is it mandatory to do PhD to become a psychologist?
Hi,
No, it is not mandatory. To be officially referred to be a clinical psychologist, you must have an MPhil or PhD from an RCI-accredited institution. This means that you can work in hospitals with the rehabilitation and clinical populations. This is a requirement if you wish to do psychological testing. In most non-clinical settings and private practice, however, an MPhil or PhD is not required. But, if you want to work in academia, you'll need a PhD at some time since otherwise, your opportunities for advancement would be limited. With only a master's degree, you'll start with a lower salary, however, job changes can boost your compensation to a pretty good amount in a couple of years, or three years at the most.
Hello,
To become a clinical psychologist (depending what country you live in) a person must have their Master's degree, Doctorate in psychology or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology. This is the eligibility criteria.
A candidate who holds either 10 years of work experience or at least a Doctorate degree in Psychology, Professor status is given to them.
Go through the link for more details
To be a Psychologist you should have the following skills:
Analytical mind for diagnosis
To effectively counsel patients who suffer from mental/behavioral issues lot of patience.
Excellent communication skills.
A genuine and passionate for helping patient
Hope this is helpful
Thanks