Common employment settings for psychologists include:
- Mental health clinics.
- Hospitals and physician offices.
- Private clinics.
- Prisons and correctional facilities.
- Government agencies.
- Schools, colleges, and universities.
- Veterans hospitals.
Where would a psychologist work?
Some psychologists work alone, with patients and clients coming to the psychologist's office. Others are involved in health care teams and typically work in hospitals, medical schools, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, pain clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and community health and mental health centers.
What is the best job for a psychologist?
Top 5 Highest-Paying Psychology Careers
- Outpatient Care Center Psychologist. Psychologists who work in outpatient care centers make an average salary of $150,150, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ...
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologist. ...
- Forensic Psychologist. ...
- Military Psychologist. ...
- Psychiatrist. ...
- Education.
