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Are you a good listener? Do you want to help people cure their mental health? If yes, you should consider being a clinical psychologist. 

 

A clinical psychologist is a professional who looks at mental health disturbances of patients. They majorly deal with individuals with mental problems like anxiety, depression, addiction, stress and many more forms of mental illness. A clinical psychologist would mainly focus on individuals with serious mental health issues such as psychosis. 

 

Note: Clinical psychologist is not a physician. They do not prescribe medications. For medical treatment, they work closely with a psychiatrist. 

What are the roles and responsibilities for Clinical Psychologist?

    • Clinical psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with the assessment and treatment of mental illness, abnormal behaviour, and psychiatric problems.
    • This field integrates the science of psychology with the treatment of complex human problems, making it an exciting career choice for people who are looking to work in a challenging and rewarding field.
    • Diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.
    • Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes.
    • Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behaviour modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy.
    • Monitor client progress through regular meetings or sessions.
    • Conduct research
    • Publish research findings in industry journals.

 

What are the key skills required for Clinical Psychology?

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Psychometric test
  • Disorder analysis
  • Mental health and wellness

What are the career opportunities in Clinical Psychology?

  • Depression counsellor
  • Brain Science and cognitive psychologist
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Psychologists

What is the salary and demand for Clinical Psychologist?

  • Demand is High for Clinical Psychology.
  • Salary levels are High for Clinical Psychology. For fresher average salary is more than 5 Lacs.
  • Fees levels of the course is Low. To pursue this course student need to spend lesser than 2 Lakhs.
  • Level of preparation for Clinical Psychology is High. Students spend more than 1 year to prepare for entrance test of Clinical Psychology.

1 Fees
Low
2 Demand
High
3 Salary
High
4 Level Of Preparation
High

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What education is required to become a Clinical Psychologist?

  • Student can do 12-Any stream. Then complete BA(H)psychology/Applied Psychology. Further you can Proceed with Masters in Clinical Psychology. Further you can Proceed with M.Phil/Ph.D..
  • Student can do 12-Any stream. Then complete B.Sc in psychology. Further you can Proceed with M.Sc in clinical psychology. Further you can Proceed with M.Phil/Ph.D..

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12-Any stream

BA(H)psychology/Applied Psychology

Masters in Clinical Psychology

M.Phil/Ph.D.

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12-Any stream

B.Sc in psychology

M.Sc in clinical psychology

M.Phil/Ph.D.

What are the best colleges for Clinical Psychology in India?

For Graduation

  • Lady Shri Ram College for Women - [LSR], New Delhi
  • Christ University, Bangalore
  • Presidency College, Chennai
  • Keshav Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi
  • Ashoka University, Sonepat
  • DAV College - [DAVC], Chandigarh
  • St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
  • Fergusson College, Pune
  • Indraprastha College for Women - [IP], New Delhi
  • Jamia Millia Islamia University-[JMI], New Delhi

For Post Graduation

  • Lady Shri Ram College for Women - [LSR], New Delhi
  • Christ University, Bangalore
  • Presidency College, Chennai
  • DAV College - [DAVC], Chandigarh
  • Fergusson College, Pune
  • Indraprastha College for Women - [IP], New Delhi
  • Banaras Hindu University - [BHU], Varanasi
  • Jamia Millia Islamia University-[JMI], New Delhi
  • Modern College of Arts Science and Commerce - [MCASC] Shivajinagar, Pune
  • Shri HK Arts College, Ahmedabad

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