42P4F Clinical Psychologist, Investigative Psychologist: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Clinical Psychologist, Investigative Psychologist designation to Clinical and Counseling Psychologists. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
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$100,580
Median national pay for Clinical and Counseling Psychologist
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.
Typical national pay$73,210–$135,200Median $100,580 · BLS OEWS 2025
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Civilian licensing or certification is common in this occupation. Check the state where you plan to work.
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Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.
Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.
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Microsoft Teams
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologist
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Summary
Clinical and counseling psychologist assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental and emotional disorders through interviews, tests, and observations. Provides individual and group counseling, develops treatment plans, and supervises interns in patient care
Experience
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Conducted assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others
Documented patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans
Identified psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from interviews and tests
Counseled individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems and develop realistic action plans
Collected information about clients using interviews, case histories, and observational techniques
Developed and implemented individual treatment plans specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy
Supervised and trained interns and clinicians in training in patient assessment and treatment
Skills
Leading & Coordinating
Counseling clients on mental health, Advising on healthcare topics, Directing medical science programs
Core Skills
Collecting surveys, Collecting archival data, Microsoft Teams, Preparing scientific reports
Checking & Planning
Designing treatment procedures, Reviewing professional literature, Evaluating counseling effectiveness, Evaluating health
Tools and software
Google Meet, Zoom
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.
Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
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