Child Psychologist
18AI USED FOR18%moving to58%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Child Psychologist
Child psychologists help young people who are struggling emotionally or behaviourally. They assess what's going on, talk with children about their feelings and problems, and work with families and schools to help them feel better and cope.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
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AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
NHSThe NHS is the largest employer of psychologists in the UK, offering diverse opportunities in child mental health services across the country.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)CAMHS provides specialist mental health services for children and young people, making it a key employer for child psychologists.Barnardo'sBarnardo's is a leading children's charity in the UK, employing psychologists to support vulnerable children and families.
The Priory GroupThe Priory Group offers mental health services across the UK, including specialised care for children and adolescents.
Place2BePlace2Be provides mental health support in schools, employing child psychologists to help children cope with emotional challenges.