Psychology effects every part of our lives, including through different professions. This means there are endless job opportunities for people studying psychology and any of its branches. Here you can find a list and short descriptions of careers for which you can use your degree in psychology.
The following careers are directly connected to a degree in psychology:
Clinical Psychologist: Works with individuals with mental health disorders, providing therapy and counselling.
Clinical Associate in Psychology: You will conduct research and use tools to evaluate psychological interventions and improve the quality of clinical practice.
Counselling Psychologist: Helps clients with emotional, social, and developmental issues through counselling.
Education Mental Health Practitioner: Works within educational institutions to support the mental health and learning needs of students.
Educational Psychologist: They work with schools, families, children and young people to find ways to promote wellbeing, communication and learning using their understanding of psychology.
Industrial-Organisational/Occupational Psychologist: Applies psychological principles to workplace environments to improve productivity and employee satisfaction.
Forensic Psychologist: Works at the intersection of psychology and the legal system, often involved in assessments related to criminal cases.
Neuropsychologist: Studies the relationship between the brain and behaviour, often assessing and treating individuals with brain injuries or neurological conditions.
Health Psychologist: Focuses on how psychological factors affect health and illness, promoting healthy living and coping strategies.
Sports Psychologist: Works with athletes to enhance performance and address mental health issues related to sports.
Developmental Psychologist: Studies the psychological growth and changes that occur throughout the lifespan.
Social Psychologist: Examines how individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by social contexts and interactions.
Educational Mental Health Practitioner: You will offer low intensity interventions (like CBT) to children in schools to promote wellbeing, communication and learning.
Experimental Psychologist: Conducts research on a variety of psychological phenomena, often working in academic or research settings.
Rehabilitation Psychologist: Helps individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions improve their quality of life.
Community Psychologist: Works to improve community well-being through research, policy development, and programme implementation.
Psychiatrist: Although technically a medical doctor specialising in mental health, they often work closely with psychologists and focus on diagnosing and treating mental illnesses, often prescribing medication.
Psychometrician: Specialises in the theory and technique of psychological measurement, including the development and interpretation of psychological tests.
Child Psychologist: Focuses on the psychological development and well-being of children and adolescents.
Gero Psychologist: Specialises in the psychological care of elderly individuals, addressing issues like aging and cognitive decline.
Military Psychologist: Works with military personnel to address mental health issues related to service.
Consumer Psychologist: Studies consumer behaviour to help businesses understand their customers and improve marketing strategies.
Environmental Psychologist: Examines the interaction between people and their physical surroundings to improve environmental design.
Cognitive Psychologist: Researches mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.
Biopsychologist: Studies the biological underpinnings of behaviour and mental processes.
Social Worker: Assists individuals, families, and groups in managing and overcoming social and personal problems.
Behavioural Therapist: Provides therapy to individuals with behavioural disorders (though often requiring additional certification).
Adult/Child Psychotherapist: You will help clients (adults and or children depending on your speciality) understand and deal with their issues using psychotherapeutic approaches.
Assistant psychologist: You will complete various tasks such as finding out more about the patients background, contribute to discussions about a patient’s diagnosis, and carry out various assessments and behavioural observations.
CBT Therapist: You will use CBT (talking therapy) to assess and support children/adults with common or severe mental health problems.
High Intensity Therapist: You will help equip people with the tools and techniques they need to overcome complex issues related to anxiety and depression.
Family and Systemic Psychotherapist: You will assess and treat a wide range of psychological and relationship problems within families and groups that affect their emotional and/or physical health.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner: You will help patients access the best possible community or professional resources while also offering evidence based psychological interventions.
Peer Support Worker: You will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to help service users regain control over their lives.
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner: You will be trained to assess and support people with common mental health problems (anxiety and depression) and manage their recovery.
Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner: You will be trained to assess and support children and young people with common mental health and behavioural difficulties.
Youth Intensive Psychological Practitioner: You will be able to give psychological assessments and psychologically informed interventions support for young people aged 13-17 with severe mental health issues.
In these jobs a degree in psychology would also be useful:
Play therapist: You would help children communicate using play techniques to deal with emotional distress and trauma.
Rehabilitation Specialist: Helps individuals with disabilities achieve personal and professional goals.
Career Counsellor: Assists individuals in making career decisions and developing career plans.
Academic Adviser: Guides students in their educational and career paths in academic institutions.
Health Educator: Teaches people about behaviours that promote wellness.
Probation Officer: Works with individuals on probation to help them reintegrate into society.
Research Assistant: Supports academic or private sector research projects, often involving data collection and analysis.
User Experience (UX) Researcher: Studies user behaviour to improve the design and functionality of products and services.
Family Services Worker: Provides support and advocacy for families in need.
Life Coach: Helps clients set and achieve personal and professional goals.
Substance Abuse Counsellor: Works with individuals struggling with addiction (often requiring additional certification).
Educational Consultant: Advises schools and educational institutions on curriculum and programme development.
Policy Analyst: Researches and analyses policies and their impact on communities and organisations.
Mediator: You will professionally provide a neutral perspective on serious disputes people have to help solve them without going to court.
Human Resources Officer: Your role would be to make sure the right people are selected into the workforce to meet the objectives of the workplace.
Chaplain: You would be responsible in giving spiritual, pastoral and religious support in a range of secular organisations.
Learn more about different types of psychology and types of psychotherapy a qualified psychologist may specialise in to help their clients improve the quality of their life.
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