If you're looking on ways to have a profitable career in clinical psychology, this video is for you!
We'll chat about clinical and non-clinical routes :)
I noticed we don’t talk much about how to make money as a clinical psychologist. That’s not really why we get into this field in the first place, aaaand you most likely have to pay your bills.
It can feel a little shameful to talk about this out loud, but I’m here to chat because it’s important for the livelihood of psychologists and therapists. When you are financially healthy, it’s easier to provide the services that we’re trained in, in a way that’s helpful for you and the client. You are the most important person in your life, and if you’re not doing well it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to show up for your clients in the most effective way.
Most of us have given back during our doctorate programs, it’s unlikely that we were paid for clinical practium placements (I wasn’t paid for this, it was free labor and my supervisors/the company was paid for my services) and I made less than 30k a year for my clinical internship (yup, providing all the services that a clinical psychologist would under supervision). After that, many of us work in hospitals or community mental health centers to help out and increase accessibility to mental healthcare.
Whether you work in private practice, community mental health, inpatient units, or a hospital, you’ll find this video helpful if you’re looking to increase your financial limits and help spread helpful information about mental health.
One of my goals is to increase access to mental health wellness information (e.g., providing low-cost or free services, free mentorship, free videos like these) to give back and help psychologists and therapists without having to spend a ton of money.
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*this video is meant for educational purposes only and is not intended to be for professional or clinical advice. it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care. please see your provider regarding your individual healthcare needs*
