Gold Coast study options include:
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bond University - Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science
Bond University - Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Bond University - Master of Psychology (Forensic)
Bond University - Bachelor of Psychological Science
Southern Cross University - Bachelor of Psychological Science
Griffith University - Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Griffith University
Job Demand: Medium
Average weekly wage: $1,500
Where you could work:
Health Clinics / Agencies - Headspace, ACT for Kids
Government - Queensland Health
Psychologists do the following 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