Clinical psychologists generally work in hospitals or clinics, or maintain their own practices. They help the mentally or emotionally disturbed adjust to life. Clinical psychologists may collaborate with physicians and other specialists in developing treatment programs. Some clinical psychologists work in universities where they train graduate students in the delivery of mental health services. Others administer community mental health programs.
Educational psychologists design, develop, and evaluate educational programs.
School psychologists work with teachers and parents to evaluate and resolve students' learning and behavior problems. Industrial and organizational psychologists apply psychological techniques to personnel administration, management, and marketing problems. They are involved in policy planning, training and development, psychological test research, counseling, and organizational development and analysis, among other activities. For example, an industrial psychologist may work with management to develop better training programs and to reorganize the work setting to improve worker productivity. Community psychologists apply psychological knowledge to problems of urban and rural life.