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Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To practice as a Psychologist one must be in possession of a qualification at MQF Level 7 in an area of Psychology and a warrant issued by the Malta Psychology Profession Board following two years of supervised practice.
Training programmes include:
• Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
• Master of Psychology in Counselling Psychology (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
• Master of Psychology in Educational Psychology (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
• Master of Psychology in Forensic Psychology (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
• Master of Psychology in Health Psychology (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
• Master of Psychology in Neuropsychology (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Psychologists are expected to have:
• Knowledge of psychological theories, assessment and interventions related to area of expertise
• Helping skills and knowledge of techniques such as counselling, coaching, mentoring or psychotherapy
• Knowledge of relevant code of ethics and conduct and client confidentiality procedures
• A strong sense of self-awareness
• The ability to be non-judgmental and work with people from different educational
backgrounds
• The ability to work objectively whilst facing
unpleasant/difficult and emotional situations • An understanding of equality and
diversity issues
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
particularly when working in an organisational/
educational setting
• Business and financial skills (in case of
self-employment)
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Written communication skills in Maltese and/
or English • IT skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills • The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
• Leadership skills • Research skills
Number of employees (2017)
90
Share of foreigners (2017)
3%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+12%
Median Pay (per annum)
€21,100
Occupational Handbook 2018
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