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Careers in Psychology

Learn about the diverse field of psychology careers including counseling, school psychology, mental health counselor, and career counselor. Discover education levels, employment outlook, and salary insights in this rewarding profession.

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Careers in Psychology

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  1. Careers in Psychology Laura Johnson, Ph.D. School Psychologist, Leon County Adjunct Instructor, Florida State University

  2. Free association … 1st profession that comes to mind …

  3. Psychology Overview • Definition of Counseling Psychology • Definition of School Psychology • Definition of Mental Health Counselor • Definition of Career Counselor

  4. Level of Education • Doctoral Level • Psychologist • Master’s level • Counselors, specialists, clinicians

  5. Employment: Overview • Employment outlook for Psychology • 2004-2005 OOH: faster than average growth • Increased demand for services in: • Schools, hospitals, social service agencies, substance abuse centers, mental health centers, and private companies • Continued growth over the next decade • Fastest sector – outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment clinics

  6. Employment of Psychologists by Setting

  7. Employment: Doctorate Level • Doctorate opportunities best and highest paid • Private practice • Clinics and hospitals (Not for profit and for profit) • Clinical staff and administrators • Educational Psychology • Private Companies • Government • Universities and Colleges • Faculty/Staff • Research

  8. Employment: Specialist Level • School Psychology • Curriculum design • Counseling • Teacher and Parent Consultation • Interventions • Testing/Assessment • Shortage in the state of FL • Often 10 month contract

  9. Fun with School Psychology ...

  10. Employment: Masters Level • Mental Health Counselor (many specialty areas): • Addictions and Substance abuse • Adolescent • Geriatric • College • Career • Community/Mental health • Marriage and Family • Rehabilitation • School

  11. Psychology Careers Significant Points • About 4 out of 10 psychologists are self-employed, compared with less than 1 out of 10 among all professional workers. • Most specialists, including clinical and counseling psychologists, need a doctoral degree; school psychologists need an educational specialist degree, and mental health and career counselors need a master’s degree. • Competition for admission to graduate psychology programs is keen. • Overall employment of psychologists is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2014.

  12. Counseling Careers Significant Points • State and local governments employ about 4 in 10 counselors, and the health services industry employs most of the others. • Counselors must be licensed to practice in all but two States. A master’s degree generally is needed to become a licensed counselor. • Job opportunities for counselors should be very good because job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.

  13. What they made: Median annual earnings of clinical, counseling, and school psychologists in May 2004 were $54,950 The middle 50 percent earned between $41,850 and $71,880 The lowest 10 percent earned less than $32,280 The highest 10 percent earned more than $92,250 Where they made it: Private and for profit practioners: $64,460 Elementary and secondary schools: $58,360 Outpatient care centers: 46,850 Individual and family services: 42,640 Median Salary … Psychologists

  14. What they made: Median annual earnings of educational, vocational, and school counselors in May 2004 were $45,570 The middle 50 percent earned between $34,530 and $58,400 The lowest 10 percent earned less than $26,260 The highest 10 percent earned more than $72,390 Where they made it: Elementary and secondary schools: $51,160 Junior colleges: $45,730 Colleges, universities, and professional schools: $39,110 Individual and family services: $30,240 Vocational rehabilitation services: $27,800 Median Salary … Counselors

  15. How do I get there from here …

  16. Graduate Programs at FSU • Mental Health Counseling (M.S./Ed.S.) • 2 year including 1000 hour internship • 2 year supervision prior to licensure • Career Counseling (M.S./Ed.S.) or (Ph.D. track) • School Psychologist (Ed.S.) or (Ph.D. track) • 3 year including 1 year in school internship • automatic certification • 3 years supervision prior to licensure • Combined Program, Counseling Psychology and School Psychology (Ph.D.) • 5 year including 2000 hour internship • 1 year supervision prior to licensure

  17. References • http://www.apa.org/about/division/div16.html • http://www.apa.org/about/division/div17.html • http://www.counseling.org/CareerCenter/ • http://www.naspcareercenter.org/ • http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm • http://www.epls.fsu.edu/psych_services/index.htm • Program Coordinator: Dr. Pfeiffer 644-8796 • Presenter: Dr. Laura Johnson 488-2275; lej02d@fsu.edu

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