Hard Skills

• Psychological assessment
• Diagnostic evaluation
• Clinical interviewing
• Case formulation
• Treatment planning
• Risk assessment and management
• Suicide and self-harm assessment
• Behavioral intervention
• Crisis intervention
• Individual psychotherapy
• Group therapy facilitation
• Family and couples therapy
• Psychodiagnostic testing
• Neuropsychological screening
• Outcome measurement and evaluation

Technical Proficiencies

• DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
• ICD-10/ICD-11 coding
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Telehealth / telepsychology platforms
• Standardized psychological tests
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• Motivational interviewing (MI)
• Trauma-informed care
• Evidence-based interventions
• Data collection and analysis
• Report writing and documentation

Soft Skills

• Empathy and active listening
• Clinical judgment
• Ethical decision-making
• Cultural competence
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Client-centered care
• Conflict resolution
• Emotional resilience
• Problem-solving
• Professional boundaries
• Communication skills
• Time management

Industry Certifications & Domains

• Licensed Psychologist
• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• Health Psychology
• School Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Rehabilitation Psychology
• Behavioral health
• Mental health counseling
• Continuing education (CE)
• HIPAA compliance
• Quality improvement initiatives

Action Verbs

• Assessed
• Diagnosed
• Developed treatment plans
• Delivered psychotherapy
• Conducted psychological testing
• Documented clinical findings
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams
• Educated clients and families
• Monitored treatment outcomes
• Implemented evidence-based interventions
• Supervised trainees or interns
• Advocated for client needs