Psychologist Salaries in Nigeria

A psychologist is someone who studies mental processes and human behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and the environment.

Psychologists assess, diagnose and treat individuals suffering from psychological distress and mental illness. They also perform psychotherapy and develop treatment plans.

Psychologist Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific studies of behavior and brain function
• Research and identify behavioral or emotional patterns
• Diagnose and treat various mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
• Provide assessment and recommendations for appropriate treatments
• Test for patterns that will help them better understand and predict behavior
• Conduct case management and other administrative tasks as needed

Psychologist Qualification

4-year degree in psychology

Psychologist Skills

Critical thinking skill, communication skill, empathy, patience.

Common Psychologist Interview Questions

• Tell us about the theoretical orientations you support?
• Tell us about a difficult situation you faced in your job? How did you contribute to solve the situation? Did it help?
• As a psychologist what are your career goals?
• What kind of researches are you interested in, as a psychologists?
• Tell us how you would prove to be an asset for this company?