head of psychology

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school with the appropriate degree
• Completion of supervised clinical experience or internship
• Passing a written examination and, in some states, an oral examination

Duties

• Intelligence & achievement tests

measure certain specific kinds of cognitive functionin; perform IQ tests.

• personality test

describe patterns of behavior, thoughts, and feelings

• Neuropsychological test

tasks used to measure psychological functions known to be linked to a particular brain structure or pathway

• Diagnostic Measurement Tools

diagnose psychological disorders and related disorders

• Clinical observation

gather data by observing behavior; general appearance and behavior, mood and affects, perception, comprehension, orientation, insight, memory, and content of the communication

Responsibilities

it's important to create a safe, non-judgemental enviroment for the client so he/she feels safe to share his emotions.
A psychologist provides quidance for the client to sort out his/her feelings/condition and provides support and listening ear.
as the head, you also do this for the staff that works under you; you make sure they work in a healthy enviroment for them to thrive in.

Notable Holders

Stephen Benford

Type

Medical

Creation

diploma, certificate

Form of Address

doctor

Alternative Naming

shrink

Equates to

almost most of the medical professions, the head of psychology adds on to the skill of these jobs:
doctor and healer

Source of Authority

director of the organisation

Length of Term

indeffiniatly

Related Organizations

• Division P