School Psychologist

School Psychologists are qualified professionals who work at high schools, primary schools, colleges, universities, and some early childhood centres. They are registered with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and provide counselling, mentoring and support to students as well as psychological advice to teachers and parents.

As a School Psychologist you could be providing grief counselling and therapy after the sudden death of a teacher, meeting with a new student to help them transition into the school culture, conducting an educational session for teachers about eating disorders, meeting with the parents of a child with behavioural problems, writing up notes and student files after a counselling session, mentoring a student who is struggling with their academic work, preparing a report for the school board, or attending professional development training to keep your APAC registration up-to-date.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $89,284
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a school psychologist?

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Master of Professional Psychology (School Psychology)

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $77,998
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Clinical Psychology

On Campus, Online
24 months
$0 - $78,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)

On Campus
24 months
$9,000 - $61,788
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

On Campus
24 months
$24,600 - $34,188
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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