Psychologist (Psycholoog)
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A psychologist is somebody who specializes in psychology. Psychology can most easily be described as everything that has to do with the inner life, such as the feeling, striving, knowing and behavior of people. There are several specializations possible as a psychologist. Psychologists can therefore work for different organizations, institutions or companies, depending on the chosen specialization. It is therefore not the case that psychologists can only work within the healthcare sector. For example, there are also psychologists working within the business community to select applicants. However, most people will only know the psychologist as someone who treats clients or patients if there is a certain psychological condition. The substantive work of psychologists can differ per psychologist, but in general we can say that psychologists are responsible for guiding and helping people who experience certain problems and can no longer solve them themselves. People who have to deal with a psychologist will initially have to tell a lot about themselves before a psychologist can start a targeted treatment. A psychologist can apply various techniques, such as cognitive therapy, insightful talk therapy or behavioral therapy. As a psychologist, there are training opportunities at hbo level and at university level. If a psychologist works within a hospital, the designation clinical psychologist or health psychologist may also apply. A psychologist cannot be regarded as a doctor. The profession of psychologist belongs to the paramedical professions. A paramedic may only perform certain established medical procedures. Obviously, psychologists can deal with many different conditions, which can differ per client or patient.
A psychologist is therefore a paramedic, who specializes in psychology. The profession of psychologist cannot be compared with the profession of psychiatrist because there are important differences between these two professions. One of the most important differences is that a psychologist is more focused on behavioral knowledge and a psychiatrist is trained as a doctor and is allowed to determine physical processes (illness). Another important difference is that the profession of psychologist also occurs at hbo level and the profession of psychiatrist does not. One of the core objectives within psychology is to acquire knowledge about people. This is often done on a scientific method and sometimes by means of a symbolic interpretation. Psychologists are responsible for treating clients and patients dealing with problems. In general, psychologists speak of clients when people are not voluntarily or forcibly admitted. If people are admitted to a clinic, one generally speaks of patients.
WORKING AS A PSYCHOLOGIST
As a psychologist, you may therefore have to deal with different people and target groups, depending on the type of employer and the specialization as a psychologist. It is not the case that a psychologist will only work with people who have serious mental illnesses because the profession of psychologist occurs in a broad way within the practice. In fact, everyone can have to deal with a psychologist in different ways. Think, for example, of people who are going through a temporary difficult period or of people who have become victims of a crime. Another example may be people who have a certain anxiety disorder and therefore cannot function properly. As described earlier, psychologists can also work within the business world. In that case, for example, a psychologist is responsible for supporting recruiters to select the best trainees for employers. In that case, the name selection psychologist may apply.
ACTIVATING CARE
An activating supervisor provides guidance to people with a somatic or psychogeriatric disorder, disability, mental, physical or sensory disability. The goal of activating care is to prevent patients with behavior or psychological complaints from getting worse. Activating care can take place in conversations, exercises and training to change behaviour. Activating guidance occurs in many different people, and certainly not only in people with disabilities. Consider, for example, a family that needs help with growing children. The target group that can be reached with activating help is therefore broad. Activating care can help people with their problems. This is not just about physical care. Discussing problems and learning to deal with them is also help, such as with children who go through a difficult phase in their youth. But there are also municipalities that offer this help to people on benefits, to get them back to work.
WHAT DOES A PSYCHOLOGIST DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME A PSYCHOLOGIST
If you want to work as a psychologist, it is best to follow the university bachelor's degree in psychology. During the training, a specialization will also have to be chosen, such as health care psychology, child and youth psychology or, for example, clinical psychology. The programme generally takes four to five years, depending on your previous education. During the training you do a lot of internships, and you usually go to school one day a week. There are also college-level training opportunities that will train you for the same profession, but will give you fewer responsibilities. In addition, there are also plenty of external training institutes where you can follow a course. Accounting is also important as an entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE A PSYCHOLOGIST CAN WORK
A psychologist can work for different institutions. Think, for example, of psychiatric institutions, care for the disabled, youth care, addiction care, prisons, boarding schools and nursing homes. In addition, a psychologist can work in the field. In that case, the designation of social worker or ambulatory supervisor may also apply. Of course, depending on the work, a psychologist can also work as an entrepreneur. Think, for example, of psychologists, who have their own career consultancy.
COMPETENCES PSYCHOLOGIST
As a psychologist, you must have many different important competencies, but being able to listen and analyze is the most important competence. In addition, it is important that a psychologist can be regarded as a confidential advisor. Communication in general can also be regarded as an important competence. Generally important words are integrity, cooperation, empathy, observing, motivating and inspiring. During the training to become a psychologist, a lot of attention is paid to the various core competencies that a psychologist must have.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A PSYCHOLOGIST
As a well-trained psychologist, finding work is usually not very difficult. It is true that there are quite a lot of psychologists, and the chance of finding work can therefore sometimes be smaller. In order to be able to grow as a psychologist, it is important to follow appropriate further education, which will increase the career opportunities. Consider, for example, the position of treatment coordinator. A possible additional training for university psychologists may be the study of clinical neuropsychology to become a neuropsychologist.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SALARY PSYCHOLOGIST
The employment conditions as a psychologist are difficult to indicate because they can vary considerably per institution where you work. Usually, all regulations are included in the collective labour agreement under which you fall. The salary as a psychologist in paid employment will usually be between 3000 and 6500 euros gross per month, depending on your age and responsibilities. A psychologist who works as an independent entrepreneur can usually earn a lot more, provided that enough work can be brought in. That is not always easy as a psychologist.
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