Clinical Psychology Career Guide: Roles, Salary & Future Scope

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There are various Clinical Psychology jobs such as Psychologists, Counsellors, Clinic Manager, Scientists, etc. Salary can be around approx INR 3 LPA and 5 LPA (entry level), INR 5 - 8 LPA (mid-level) and INR 8 - 12 LPA (senior-level).
Students can also go for Clinical Psychology, Forensic Science, Medical Science or even Rehabilitation courses. Top recruiters are Fortis Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals, VIMHANS and NIMHANS, Schizophrenia Foundation, National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, etc.
Clinical Psychology Jobs
Students can see the jobs below -
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Job Profiles |
Average Salary |
|---|---|
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Rehabilitation Psychologists |
INR 3 LPA |
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Counsellors |
INR 3.9 LPA |
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Clinical Psychologists |
INR 4 LPA |
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Child and Adolescent Psychologists |
INR 3.4 LPA |
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Forensic Psychologists |
INR 5 LPA |
Clinical Psychology Top Recruiters
Students can see the recruiters below -
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Clinical Psychology Top Recruiters |
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|---|---|
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Fortis Healthcare |
Apollo Hospitals |
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VIMHANS |
NIMHANS |
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Schizophrenia Research Foundation |
National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research |
Clinical Psychology Core Sectors
Students can see the key industries below -
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Sectors |
Description |
|---|---|
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Hospitals |
Provide mental health services and therapy in both private and government hospitals. |
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Mental Health Clinics |
Offer specialized outpatient services for various psychological conditions. |
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Rehabilitation Centres |
Assist in the recovery of patients dealing with addiction or trauma. |
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Therapy Services |
Hear out your inner voice. |
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Public Health Departments |
Integrate mental health services into public health initiatives. |
Clinical Psychology Colleges - Placements
Students can see the list of best colleges for high placements below:
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Clinical Psychology Colleges |
Median Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
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11.68 LPA |
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11.68 LPA |
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7.5 LPA |
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7.26 LPA |
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7 LPA |
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7 LPA |
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6.03 LPA |
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5.91 LPA |
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Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Placements |
5.4 LPA |
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Student Forum
Answered a month ago
Clinical Psychologists focus on behaviour and therapy to treat mental health issues using talk therapy.
But Psychiatrists are medical doctors who focus on biological causes of mental illness and can also prescribe medicines.
Psychologists treat through coping strategies but psychiatrists treat by med
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Clinical psychologists treat general mental health issues (depression and anxiety) using talk therapy or focusing on emotions and behaviour.
But Neuropsychologists focus on brain and one's behaviour link. They diagnose how brain injuries, diseases (Alzheimer's or dementia) or even trauma affect one's
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Clinical Psychology is all about diagnosing and treating mental health disorders and emotional issues. It happens through therapy in a clinical setting.
But Applied Psychology is broader. It uses psychological principles to solve real-world problems in may areas like business, schools and also health
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Clinical Psychology is about diagnosing and treating serious and chronic mental illnesses (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar) often in hospitals, using deep, long-term therapy.
But Counseling Psychology helps with everyday life stressors, adjustment issues or even personal growth (e.g., grief, relationshi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
To study clinical psychology, you need strong empathy to understand others, active listening skills and also patience to support long-term progress.
Major skills are -
- critical thinking for assessment
- clear communication
- emotional intelligence
- dedication to ethics and lifelong learning
Hope this helped so
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Clinical Psychology courses train students to understand, diagnose and also treat mental, emotional and even behavioural disorders.
Clinical Psychology courses mix classroom theory with practical. It also gives a supervised clinical experience to prepare students for careers in mental health.
Hope thi
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Answered a month ago
No, NEET is not necessary to get into clinical psychology colleges in India. There are other exams like GATE, which again is not required for many colleges offering the same.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Here are some you can consider -
- LGBRIMH M.Phil clinical Psychology Entrance test for LGBRIMH Tezpur.
- CUET-PG exam for the National Forensic Sciences University.
- The UPS Education entrance exam for UPS Education.
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