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Clinical Psychologist

ANZSCO 272311

Employed

22,000

Part-time share

49%

Female share

81%

Median age

43 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Clinical Psychologists consult with individuals and groups, assess psychological disorders and administer programs of treatment.

What they typically do

  • Collects data about clients and assesses their cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders.
  • Administers and interprets diagnostic tests and formulates plans for treatment.
  • Develops, administers and evaluates individual and group treatment programmes.
  • Consults with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
32.5%
VIC
27.6%
QLD
19.4%
WA
10.3%
SA
5.5%
ACT
2.3%
TAS
1.8%
NT
0.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Clinical Psychologist.