💸 Clinical Psychologist Salary | exposing EXACTLY how much money I make per year 💲

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When I graduated I had no idea what salary to advocate for and felt too nervous to ask my colleages how much money they make. Today I outline exactly how much money I made in my first 3 years as a clinical psychologist and I hope this video gives you an insight into what you can be expecting both in public health and private practice settings in Australia. Would love to hear your thoughts or questions!
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@lisacrooke2056 4 ай бұрын

School Counsellor/ school psych salaries in NSW have gone up significantly recently and you only need general registration - definitely worth looking into for those who want to work with children and teenagers

@hy923 4 ай бұрын

By general registration do you mean bachelors :))

@Sazza97___123 4 ай бұрын

@@hy923 No, you need to at least 2 years more study/training after finishing your 4 year undergraduate degree

@iamjennie 3 ай бұрын

the most challenging part is to get into Dep of Education

@iamjennie 3 ай бұрын

@@hy923 You need do complete BPsych(Hons) and 1 year of master, 1 year of internship plus national exam

@Jeeromin_ 3 ай бұрын

Im currently doing computer science engineering and im planning to change to psychology? Whats your opinion? Will that be a bad decision

@nicholasbrown9496 2 ай бұрын

Regarding Lisa Crooke's comment on school psych salaries: yes, they have gone up, and they've gone up significantly. In your first year as a school psych with the department of education, you're looking at $95,317. I'll attach the link to the award at the end of this comment. The good thing about this role is that you get school holidays. Although it is a full-time job (4 weeks leave p.a.), you can't see clients if they aren't at school to be seen. If you can get your report writing and assessment scoring done during semester, then long holidays for you! The not so good (or so I'm told by people working in the system) is that you don't just pick a school and work there. you might work at several schools in an area. Basically, you go where you are required by the department. I'll also point out that working as a school psych is not like working in private practice. You don't just get clients and then develop a long-term relationship with them and do CBT or ACT etc. It's mostly about 1) doing assessments for ADHD, ASD, or intelligence, and 2) conducting brief interventions (3 sessions tops). These interventions are mostly done to rule in/out self-harm/suicidality and make a safety plan if necessary. So, while assessment and interventions are done frequently in schools, students are usually referred externally i.e. to private practice for treatment. if you're prepared to do mostly short-term interventions and don't mind being shipped around, it's quite lucrative. the fifth-year salary is $140,000. For context, I'm currently on my fifth-year placement (for the 5 + 1) in a private school, so I'm not involved with the department. I'm just reporting on what has been said to me in conversation by those who have experience in the public system. education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main-education/industrial-relations/media/documents/awards/school-psychologists-award/School_Psychologists_Award_220124.pdf.

@erin9060 2 ай бұрын

Great info thankyou!

@snoovian7951 Ай бұрын

thank you

@PL-oz2so 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! It was great to hear a realistic perspective on income. I'd imagine it's similar to other allied health professions too in private practice. It's awesome though that you have the flexibility to work when and how much you want though, am also a casual worker in my field in Australia (thinking of transitioning to allied health in the future as well!) and am loving the flexibility too of working either 1 or 5 days a week. For me I realised as well as a young person more money doesn't equate happiness and that at the end of the day it's important to be grateful for what you have and to take care of yourself so that you don't burn-out, as you are only one you. Thanks for sharing Ro! :)

@charliemana5126 4 ай бұрын

Amazing video Ro, love the transparency 😊 Just shared this with my fellow 1st year Clin psychs at MQ x

@Abby-rv6yo 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this Ro :) Canadian Registered Psychotherapist (RP) here 🙋🏻‍♀ with very similar experience. I so feel you on the peace of mind that comes with having a part-time industry job

@duffman3521 Ай бұрын

Hey Abby I am at the crossroad of choosing between clinical psychology and counseling. Do you have any tips on what is the best career?

@Abby-rv6yo Ай бұрын

@@duffman3521 hey! It depends on your career goals :) I'd also look into the guidelines for practicing as a therapist for your province/state

@dzciple4931 23 күн бұрын

would u say pay is getting better

@peaches8864 4 ай бұрын

That table is so crazy because I feel like most gen psychs are on far higher salaries. I’m a prov (close to full reg) and I’m on close to $100k. The first psych job I had was less than 30k (casual), so it really fluctuates 😚 I currently work in private practice doing assessment.

@jintanaliu3841 4 ай бұрын

a quick question if you don't mind! is this pre or post tax?

@88yf88 4 ай бұрын

Usually those tables show an award salary which is the absolute MINIMUM each level can get paid legally (this exists for every industry I believe). So yes, it’s very possible the actual average is much higher, especially because psychologists are very much in demand and negotiations with an employer are definitely possible.

@ok-pn1ff 4 ай бұрын

Heyy, where did you do the UG or how much did it cost u overall for the 3 year program??

@Jeeromin_ 3 ай бұрын

Im currently doing computer science engineering and im planning to change to psychology? Whats your opinion? Will that be a bad decision

@nycto16 3 ай бұрын

Nowadays psychologist salaries are increasing rapidly... back in 2020 when I was deciding for my college major I didn't opted for psychology because of low incomes, I chose business marketing because consumer psychology is huge part of it. But now I'm regretting not taking Psychology which was my passion 💔

@rockymillie4650 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this amazing video!! highly informative and transparent, and so helpful for those of us currently studying to become a psych.

@hannahk8400 4 ай бұрын

That was a great video! Super helpful. Thank you for being so transparent 😊.

@Ericdj15 4 ай бұрын

Im really into finance and im getting my LMHC right now. And after im going for my clinical psych. So this was very helpful

@yeonnina 4 ай бұрын

Love your videos ☺☺ I'm a Korean student planning to study in Aus and this really helps tysm 🥺👍

@TencilX 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing, greatly appreciated :D

@iamjennie 3 ай бұрын

My best friend is working as an early childhood educator and she's been working full time for about 2-3 years now, and now she is a manager. Her salary is higher than Psychologist who has 4th year of experience. She only did 4 year degree, while psych is doing 6-7 years and earn less than that. My colleagues who are working as speech pathologist also earns almost as much or even higher than Psych. Very disappointing.

@Jeeromin_ 3 ай бұрын

Im currently doing computer science engineering and im planning to change to psychology? Whats your opinion? Will that be a bad decision

@iamjennie 3 ай бұрын

@@Jeeromin_ if you really passionate about helping people and commit to it. It could take you 6 years or more to become a registered psych. Personally, I wouldn’t recommend as it’s so exhausting and competitive

@Musicsperfection09 Ай бұрын

There’s a lack of therapists tho!? It is tiring tho I agree to get a job but also slpa or slp deal with a lot of stuff too so it’s more what you prefer not just money cuz you can be miserable af

@justawhitespirit9595 3 ай бұрын

I just graduated from high school and I was thinking to continue my study in psychologist :> idk if it's a good choice for me :>

@salmona520 2 ай бұрын

Hi Ro! Thanks for your video super helpful. I'm starting my +1 internship next year, would you know if that has to be salaried or contractor? Thanks

@snowblanc1678 2 ай бұрын

So clinical is the way to go it looks like

@FreedomBreeze24 4 ай бұрын

77k taxable income in your first year? so take home would be around 58k? that's incredibly low after all the years of study :( i get so demotivated

@thepsychdiaries 4 ай бұрын

Yea it suprised me too... though I have to say I definitely wasn't on top of my accounting (in terms of reporting deductible business expenses etc) and I'm sure many of my peers were doing better. There would probably be better ways to approach finances but it definitely doesn't come naturally to me haha

@Jeeromin_ 3 ай бұрын

Im currently doing computer science engineering and im planning to change to psychology? Whats your opinion? Will that be a bad decision?

@jaredt8526 4 ай бұрын

$77k and $79k will be after you've deducted a lot of business expenses and super though so probably more like $120k+ I imagine

@Playsch00l 4 ай бұрын

You mentioned that you split your time between your role educating teachers etc with private practice working as a psychologist, and I’m also very aware that most clinicians don’t work full time. How do you recommend obtaining essentially two different jobs while you’re still finishing masters? Is that not so stressful? Also curious what the title of your role is (the one where you’re educating staff etc)! I’m new to your channel so not sure if you’ve discussed it in depth in another video :)

@thepsychdiaries 4 ай бұрын

Applying for two roles is fairly typical- I started with one clinic and once I got into the swing of things I started looking for the second role. The education role is still as a Clinical Psychologist but just in a different setting :)

@nimesh_210 4 ай бұрын

Hi Ro! I've recently come across your videos and I think they're great! Love your own style and your authenticity that you bring! May I ask, do students get paid/ get a salary when they are on the Masters in psychology (Clinical/Clinical Neuropsychology) in Australia?

@thepsychdiaries 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! During my clinical master's I didn't get paid (not sure about neuro) but usually those placements through the uni will be unpaid.

@nimesh_210 4 ай бұрын

@@thepsychdiaries Thank you! That's helpful to know. I know that individual universities have scholarships you can apply for which help cover tuition fees but do you know if any student loans (be it for domestic or international students) are available from the Australian government?

@constellationed 2 ай бұрын

@@nimesh_210 Depending on where you're from, I know that there's the Australian Award Scholarship (AAS)

@nimesh_210 2 ай бұрын

Hi @@constellationedthank you so much!

@macadamia_78 3 ай бұрын

So real hahah love it! Is there a reason why psych private practices don’t just charge for people that don’t show up? Bc they might lose clients?

@thepsychdiaries 3 ай бұрын

It depends based on clinic, some have very strict rules. Most of time when we waive the cancellation it's because the client has something personal going on- last minute parents having to attend to children or they're sick or so overwhelmed they're losing track of appointments. But if it becomes a pattern we do end up charging.

@SANIA-ko8hh 2 ай бұрын

may i know if there are cities better than sydeny in Australia that offer a higher pay ? Melbourne for example , but it would be more expensive right?

@humairasadiq3421 2 ай бұрын

I am currently doing my mphil in clinical psychology. I wanted to ask if there is any other course I should opt for in clinical psychology which could help me make connections to get clients around the world?

@SANIA-ko8hh 2 ай бұрын

anyone having any idea if US is bette for psyychologists or autralia is ..? but if US is better , isn't the cost of living higher there??

@Musicsperfection09 Ай бұрын

What level of education do you need for clinical psych ?

@SANIA-ko8hh 2 ай бұрын

you become a clinical psychologist in austraaliaa right after doing your masterss in clinical psychology?

@MkwesiW901 4 ай бұрын

If we had the chance to shape a private community with Ro, what would you want it to include? Let's share our wishlist!

@constellationed 2 ай бұрын

Were you paid during the registrar program? And was it paid according to the 1st & 2nd year salary?

@SANIA-ko8hh 2 ай бұрын

may i know the name of the clinic or how can we apply to such clinics ,,? isn't it harder then finding hospital jobs?

@UltimateGamer-sl2kx 2 ай бұрын

Can you help me, or anyone in the comments?. Yesterday at night i was in a room, i had to wait there until the smell of spray for mosquitoes disappeared so i can get out, because of a temporary fear from not long ago i felt like locked in in that room because i knew i won't be able to get out (I'm not claustrophobic) when i want to, while i was waiting there i was looking at my phone too which made me feel even more locked and hard to breathe, now when i left the room i didn't feel like I did, and even now i have the same feeling, I'm trying to convince my mind that I'm out not and that it's all good but it's not working much, i feel better for a bit and the feeling comes again, what should i do?.

@UltimateGamer-sl2kx 2 ай бұрын

Also the fear/trauma I had happened in a car few weeks ago, where I felt similar to this, but I felt normal when I got out of the car.

@historicalfacts7609 2 ай бұрын

How to become a clinical psychologist?

@oxfordchinki9575 4 ай бұрын

I have bachelor degree in science without psychology as a subject now i want to become a clinical psychologist in australia but as my stream is different what would be the best pathway for me/ would i be able to become a clinical psychologist with a unrelated degree??🤔 Please reply!

@thepsychdiaries 4 ай бұрын

It depends! Check out my video about pathways to becoming a psych and it'll explain how to check if your degree is compatible :)

@oxfordchinki9575 4 ай бұрын

@@thepsychdiaries ok thankyou🤗

@leapingdeer7880 4 ай бұрын

From my understanding you can do a post grad certificate in psychology/ psychological science and go for the honours or something like that, you'd have to speak to your university about your pathway

@oxfordchinki9575 4 ай бұрын

@@leapingdeer7880 kk so u mean to say that i should complete my masters from my country too?

@hsiensin Ай бұрын

it does not pay to be a psychologist, the salary stalls after a few years, the ROI is poor for the number of YEARSSSS of studying. one way to make more is to have a youtube channel haha

@sophiamartin7374 4 ай бұрын

would there be one of those award documents for Queensland? where did you find it?

@thepsychdiaries 4 ай бұрын

Hmm I tried googling 'queensland psychologist health award' but I found two separate PDFs might need to dig but it should be available online!

@ok-pn1ff 4 ай бұрын

Heyy, Id really like to know bout the changed pathway. Is it 4 yrs of Bachleor and another 4 yr to become clinical psychologist?? Or is it still the same 4yr + 2yr of masters

@constellationed 2 ай бұрын

To my understanding, it's 4 years of bachelor, 2 years of masters, then 2 years of registrar program (work) to be fully endorsed as a clinical psychologist. If you stop at 2 years of masters, you'll be a general psychologist instead of clinical

@osakagrindset 4 ай бұрын

I know getting into masters is the big bottleneck, but once you do; how difficult is it to get a salaried role?

@thepsychdiaries 4 ай бұрын

Depends what area :) salaried roles first year out are very competitive just because there are few positions available (I couldn't find one even after trying for a few months). But if you have the ability to work a bit more niche there's a higher chance and especially if you're able to work more regional or rural theres more options.

@osakagrindset 4 ай бұрын

@@thepsychdiaries thanks Ro!