Chapter 4: GUIDANCE AND PERSONEL (ROLES AND FUNCTIONS) PART 2

AUXILIARY PERSONNEL
PSYCHOLOGIST-Study of human mind and human behavior.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST- The most popular area of specialization.
- Often work in health and social care settings as part of a multidisciplinary team.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS
work w/ people of all ages who experience mental or physical health problems.
 Anxiety and depression;
 Serious and enduring mental illness;
 Adjustment to physical illness;
 Neurological disorders;
 Addictive behaviors;
 Eating disorders;
 Personal and family relationship problems;
 Learning disabilities.

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST- Assess and evaluate individuals’ problems through the use of case history.

TYPICAL DUTIES OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGISTS
 Select, administer and interpret psychological tests.
 Consultation
 Referral
 Conducting of research
 Guide clients
 Analyze data
 Collect information
 Counseling individuals

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST- Will work with students, parents and teachers to promote academic, emotional and behavioral success.

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST- Explore the influence of the environment vs. genes, a comparison often referred to as nature vs. nurture.

PSYCHIATRIST- primary caregivers in the area of mental health.

SOCIAL WORKER
- works w/ people who have been socially excluded or who are experience crisis.
Over 50% of social workers work w/ young people and their. They may also work w/ the following groups:
 young offenders;
 people w/ mental heath problems;
 school non-attenders;
 drug and school abusers;
 people with learning and physical disabilities;
 the elderly.