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Clinical Psychologists

Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.

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Parachute skills

  1. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.94)
  2. Heal, cure - People (4.94)
  3. Raise people's self-esteem - People (4.94)
  4. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.94)
  5. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (4.94)
  6. Interview, draw out - People (4.79)
  7. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.79)
  8. Use my intuition - Data (4.75)
  9. Speak - People (4.75)
  10. Listen - People (4.75)
  11. Use my brain - Data (4.58)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (4.48)
  13. Pay attention to details - Data (4.28)
  14. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.27)
  15. Research - Data (4.27)
  16. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.13)
  17. Solve problems - Data (4.12)
  18. Communicate well, in person - People (4.12)
  19. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.00)
  20. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.78)
  21. Plan - Data (3.74)
  22. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.71)
  23. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.70)
  24. Imagine - Data (3.65)
  25. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.65)
  26. Help people link up or connect - People (3.50)
  27. Advise - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.75)
  2. Speaking (4.75)
  3. Social Perceptiveness (4.75)
  4. Critical Thinking (4.12)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (4.12)
  6. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  7. Writing (4.00)
  8. Active Learning (4.00)
  9. Service Orientation (4.00)
  10. Judgment and Decision Making (3.75)
  11. Monitoring (3.62)
  12. Science (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.38)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.25)
  3. Written Comprehension (4.12)
  4. Oral Expression (4.12)
  5. Written Expression (4.00)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  7. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  8. Speech Clarity (4.00)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  1. Integrity (4.83)
  2. Concern for Others (4.79)
  3. Stress Tolerance (4.72)
  4. Self Control (4.71)
  5. Dependability (4.63)
  6. Analytical Thinking (4.58)
  7. Initiative (4.53)
  8. Persistence (4.48)
  9. Social Orientation (4.45)
  10. Independence (4.42)
  11. Cooperation (4.30)
  12. Attention to Detail (4.28)
  13. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.23)
  14. Achievement/Effort (4.08)
  15. Innovation (3.71)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.94)
  2. Getting Information (4.79)
  3. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (4.69)
  4. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.51)
  5. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.48)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (4.45)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.27)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.27)
  9. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.23)
  10. Coaching and Developing Others (4.20)
  11. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.13)
  12. Analyzing Data or Information (3.78)
  13. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.74)
  14. Interacting With Computers (3.73)
  15. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.71)
  16. Training and Teaching Others (3.70)
  17. Processing Information (3.70)
  18. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.69)
  19. Thinking Creatively (3.65)
  20. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.65)
  21. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.57)
  22. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.50)
  1. Counsel Individuals With Personal Problems (4.94)
  2. Evaluate Patient's Skills Or Capacities (4.94)
  3. Empathize With Others During Counseling Or Related Services (4.94)
  4. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.79)
  5. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.79)
  6. Assess Therapy Needs Of Patients (4.69)
  7. Interpret Psychological Test Results (4.48)
  8. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.27)
  9. Use Psychological Treatment Techniques (4.27)
  10. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.27)
  11. Follow Confidentiality Procedures (4.27)
  12. Use Counseling Techniques (4.27)
  13. Use Current Social Research (4.27)
  14. Use Grief Counseling Techniques (4.27)
  15. Use Conflict Resolution Techniques (4.27)
  16. Use Interviewing Procedures (4.27)
  17. Use Behavior Modification Techniques (4.27)
  18. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.27)
  19. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.27)
  20. Follow Patient Observation Procedures (4.27)
  21. Decide Which Psychological Tests To Administer To Clients (4.23)
  22. Use Psychological Assessment Tools (3.78)
  23. Analyze Existing Evidence Or Facts (3.78)
  24. Analyze Psychological Testing Data (3.78)
  25. Evaluate Patient Response To Therapy (3.78)
  26. Develop Plans For Programs Or Projects (3.74)
  27. Develop Treatment Plans (3.74)
  28. Monitor Client Progress (3.71)
  29. Develop Course Or Training Objectives (3.70)
  30. Develop Training Programs (3.70)
  31. Participate In Staff Training Programs (3.70)
  32. Assist Clients In Understanding Personal Or Interactive Problems (3.65)
  33. Compile Information Through Interviews (3.57)
  34. Advise Clients Or Customers (3.50)
  35. Refer Clients To Community Services Or Resources (3.50)