2225 — Clinical psychologists

What this occupation covers

Clinical psychologists work with people experiencing emotional, psychological or behavioural distress, perform tests and assess their emotional, cognitive and behavioural processes, and determine treatments to help patients improve their mental wellbeing.

Typical duties

administers tests to assess patients' needs through interviews, psychometric tests and observation of their behaviour

determines appropriate treatment and may refer patients to other mental health professionals

provides treatment or guidance using a variety of therapy and counselling techniques

helps patients to manage their own psychological conditions

maintains required contacts with family members, education or other health professionals, as appropriate, and recommends possible solutions to problems presented

writes reports on their work and conducts applied research

Entry routes and qualifications

Entrants require a degree in psychology recognised by the British Psychology Society. Postgraduate and professional qualifications relating to different areas of psychology are available and are required for certain posts.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

Commonly assessed for DBS eligibility. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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