2634-Psychologists

Job Title: 

Psychologists

Job Description: 

Psychologists research into and study the mental processes and behaviour of human beings as individuals or in groups, and apply this knowledge to promote personal, social, educational or occupational adjustment and development.

Tasks: 

Analyzing the effect of heredity, social, occupational and other factors on individual thought and behaviour

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

1800 - PSYCHOLOGY

Specific Occupations: 

263401 - Clinical Psychologist
Description : Consults with individuals and groups, assesses psychological disorders and administers programs of treatment.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Clinical Neuropsychologist, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Forensic Psychologist, Health Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, Psychologist (Child / Comparative / Consultant / Criminal)

263402 - Educational Psychologist
Description : Investigates learning and teaching, and develops psychological techniques to foster the development and skills of individuals and groups in educational settings.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

263403 - Organisational Psychologist
Description : Applies psychological principles and techniques to study occupational behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure, and solve problems of work performance and organisational design.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Industrial Psychologist, Occupational Psychologist

263404 - Psychotherapist
Description : Provides diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders using psychotherapeutic methods such as behavioural therapy, biofeedback, relaxation therapy and other techniques.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Behaviour Management Consultant, Behaviour Therapist, Hypnotherapist

263405 - Research Psychologist
Description : Conducts research into various areas of psychology.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

263406 - Sport Psychologist
Description : Applies psychological principles and techniques to motivate sportspersons to enhance performance.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

263407 - Counselling Psychologist
Description : Evaluates patients or clients and uses counselling techniques to help patients cope with stress or provides career guidance.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

263408 - Community Psychologist
Description : Researches the quality of life of individuals, communities, and society.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

263409 - Psychometrician
Description : Conducts, evaluates and interprets psychometric tests.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Psychological Examiner, Psychometrist

International Careers(ISCO): 
Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa