Psychologists, All Other:

All psychologists not listed separately.

Also includes

Neuropsychologists , Clinical Neuropsychologists



About the Job


Indiana Average Salary $86,790.00
Average Time to Fill 80 days
Typical Education Advanced degree (includes Master's, Professional, and Doctoral degrees)
Typical Experience
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 625
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) 4.07 %

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Skills Profile



Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Decision-making
Oral Communication
Problem-solving
Integrity
Written Communication
Professionalism
Organization
Customer Service
Leadership
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Intellectual Risk-taking
Creativity
Conflict Management
Work Ethic
Adaptability

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Getting Information

Perform psychological research
Collect psychological or social sciences related data
Conduct field research
Collect statistical data
Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys
Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress
Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants
Identify interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
Identify interrelationships among individuals or social groups
Collect personal information
Collect clinical data
Conduct clinical investigations

Thinking Creatively

Write research or project grant proposals
Write business project or bid proposals
Develop psychometric instruments such as tests, rating scales, or related material
Develop new products based on scientific research
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Plan social sciences research
Develop evaluation instrument or objectives
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables

Analyzing Data or Information

Interpret psychological test results
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research data
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Interpret ability or achievement test results
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Analyze social or economic data
Interpret research or operational data

Assisting and Caring for Others

Treat psychological disorders and issues
Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs
Develop treatment plans
Develop patient therapy programs
Solve clinical problems
Conduct individual, group, or family interventions
Conduct behavior modification
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses

Training and Teaching Others

Teach behavior modification techniques
Determine student problems
Determine student learning levels
Train others in the use of psychological, social services, or mental health related equipment
Teach social skills
Prepare psychological reports or presentations
Plan social behavior learning activities
Apply early childhood education techniques

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise scientific or research personnel
Advise others on educational matters
Advise others on psychological, social services, or mental health issues
Counsel clients or patients regarding mental health
Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues or problems
Advise clients or community groups on health issues
Refer patients or clients to community services or resources

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Evaluate mental health conditions or disorders
Evaluate patient functioning and capabilities
Evaluate client progress against measurable goals
Evaluate patient or client response to therapy or treatment
Evaluate therapy needs of patient or client
Perform peer review evaluations of research, publications, or grants

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Write scholarly or technical research documents
Conduct educational presentations
Conduct psychological, social services, or mental health related presentations
Recommend further study or action based on research data
Provide expert testimony

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Provide direction to medical science or healthcare programs
Coordinate cross-disciplinary research programs
Direct psychological research or investigative studies
Supervise trainees
Supervise psychological, social services, or mental health personnel
Direct treatment programs


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Booster Skills & Certifications

Job Seekers possessing booster skills & certifications, such as those listed below, added to core skills are more marketable, harder to find and expensive to hire.

Hard to Fill: Employers find positions requiring these skills to be hard to fill. These skills and certifications make a job seeker more in demand because the skills are not widely available.

Expensive to Fill: Employers find positions requiring these skills to be expensive to fill. Job seekers with these skills and certifications are likely to earn more money.

Skill or Certification Certi - fication Hard to Fill Expensive to Fill
Psychotherapy
Crisis Intervention
Prevention Programs
Psychiatry
Security Clearance
Group Therapy
Primary Care


Related Licensing Requirements


Limited Scope Psychologist (18-0000000097)

IAC 1.1-3-8 Limited scope temporary psychology permit Authority: IC 25-33-1-4.5 Authority: IC 25-1-9; IC 25-33-1-3; IC 25-33-1-9 Sec. 8. (a) A person: (1) not currently licensed to practice psychology in Indiana; (2) licensed to practice psychology without supervision by any board or licensing agency of any other state or jurisdiction; and (3) eligible for licensure under IC 25-33-1-9; may apply to the board for a limited scope temporary psychology permit that, if issued under this section, shall remain valid for a nonrenewable period not to exceed a total of thirty (30) days in any two (2) year period. (b) A person seeking a limited scope temporary psychology permit under this section shall do the following: (1) Complete an application form supplied by the board specifying the following: (A) The reasons for seeking a limited scope temporary psychology permit. (B) The type, extent, and specialization of psychological services that the applicant intends to, or may, provide. (C) The applicant's: (i) residence and office addresses and telephone numbers; (ii) e-mail address; and (D) Statements regarding the psychologist's disciplinary history and fitness to practice. (2) Submit, with the application for a limited scope temporary psychology permit, the following: (A) One (1) recent passport-type photograph of the applicant, taken within eight (8) weeks prior to filing the application. (B) Proof of holding a current and valid unrestricted license to practice psychology without supervision in another state or jurisdiction.(C) The fee for a temporary permit to practice psychology required by 868 IAC 1.1-12-1. (c) All information on the application shall be submitted under oath or affirmation, subject to penalties for perjury.

- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana State Psychology Board (3172342051)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/psych.htm

Psychologist Limited (18-0000000098)

868 IAC 1.1-3-8 Limited scope temporary psychology permit Authority: IC 25-33-1-4.5 Authority: IC 25-1-9; IC 25-33-1-3; IC 25-33-1-9 Sec. 8. (a) A person: (1) not currently licensed to practice psychology in Indiana; (2) licensed to practice psychology without supervision by any board or licensing agency of any other state or jurisdiction; and (3) eligible for licensure under IC 25-33-1-9; may apply to the board for a limited scope temporary psychology permit that, if issued under this section, shall remain valid for a nonrenewable period not to exceed a total of thirty (30) days in any two (2) year period. (b) A person seeking a limited scope temporary psychology permit under this section shall do the following: (1) Complete an application form supplied by the board specifying the following: (A) The reasons for seeking a limited scope temporary psychology permit. (B) The type, extent, and specialization of psychological services that the applicant intends to, or may, provide. (C) The applicant's: (i) residence and office addresses and telephone numbers; (ii) e-mail address; and (D) Statements regarding the psychologist's disciplinary history and fitness to practice. (2) Submit, with the application for a limited scope temporary psychology permit, the following: (A) One (1) recent passport-type photograph of the applicant, taken within eight (8) weeks prior to filing the application. (B) Proof of holding a current and valid unrestricted license to practice psychology without supervision in another state or jurisdiction.(C) The fee for a temporary permit to practice psychology required by 868 IAC 1.1-12-1. (c) All information on the application shall be submitted under oath or affirmation, subject to penalties for perjury.

- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana State Psychology Board (3172342051)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/psych.htm

Psychologist (18-0000000028)

To obtain licensure as a psychologist in Indiana, a candidate must: Be at least 18 years of age. Possess a doctoral degree in psychology from an institution of higher learning recognized and approved by the board. Have passed successfully the board-administered examination. Have not been convicted of a crime nor have been subject to disciplinary sanctions that would interfere with the ability to carry out professional duties. Pay all examination and application fees. Licenses are renewed during even-numbered years, subject to continuing education requirements. More information, including application packets and test dates, may be obtained directly from the Indiana State Psychology Board.

- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana State Psychology Board (3172342051)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/psych.htm

Temporary Psychologist Permit (18-0000000099)

IAC 1.1-3-8 Limited scope temporary psychology permit Authority: IC 25-33-1-4.5 Authority: IC 25-1-9; IC 25-33-1-3; IC 25-33-1-9 Sec. 8. (a) A person: (1) not currently licensed to practice psychology in Indiana; (2) licensed to practice psychology without supervision by any board or licensing agency of any other state or jurisdiction; and (3) eligible for licensure under IC 25-33-1-9; may apply to the board for a limited scope temporary psychology permit that, if issued under this section, shall remain valid for a nonrenewable period not to exceed a total of thirty (30) days in any two (2) year period. (b) A person seeking a limited scope temporary psychology permit under this section shall do the following: (1) Complete an application form supplied by the board specifying the following: (A) The reasons for seeking a limited scope temporary psychology permit. (B) The type, extent, and specialization of psychological services that the applicant intends to, or may, provide. (C) The applicant's: (i) residence and office addresses and telephone numbers; (ii) e-mail address; and (D) Statements regarding the psychologist's disciplinary history and fitness to practice. (2) Submit, with the application for a limited scope temporary psychology permit, the following: (A) One (1) recent passport-type photograph of the applicant, taken within eight (8) weeks prior to filing the application. (B) Proof of holding a current and valid unrestricted license to practice psychology without supervision in another state or jurisdiction.(C) The fee for a temporary permit to practice psychology required by 868 IAC 1.1-12-1. (c) All information on the application shall be submitted under oath or affirmation, subject to penalties for perjury.

- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana State Psychology Board (3172342051)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/psych.htm


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