Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist 2514-11
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Job description
Consults with individuals and groups, assesses psychological disorders and administers programs of treatment.
Similar occupations
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Health Psychologist.
Skill level
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree and a post-graduate qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.
Note: If you are seeking a skills assessment for skilled migration purposes, different skill level requirements may apply. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
The APS is committed to advancing psychology as a discipline and profession. It spreads the message that psychologists make a difference to peoples’ lives, through improving scientific knowledge and community wellbeing.
Please note that people seeking to migrate under the General Skilled Migration categories must have completed the equivalent of an APS accredited six-year program of study in psychology. For more information please contact APS.
Australian Psychological Society
PO Box 38 Flinders Lane PO
MELBOURNE VIC 8009
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 3 8662 3300 or or 1800 333 497
Fax: 61 3 9663 6177
Email: assessments@psychology.org.au
Internet: www.psychology.org.au
State/Territory registration is compulsory in order to practise as a psychologist. For more information contact your State/Territory authority below.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
Duties and responsibilities of a specific occupation carry different licensing requirements. There are three types of licenses that may be required to practise in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Select from the following state links to find out details of which licenses are required to practice in your state.
New South Wales
Registration is compulsory.
Psychologists Registration Board
Level 2, 28-36 Foveaux St
Surry Hills NSW 2010
Postal Address:
PO Box K599
Haymarket NSW 1238
Telephone: 61 2 9219 0211
Fax: 61 2 9281 2030
Email: psychreg@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
Website: http://www.psychreg.health.nsw.gov.au
Victoria
Registration is compulsory.
Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria
Level 1, 379 Collins Street
Melbourne Vic. 3000
Postal Address:
PO Box 358
Collins Street West
Melbourne Vic. 8007
Telephone: 61 3 9629 8722
Fax: 61 3 9629 8744
Email: admin@psychreg.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.psychreg.vic.gov.au
Queensland
Registration is compulsory.
Psychologists Board of Queensland
Office of Health Practitioner Registration Boards
Level 19, Forestry House
160 Mary Street
Brisbane Qld 4000
Telephone: 61 7 3234 1164
Fax: 61 7 3225 2527
Email: generalenquires@healthregboards.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.healthregboards.qld.gov.au
South Australia
Registration is compulsory.
South Australian Psychological Board
16 Norma Street
Mile End SA 5031
Telephone: 61 8 8443 9669
Fax: 61 8 8443 9550
Email: sapb@saboards.com.au
Website: http://www.sapb.saboards.com.au
Western Australia
Registration is compulsory.
The Psychologists Board of Western Australia
15 Rheola Street
West Perth WA 6005
Telephone: 61 8 9321 8499
Fax: 61 8 9481 3686
Email: psychboard@mjwa.com.au
Website: http://www.psychboard.wa.gov.au
Tasmania
Registration is compulsory.
Psychologists Registration Board
Level 2, 24 Murray Street
Hobart Tas. 7000
Postal Address:
GPO BOX 792
Hobart Tas. 7001
Telephone: 61 3 6224 9331
Fax: 61 3 6224 9700
Email: psych@regboardstas.com
Website: http://www.regboardstas.com/psychologists/
Northern Territory
Registration is compulsory.
Northern Territory Psychologists Board
Health Professions Licensing Authority
2nd Floor, Harbourview Plaza
Cnr McMinn and Bennett Streets
Darwin NT 0800
Postal Address:
GPO Box 4221
Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: 61 8 8999 4157
Fax: 61 8 8999 4196
Email: healthprofessions.ths@nt.gov.au
Website: http://www.nt.gov.au/health/
(under DHCS Services, scroll down to Health Professions Licensing)
Australian Capital Territory
Registration is compulsory.
Psychologists Board of the ACT
Health Policy and Planning
ACT Health
Postal Address:
GPO Box 825
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 61 2 6205 2300
Website: http://health.act.gov.au/
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
Australian Psychological Society Ltd
Postal Address:
PO Box 38
Flinders Lane Post Office
Melbourne VIC 8009
Telephone: 61 3 8662 3300
Fax: 61 3 9663 6177
Victoria
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Level 11, 257 Collins Street
Melbourne Vic. 3000
Postal Address:
PO Box 38
Flinders Lane PO Vic. 8009
Telephone: 61 3 8662 3300
Fax: 61 3 9663 6177
Email: contactus@psychology.org.au
Website: http://www.psychology.org.au
Queensland
Not listed at this time
South Australia
Not listed at this time
Western Australia
Not listed at this time
Tasmania
Australian Psychological Society Ltd
Postal Address:
PO Box 38
Flinders Lane Post Office
Melbourne Vic. 8009
Telephone: 61 3 8662 3300
Fax: 61 3 9663 6177
Northern Territory
Not listed at this time.
Australian Capital Territory
Not listed at this time