noun
clinical psychologist; psychological professional
Often used in compound titles like 臨床心理士 (certified clinical psychologist). Refers to a professional who provides psychological assessment and therapy.
See also: 臨床心理士
彼女は病院で心理士として働いている。
She works as a clinical psychologist at a hospital.
臨床心理士の資格を取るには大学院を修了する必要がある。
To become a certified clinical psychologist, you need to complete graduate school.
A psychiatrist (medical doctor who can prescribe medication), while 心理士 is a psychologist who typically provides therapy and assessment.
Compound of 心理 (psychology) and 士 (professional, specialist).