(no subject)
Psychologist
Psychologists study human behaviour and apply results of different studies in order to reduce and understand behavioural problems, and to promote mental health to individuals and the wider community
*pic*
Some tasks in this job include:
• Provide counselling to distressed individuals
• Conduct therapeutic interviews
• Give psychological tests and asses the results to identify what the problem is and determine the treatment
• Research the psychological side of study motivation and teaching skills
• Conduct psychological tests about occupational behaviour, working conditions, and organisational structures
• Provide follow up services to individuals and groups to support and evaluate
• Examine the results of different programs aimed at improving the behaviour and mental health of the individual
• Conduct a variety of tests to assess mental and emotional states of health, as well as the individuals performance
• Conduct academic research
• Bring mental health to the forefront of society and the government
*pay structure*
Qualifications
In order to become a psychologist, usually you have to complete a degree majoring in psychology (with honours), or a 4 year bachelor of psychology. This is followed by either an accredited 2 year post graduate qualification in the specialist field of choice, or 2 years of supervised experience with a registered psychologist.
Entry Requirements
To first get into these courses, you usually need to pass your vce prerequisite subjects in one or more of English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, geology, geography, mathematical methods, psychology and physics are usually required. Various universities have different prerequisite and some have flexible entry requirements or offer external study.
Competencies required to undertake this type of employment
• An interest in people and human behaviour
• An ability to solve problems
• An inquisitive mind
• Patience and perceptiveness
• Good oral and written communication skills
3 areas of employment
As a training psychologist, there are many different fields to consider, some of which are:
• Community psychologist - A community psychologist works with community members and policy makers in considering the individual, social, political and environmental factors that contribute to psychological wellbeing within the community.
• Counselling psychologist - A counselling psychologist provides assessment, intervention and counselling services relevant to the management of educational and developmental issues that affect the average person in their lifetime.
• Forensic psychologist - A forensic psychologist applies psychological knowledge, theory and skills to the functioning and understanding of the legal system. They give an expert opinion to the courts in matters such as criminal behaviour and family court cases
Personal evaluation
Psychology, particulary counselling psychology, interests me because it mixes the study of human behaviour and communicating with people to help make a difference in their lives, whilst helping with the greater community. I have always been interested in a career which communicates with a wide variety of different interesting people and which has a positive effect on the health and wellbeing of an individual and society as a whole.
Analysis
I think this job is for someone with a great deal of patience and determination, because while it is in great demand, there would be a lot of competition to get into different companies which may have better pay or a better name than the next. In the future, I see this job becoming more and more in demand, as society relies more heavily on counsellors and life coaches to get them through the difficulties of everyday life.
*statement on job satisfaction*
Dietician
Dieticians use the science of human nutrition to help people understand food and health habits and make dietry choices to get the most out of their life, to maintain health and promote it to the community and to treat illness and diseases related to eating habits and fitness.
*picture*
Tasks undertaken as a dietician
• Educate groups and individuals on appropriate diets, menu planning and preparation of food to maintain and enhance optimum health
• Manage nutrition and related food services in institutions and the community
• Plan and evaluate nutrition education programs for vulnerable groups to promote appropriate diets in the community
• Advise the food industry on product development and marketing strategies
• Develop resource materials for health professionals, the community, schools, and the food industry
• Monitoring canteens and provide nutrition counselling for schools
• Conduct and evaluate dietry studies and other food and nutrition related research
• Develop and administer food and nutrition policies for the government and other organisations
• Participate in the education and training of students, and medical and other health professionals
Psychologists study human behaviour and apply results of different studies in order to reduce and understand behavioural problems, and to promote mental health to individuals and the wider community
*pic*
Some tasks in this job include:
• Provide counselling to distressed individuals
• Conduct therapeutic interviews
• Give psychological tests and asses the results to identify what the problem is and determine the treatment
• Research the psychological side of study motivation and teaching skills
• Conduct psychological tests about occupational behaviour, working conditions, and organisational structures
• Provide follow up services to individuals and groups to support and evaluate
• Examine the results of different programs aimed at improving the behaviour and mental health of the individual
• Conduct a variety of tests to assess mental and emotional states of health, as well as the individuals performance
• Conduct academic research
• Bring mental health to the forefront of society and the government
*pay structure*
Qualifications
In order to become a psychologist, usually you have to complete a degree majoring in psychology (with honours), or a 4 year bachelor of psychology. This is followed by either an accredited 2 year post graduate qualification in the specialist field of choice, or 2 years of supervised experience with a registered psychologist.
Entry Requirements
To first get into these courses, you usually need to pass your vce prerequisite subjects in one or more of English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, geology, geography, mathematical methods, psychology and physics are usually required. Various universities have different prerequisite and some have flexible entry requirements or offer external study.
Competencies required to undertake this type of employment
• An interest in people and human behaviour
• An ability to solve problems
• An inquisitive mind
• Patience and perceptiveness
• Good oral and written communication skills
3 areas of employment
As a training psychologist, there are many different fields to consider, some of which are:
• Community psychologist - A community psychologist works with community members and policy makers in considering the individual, social, political and environmental factors that contribute to psychological wellbeing within the community.
• Counselling psychologist - A counselling psychologist provides assessment, intervention and counselling services relevant to the management of educational and developmental issues that affect the average person in their lifetime.
• Forensic psychologist - A forensic psychologist applies psychological knowledge, theory and skills to the functioning and understanding of the legal system. They give an expert opinion to the courts in matters such as criminal behaviour and family court cases
Personal evaluation
Psychology, particulary counselling psychology, interests me because it mixes the study of human behaviour and communicating with people to help make a difference in their lives, whilst helping with the greater community. I have always been interested in a career which communicates with a wide variety of different interesting people and which has a positive effect on the health and wellbeing of an individual and society as a whole.
Analysis
I think this job is for someone with a great deal of patience and determination, because while it is in great demand, there would be a lot of competition to get into different companies which may have better pay or a better name than the next. In the future, I see this job becoming more and more in demand, as society relies more heavily on counsellors and life coaches to get them through the difficulties of everyday life.
*statement on job satisfaction*
Dietician
Dieticians use the science of human nutrition to help people understand food and health habits and make dietry choices to get the most out of their life, to maintain health and promote it to the community and to treat illness and diseases related to eating habits and fitness.
*picture*
Tasks undertaken as a dietician
• Educate groups and individuals on appropriate diets, menu planning and preparation of food to maintain and enhance optimum health
• Manage nutrition and related food services in institutions and the community
• Plan and evaluate nutrition education programs for vulnerable groups to promote appropriate diets in the community
• Advise the food industry on product development and marketing strategies
• Develop resource materials for health professionals, the community, schools, and the food industry
• Monitoring canteens and provide nutrition counselling for schools
• Conduct and evaluate dietry studies and other food and nutrition related research
• Develop and administer food and nutrition policies for the government and other organisations
• Participate in the education and training of students, and medical and other health professionals