Psychologist
What does a Psychologist do?
A Psychologist evaluates patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. A Psychologist uses talk therapy to treat patient illness or distress, cannot prescribe medication.
How do you prepare?
To become a Psychologist, you are required to have an advanced degree and a license to practice. Also, it may require at least 2-4 years of psychology experience.
What’s the pay like?
As a Psychologist in Iowa you can expect to earn approximately $55,750 a year, according to Iowa Workforce Development.
For more information
about careers in this field, click here
www.bls.gov/k12/help.htm.
What does a Psychologist do?
A Psychologist evaluates patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. A Psychologist uses talk therapy to treat patient illness or distress, cannot prescribe medication.
How do you prepare?
To become a Psychologist, you are required to have an advanced degree and a license to practice. Also, it may require at least 2-4 years of psychology experience.
What’s the pay like?
As a Psychologist in Iowa you can expect to earn approximately $55,750 a year, according to Iowa Workforce Development.
For more information
about careers in this field, click here
www.bls.gov/k12/help.htm.
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