Psychologist: Alternative Careers
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This guide will help you find the information you need to start working in British Columbia. You can use the menu buttons to move between sections of the guide.
In BC, psychologists assess and diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients, provide therapy and research and apply theory relating to behaviour and mental processes.
You may find that your international training and experience as a psychologist are not immediately accepted in B.C. The skills you have acquired as a psychologist (excellent listening, interpersonal and analytic skills, and creative approach to problem solving) can be used in these alternative careers:
- Family, marriage and related counsellors
- Social worker
- Social and community service workers
- Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers