# Psychologist

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/psychologist

Psychologists study and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions, conducting psychological assessment and diagnostic evaluation before applying psychotherapy techniques such as CBT or DBT within a structured treatment plan. Many also engage in research and data analysis to advance understanding of human behavior and validate clinical approaches. Holding a doctoral degree and state licensure, psychologists work in private practice, hospitals, schools, and research institutions.

Top skills: [Treatment Planning](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/treatment-planning)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: often an entry point.
- Often leads to: [Clinical Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/clinical-manager)

## Similar roles

[Behavioral Therapist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/behavioral-therapist), [Family Therapist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/family-therapist), [Mental Health Counselor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/mental-health-counselor), [Mental Health Practitioner](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/mental-health-practitioner), [Mental Health Social Worker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/mental-health-social-worker), [Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/psychiatry-nurse-practitioner), [School Psychologist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/school-psychologist)

## Open Psychologist roles (2)

- [Psychologist Reviewer - Kansas - part time](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/fb051707-aab2-4759-85c0-4cd1b3e65e7a/psychologist-reviewer-kansas-part-time-at-elevance-health) at [Elevance Health](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/elevance-health) — Part-time
- [Psychologist Reviewer - ABA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/65e272b3-575a-419b-95b3-393ecb35e9c1/psychologist-reviewer-aba-at-elevance-health) at [Elevance Health](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/elevance-health) — Full-time, $93,120 – $160,632

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