Career Opportunities for PsyD Graduates

A PsyD degree prepares graduates for a variety of career opportunities in mental health counseling and therapy. Graduates can work in private practice, community mental health centers, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. Some of the job titles that graduates of a Psy.D. program can hold include licensed psychologist, clinical director, mental health program manager, clinical supervisor, therapist, and counselor. Graduates can specialize in a variety of areas, such as marriage and family therapy, substance abuse counseling, trauma counseling, and child and adolescent therapy. With the increasing demand for mental health services, there is a growing need for licensed psychologists with advanced training.