Psychologists

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31200

assess, diagnose and treat psychological, emotional and behavioural disorders. They also research and apply theories relating to behaviour and mental processes.

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Psychologists assess and diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients, provide therapy, conduct research and apply theory relating to behaviour and mental processes. Psychologists help clients work toward the maintenance and enhancement of psychological, physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Examine and assess behaviour, diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients and provide therapy

Help clients manage physical illness and disorders

Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment, and offer mediation services

Use standard psychological tests for assessment

Plan intervention programs and conduct program evaluation

Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes such as learning, language development, memory and perception to develop treatment programs

Formulate hypotheses and experimental designs, review literature, conduct studies and publish research papers, educational texts and articles

Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia

Provide consultation services to government and other organizations.

Conduct applied psychology and/or experimental research.

Sub-specialties include behavioural psychology, child psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, educational psychology, industrial psychology, neuropsychology, social psychology or sports psychology.

Also Known As

clinical psychologist
psychological associate
psychologist
research psychologist

Requirements

Employment Requirements

A doctoral degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation "Psychologist" in Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.

A master's degree in psychology is required for the designation "Psychologist" in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

A master's degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation "Psychological Associate" in Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.

A period of supervised practical experience is required in most jurisdictions.

Successful completion of the written Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is required in most provinces.

Oral examinations and board interviews are required in some provinces.

Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Written ethics and jurisprudence exams may be required in some jurisdictions.

Psychologists can become specialized in a particular area through training and experience.

This is a registered occupation in New Brunswick. Learn the steps to register and other information by downloading the Pathway to Registration factsheet.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes

Regulation Body

College of Psychologists of New Brunswick (CPNB)

Employment by Gender

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84.9%

Women

15.1%

Men

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

18.6%

25-34

25.6%

35-44

26.7%

45-54

20.9%

55-64

8.1%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

0.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

100.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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83.5%

Health care and social assistance

10.6%

Public administration

N/A

5.9%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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15.10%

Northeast

40.70%

Southeast

10.50%

Southwest

25.60%

Central

8.10%

Northwest

Economic Regions

The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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$88,000

Northeast

$92,000

Southeast

$64,000

Southwest

$95,000

Central

$60,000

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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