Psychologists perform some or all of the following duties:

• Assess behaviour and diagnose emotional, cognitive, and behavioural disorders
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy
• Conduct psychological testing and standardized assessments
• Develop and implement treatment and intervention programs
• Support patients managing chronic illness, trauma, or addiction
• Conduct applied and experimental research
• Publish research findings and educational materials
• Provide consultation services to organizations and government agencies
• Deliver workshops, training sessions, and professional presentations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

• Licensing requirements vary by province and are mandatory for independent practice.
• A doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) is required in provinces such as Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick.
• A master’s degree may be sufficient in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
• Completion of supervised practical experience is required.
• Passing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is required in most provinces.
• Additional oral examinations or board interviews may be required in some jurisdictions.
• Registration with a provincial regulatory body is mandatory nationwide.
• Ethics and jurisprudence exams may be required depending on the province.
• Strong demand exists in clinical psychology, child and school psychology, neuropsychology, and workplace mental health.