CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST

By: Rene Briones

WHAT IS A CHILD
PSYCHOLOGIST?
Psychologists that help children with stresses like
Divorce
Death
Family or school transitions

SALARY RANGE FOR A CHILD

PSYCHOLOGIST
A child psychologist in the US receives an annual salary from
$41,122 to $133,152.

EDUCATION
In order to become a child psychologist you should pursue a PhD
in clinical psychology.
A child psychologist needs to do a one year internship before
receiving their doctoral degree.
Child psychologists are state licensed.
You can also get a national board but it does not grant the right to
practice psychology, but it does recognize expertise in specialty
areas.

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE

ASPECTS
Positive Aspects

Negative Aspects

Very flexible schedule

Can get stressed out with what your patients have (contagious)

Get to help children with their problems

Have to be self employed