What do they do?

• Clinical child psychologists work in hospital, private and academic settings.
  
  

How much do they earn?

• Clinical child psychologists earn different annual incomes depending on which type of degree they hold. The income range is between $20,000 for entry level and $72,000 for PhD holders. In several cases, salaries can be $100,000 and more.
  
  

Type of degree

• Clinical child psychologists need at least a master's degree in clinical psychology, and appropriate state licensing.
  
  

Benefits

• The benefits of a clinical child psychologist are plenty. Psychologists have the option of working in private practice, where they are their own boss, or working within a group setting with other medical personnel.
  
  

Downsides

• Insurance companies require that psychologists keep extensive records of all patients.
  
  

Is it right for me?

• Clinical child psychology involves working with children who may have severe mental challenges. There is a high risk of burnout, and some clients can be needy.
  
  

Continuing education

• All psychologists working in a counseling setting must undergo continuing education throughout their careers. The upside of this is that by doing so, they are placing themselves at a higher experience level than newer psychologists.