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Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
 
Description

Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists - Diagnose and treat mental disorders; learning disabilities; and cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems using individual, child, family, and group therapies. May design and implement behavior modification programs.

O*NET code 19-3031.00

 
Wages

The national average annual salary for this occupation is $72,540 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $34.87. The average wage in New Mexico is well below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $28.20 and most workers in this occupation earn between $19.00 and $32.80 per hour.

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New Mexico Local Wages for Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
AreaEntry WageAverage WageExperienced Wage
National Annual$72,540
National Hourly$34.87
Statewide Annual$39,519$58,649$68,214
Statewide Hourly$19.00$28.20$32.80
+ Metro Areas
Albuquerque Annual$41,075$63,019$73,991
Hourly $19.75$30.30$35.57
Farmington Annual$52,052$68,507$76,734
Hourly $25.03$32.94$36.89
Las Cruces Annual$28,328$44,377$52,402
Hourly $13.62$21.34$25.19
Santa Fe Annual$42,519$52,226$57,080
Hourly $20.44$25.11$27.44
+ Regions
Central Annual$41,075$63,019$73,991
Hourly $19.75$30.30$35.57
Eastern Annual$37,243$54,668$63,380
Hourly $17.91$26.28$30.47
Northern Annual$42,426$55,285$61,715
Hourly $20.40$26.58$29.67
Southwestern Annual$29,554$44,740$52,333
Hourly $14.21$21.51$25.16

A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website. Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.

 
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Job Growth

New Mexico

2008 to 2018

In 2008 there were about 3,440 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 18 percent and an estmated 4,050 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities are good or favorable, as there should be about 61 openings each year for workers in this occupation.

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New Mexico Local Needs for Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
AreaEstimated
Employment
2008
Projected
Employment
2018
Annual
Percent
Change
Total
Annual
Average
Openings
New Mexico3,4404,0501.66%61
+ Metro Areas
Albuquerque1,8602,1701.51%30
Farmington40501.13%1
Las Cruces2803602.44%8
Santa Fe8009401.59%14
+ Regions
Central1,8602,1701.51%30
Eastern----
Northern9901,1001.01%11
Southwestern3404302.31%9

A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.

 
Education

School Psychologists usually need Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level..

Education LevelPercentage
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.54%
Master's Degree27%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession18%
Doctoral Degree1%
Post-Doctoral Training0%
Bachelor's Degree0%

Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.

Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.

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New Mexico Schools with programs for Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
+ Clovis Community College
Website:http://www.clovis.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus
Website:http://www.enmu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
+ Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso
Website:http://www.ruidoso.enmu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico Highlands University
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Espanola
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/espanola/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Farmington
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/farmington/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Raton
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/raton/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Rio Rancho
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/riorancho/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Roswell
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/roswell/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Santa Fe
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/santafe/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico State University main campus(NMSU)
Website:http://www.nmsu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Doctor's DegreesPsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
Post-Master's CertificatesSchool Psychology
+ NM Institute of Mining & Technology (NMIMT)
Website:http://www.nmt.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
+ San Juan College
Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ San Juan College - East
Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1742.asp
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ San Juan College - West
Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1740.asp
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ Santa Fe Community College
Website:http://www.sfcc.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ Southwestern College
Website:http://www.swc.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Post-Master's CertificatesCounseling Psychology
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Counseling Psychology
+ Univerisity of New Mexico - Gallup
Website:http://www.gallup.unm.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ University of New Mexico Main Campus-UNM
Website:http://www.unm.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Doctor's DegreesPsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ University of Saint Francis
Website:https://www.stfrancis.edu/usf-campuses/albuquerque-new-mexico/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ University of the Southwest
Website:http://www.usw.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
+ Western New Mexico University
Website:http://www.wnmu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General

This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.

 
License
License TitleContactYearNumber issued
Prescribing PsychologistBoard of Psychologist Examiners
2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor ,
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 547-4960
www.rld.state.nm.us/Psychology/index.html
201013
PsychologistBoard of Psychologist Examiners
2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor ,
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 547-4960
www.rld.state.nm.us/Psychology/index.html
201041
Instructional Support ProvidersNM Public Education Department - Professional Licensure Bureau
300 Don Gaspar,
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 582-5821
www.ped.state.nm.us/Licensure/
2010

Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.

 
WorkKeys Skill Levels

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Industires that Hire Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists in New Mexico.
IndustryPercent of Employed
Administrative and Support Services17.8%
Ambulatory Health Care Services5.0%
Educational Services17.9%
Hospitals2.3%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities*
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services*
Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job34.5%
Social Assistance6.0%

* Data is confidential.

Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau

 
Common Titles
  • Applied Behavior Science Specialist (ABSS)
  • Assessment Coordinator
  • Assessment Specialist
  • Assistant, School Psychologist
  • Associate School Psychologist
  • Behavior Analyst
  • Behavior Specialist
  • Behavior Therapist
  • Behavioral Analyst
  • Behavioral Psychologist
  • Behavioral Specialist
  • Chemical Dependency Therapist
  • Child Psychologist
  • Child Psychometrist
  • Child Study Team Director
  • Clinical Counselor
  • Clinical Director
  • Clinical Professor
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Clinical Therapist
  • College Counselor
  • Consulting Psychologist
  • Counseling Psychologist
  • Counseling Services Director
  • Counselor
  • Criminal Profiler
  • Criminal Psychologist
  • Eating Disorder Specialist
  • Educational Diagnostician
  • Elder Counselor
  • Family Psychologist
  • Forensic Psychologist
  • Group Counselor
  • Guidance Counselor
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Marriage Counselor, Psychologist
  • Neuropsychologist
  • Out-Patient Therapist
  • Pediatric Psychologist
  • Preliminary School Psychologist
  • Professor
  • Psychological Examiner, School
  • Psychologist
  • Psychologist, Chief
  • Psychologist, Developmental
  • Psychologist, Experimental
  • Psychometrist
  • Psychotherapist
  • School Counselor
  • School Psychologist
  • School Psychology Specialist
  • School Psychometrist
  • School Social Worker
  • Sex Offender Treatment Professional
  • Sexual Assault Counselor
  • Social Worker
  • Team Psychologist
  • Therapist
  • Treatment Coordinator
  • Vocational Psychologist

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