Psychology Career Trends




Top 10 Psychology Career Trends in the U.S.A.

A Few of the Fastest-Growing Psychology Jobs

1. Career or Vocational Counselor, average salary: $46,000

Job market is changing now, and many people are looking for a new job in their field or even changing careers. Career counselors help people to make career decisions. They look at a client's interests, job history, education, skills and personality characteristics. After that they decide which careers are good for their clients. They also help people to develop different skills, to practice interviews, and to improve their resumes.

 

2. School Psychologist, average salary: $59,440

School psychologists help children to deal with emotional, academic and social problems. School psychology is one of the fastest growing fields in the U.S., so job opportunities for those who want to work as school psychologists are great.

 

3. Counselor, average salary: $47,530

Counselors help people with a wide variety of problems, includingmarriage, family, emotional, and educational issues. Counselors typically work at schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, mental health clinics and private practice offices.

 

4. Genetics Counselor, average salary: $71,100

Genetics counselors provide information about genetic disorders to couples and families. Genetics counselors often work with a team of medical professionals. They offer support and help to families who have a family member with a genetic disorder or who may be at risk of passing down a genetic disorder to their children.

 

5. Forensic Psychologist, average salary: $59,440

Forensic psychologists use psychology in criminal investigation and law. Forensic psychology is an exciting career choice with a lot of potential for growth. Forensic psychologists often work with other experts to resolve custody disputes or investigate child abuse.

 

6. Engineering Psychologist, average salary: $79,818

Engineering psychologists use psychology to study how people interact with machines and other technology. These professionals use their understanding of human mind and behavior to help to design and improve consumer products, workplaces and living environments.

 

7. Clinical Psychologist, average salary: $81,100

Clinical psychologists diagnose and treat clients suffering from psychological disorders. These professionals usually work in hospitals, mental health clinics or private practices.

 

8. Sports Psychologist, average salary: $45,000 to $80,000

Sports psychologists focus on the psychological aspects of sports, including motivation, performance and injury. They help to improve athletic performance and advise how to use sports to improve mental and physical health. Sports psychologists work in universities, hospitals, athletic centers, private practices and research centres.

 

9. Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, average salary: $97,820

Industrial-organizational psychologists focus on workplace behavior. They use psychological principles to increase workers' productivity and select employees for particular jobs. Some I-O psychologists train and assess employees, while others evaluate job candidates.

 

10. Special Education Teacher, average salary: $47,650

While slightlyoutside of a traditional psychology career, the field of special education offers great opportunities for those who enjoy helping children. Special education teachers work with students with a variety of disabilities.

 

 

Psychology Career Trends

Exercises

  1. Answer the questions using the vocabulary from the text as well as the vocabulary on the topic “Qualities”.

a) What qualities does a school psychologist / a clinical psychologist / a counselor need? (E.g.: A clinical psychologist needs to be patient... etc.)

b) What qualities do you personally need to work successfully in the chosen field? (E.g.: I need to be (more/less).....)

c) Which of the career trends mentioned in the text is the most exciting / most prestigious / best paid / least perspective (in your opinion)? Why?

 

  1. Make as many word combinations as possible using the following words from the texts:

job, personality, consumer, health, environment, issue, disorder, injury, variety, skills, opportunities.

 

assess, interact with, diagnose, select, investigate.

 

  1. Translate from Russian into English:

1. Рынок труда предлагает различные возможности для специалистов.

2. Чтобы повысить производительность труда сотрудников, мы должны улучшить условия их работы.

3. Они не предоставляют информацию о расследовании.

4. Что вы знаете о наследственных заболеваниях? - К сожалению, я не работаю в этой области.

5. Мое образование позволяет мне работать психологом-консультантом.

6. Спорт поможет вам улучшить психическое и физическое здоровье.

7. Если у вас возникли семейные проблемы, то вам не всегда нужен психолог.

8. Я оцениваю кандидатов на эту должность.

9. Врачи в этой клинике лечат разнообразные психические расстройства.

10. Ваша работа предоставляет вам огромный потенциал профессионального роста.

 

 

 



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