Psychology 3301F/G Lecture Notes - Voicemail, World Health Organization, Clinical Psychology

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 3301F/G
• Professor: Leslie Janes

Document Summary

Being a clinical psychologist, what is , a psychologist: Known often by their area of specialty e. g. cognitive, social, forensic, clinical: mental health. Clinical psychologists often have 6-7 years of training beyond the bachelors degree. Doctor of philosophy (phd) or doctor of psychology (psyd) Focus on the development of effective assessment, prevention, and intervention services for emotional distress and well being: role of clinical psychologists, assessments. 3 categories: tests, interviews, observations: psychotherapy, research, consult, educate/teach, realities of profession, almost half of practicing psychologists work in private practice (full time or part time). They have a medical, biologically based model, which allows them to prescribe medication: social workers. My job: psychotherapy, consultation, administrative work, advocate for clients (e. g. staff members, po officers, court, attend meetings, my typical day. 9-10:30: attend team meeting, gather updates, consult with colleagues. 10:30-12: drive to a site, see a client who is struggling with depression. 12-12:15- consult with staff members on methods to help this youth.