The Clinical Psychologist: Background, Roles, and Functions

Clinical psychology is the largest of psychological specializationin the United States. It deals most often andmost directly with public health and welfare in governmentagencies, universities, hospitals, clinics, and privateindustries and organizations. This volume describes thenature and function of the clinician, traces the evolutionof the field, and devines workable training procedures.This collection presents an overview of the major aspectsof the field, defining the history and professional role ofthe clinical psychologist.The volume includes the historic Shakow Report, aswell as major essays illuminating significant developmentsin the field. The editors have systematically organized thecontributions into the categories of history, training, rolesand functions, inter-professional relations and communications,the practice of clinical psychology outside theUnited States, and general information of particular useto those training in clinical psychology.In this practical and useful volume, the professionalin clinical psychology will find a complete, one-volumesourcebook on his field. The student who has electedto specialize in clinical psychology or is consideringthis move will find it useful to gain a perspective on thedevelopment of the field. Those outside clinical psychology-psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, andall mental health specialists-will find practical informationthat can assist them in their professional roles.