Questions for Psychologists / those majoring in Psychology?

Question

i was wondering...
is an undergrad/bachelor's diploma sufficient when looking for a job as a psychologist?
how much demand is there for it?
what kind of a salary can you expect as an average psychologist?
thanks :)

Answer 1

Unfortunately, anything less than a PsyD...leaves you either unemployable or the prey of the well paid administrators of all of the agency's. They call it 'competitive salary'....what actually happened was: they got together for dinner and decided what they'd all pay to neophytes.

I advise against the PhD, as the indoctrination process and so called research project (dissertation) actually makes you an automaton and robs you of your soul. But, it's free advice and only my humble opinion.

I hope this helps. Psychology and suffering people do need energetic and caring healer souls to render services.

A track that some are taking is the MSW = master of social work; as, once in that guild, they do provide for and protect their own. But, one does not have the clinical expertise nor residency requirements fulfilled of the PsyD track.

Answer 2

Typically, only people with a Doctorate refer to themselves as Psychologists. There are many different areas of psychology...what exactly are you interested in doing? Do you want to run experiments on mice, work for a business, talk/listen to people all day, perfom intelligence/apptitude tests, hand out mediacation.? This will give you an idea about what diresction you should head in, however, a bachelors degree in psychology by itself wont do much for getting you into the field.

Answer 3

Psychologists are those possessing PhD's. Counselors usually have their masters and then get licensed. Unfortunately, a BA in psychology isn't enough for either.

I have my Master's but now am working as a life coach. You should look into the field. It is wonderful and gaining popularity as more people understand the power behind it. It may be what you are looking for if you are not interested in the longer academic investment.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Well, I know a clinical psychologist that earns 10 dollars per consult.

And I believe there is indeed a high demand of that profession.

As for working, as long as you belong to the Psychology association of your state or province, and have a code, it is OK and you can work, depending on your minor, at a school, or educational center, at a consult, at a Human Resources department...

Answer 5

Have an assessment carried out on your self by potential of an psychologist - As you would be procuring the 50 minute hour, you are able to ask something. Peace. notice: maximum psychologist decide for scientific care!

Answer 6

http://www.bls.gov/oco/pdf/ocos056.pdf
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm