Psychologist
Tasks
- Develops and administers tests to measure intelligence, abilities, aptitudes, etc. and assesses results.
- Develops treatment and guidance methods and gives treatment or guidance using a variety of therapy and counselling techniques.
- Observes and experiments on humans and animals to measure mental and physical characteristics.
- Analyses the effect of hereditary, social and physical factors on thought and behaviour.
- Studies psychological factors in the treatment and prevention of mental illness or emotional and personality disorders.
- Maintains required contacts with family members, education or other health professionals, as appropriate, and recommends possible solutions to problems presented.
- Applies professional knowledge and techniques within the workplace, addressing issues such as job design, work groups, motivation etc.
- Applies psychological treatment methods to help athletes achieve optimum mental health and enhance sporting performance.
Typical Education Level
Level 4-6
Entrants require a degree in psychology recognised by the British Psychology Society. Postgraduate and professional qualifications relating to different areas of psychology are available and are required for certain posts.
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 8% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£40,541
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for psychologist is £40,541
883 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 883. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
71 jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, 71 jobs have been posted for psychologist roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £40,541 per year. That is about £3,378 per month or £20.79 per hour. New workers generally start on £24,785, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £77,805
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 883 people are employed in the region.
