Psychologists nec

ANZSCO 272399

Description
This occupation group covers Psychologists not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level
1

 

Specialisations

• Counselling Psychologist
• Sport Psychologist

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

 

• RSMS Occupations List
• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• Skilled Occupations List

 

This occupation is not on the following skills list:

Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List

 

DIAC Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations

2513-79 Counsellors nec

 

Group: 2723 Psychologists

 

Description
investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development.

 

Tasks

• collecting data about clients and assessing their cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders
• administering and interpreting diagnostic tests and formulating plans for treatment
• developing, administering and evaluating individual and group treatment programs
• consulting with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans
• conducting research studies of motivation in learning, group performance and individual differences in mental abilities and educational performance
• collecting data and analysing characteristics of students and recommending educational programs
• formulating achievement, diagnostic and predictive tests for use by teachers in planning methods and content of instruction
• developing interview techniques, psychological tests and other aids in workplace selection, placement, appraisal and promotion
• conducting surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision and management
• performing job analyses and establishing job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

Registration or licensing may be required.

 

Occupations in this Group

• 272311 Clinical Psychologist
• 272312 Educational Psychologist
• 272313 Organisational Psychologist
• 272314 Psychotherapist
• 272399 Psychologists nec