Psychologist

The top salary for a Clinical Psychologist in India can go up to INR 9 LPA for highly experienced professionals, particularly those working in metropolitan cities or specialised fields. 

Clinical psychologists with a strong reputation may earn even more through private practice, consulting for corporate firms, or collaborating with high-profile hospitals and organizations.

International collaborations, published research, and expertise in advanced therapeutic techniques can further enhance earning potential.

In India, Industrial-Organizational Psychologists are among the highest-earning psychologists. They work with corporations to enhance workplace productivity, employee satisfaction, and organizational effectiveness. Their salaries can range from INR 6 - 12 LPA at the entry level and go up to INR 25 - 30 LPA or more with experience. 

There are many BSc psychology colleges in India, including prestigious institutions like Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Amity University, Delhi University (DU), and Christ University.

School psychologists are mental health professionals who work in educational settings to help students, parents, and teachers address academic, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Here's a general overview of the steps involved in becoming a school psychologist:

• First of all you need to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Special education
• Then you have to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in School Psychology
• After that you have to pass the National School Psychology Examination (NSP)
• Then after meeting certain requirements, you will obtain a State License that will help you gain authorization to practice school psychology in your state

With an MA in Psychology, you can pursue certain counseling and psychological roles, but to become a licensed psychologist, most countries require additional qualifications. Typically, you'll need:

• Further Training: A doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in psychology.
• Supervised Experience: Completion of supervised clinical hours or internships
• Licensing Exams: Passing national or regional licensing exams.

 Note:- Licensing requirements vary by country or state, so it's important to check local regulations.

No, they are not medical doctors (MD) like psychiatrists. While they can diagnose and treat mental health issues, their focus is primarily on helping individuals with disabilities or injuries adapt to and cope with their conditions, rather than prescribing medication or performing medical procedures.

A Rehabilitation Psychologist typically holds a doctoral degree (PhD or Psy.D.) in Psychology, which qualifies them as a psychologist. 

People sometimes say Clinical Psychologist and psychologist like same, but they are little different. The main difference is what work they do and which part of psychology they focus on.

All Clinical Psychologists are psychologists, but not all psychologists are Clinical Psychologists. Clinical Psychologists focus on checking and helping people with mental health problems. Other psychologists can do research, teaching, or counselling in other areas.

You will be in charge of creating new educational programmes and planning training programmes for infants, children, adults, groups, seniors, social service organisations, governmental organisations, for-profit businesses, families, etc. To work as an educational researcher, you typically need a master's degree in educational psychology, while certain organisations may also demand a doctorate