Psychologist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TH0004X
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What do Health Psychologists do?
Health psychologists study the relationship between psychology and physical health.
They focus on how psychological factors, such as thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, influence health and well-being.
Health psychologists play a crucial role in bridging the gap between psychology and health by understanding and addressing how psychological factors influence physical well-being. They help individuals improve their health behaviors, cope with health challenges, and promote overall well-being.
Responsibilities
- Assess and diagnose psychological factors that contribute to health issues
- Develop and implement interventions to improve health behaviors, such as smoking cessation, weight management, and adherence to medical treatments
- Educate patients about the connection between psychology and health
- Promote healthy lifestyle choices
- Help patients cope with chronic illnesses and other health challenges
- Encourage patients to make informed decisions about their health
- Research the psychological aspects of health and disease
Areas of Specialization
- Behavioral medicine: Focuses on changing health behaviors through interventions like smoking cessation and weight loss
- Health promotion: Promotes healthy lifestyles and disease prevention
- Pain management: Helps patients manage chronic pain and improve their quality of life
- Pediatric health psychology: Works with children and adolescents on health issues, such as obesity and anxiety
- Stress management: Assists patients in reducing stress and its impact on health
- Oncology psychology: Supports cancer patients and their families during treatment and recovery
Specialty Psychologist
Addiction Substance Use Disorder Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TA0400X
A psychologist with a proficiency that involves the application of psychological treatment of addiction stemming from the use of alcohol and other psychoactive substances (e.g., nicotine, marijuana, cocaine, heroin) or behavioral addictions (e.g., gambling) with the aim of cessation or reduction of use and/or the amelioration of emotional, behavioral, interpersonal and other problems arising from the addictive behavior.
Adult Development & Aging Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TA0700X
A psychologist who specializes in geropsychology, which applies the knowledge and methods of psychology to understanding and helping older persons and their families to maintain well-being, overcome problems, and achieve maximum potential during later life.
Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TB0200X
A psychologist who reflects an experimental-clinical approach distinguished by the use of principles of human learning and development and theories of cognitive processing to promote meaningful change in maladaptive human behavior and thinking.
Clinical Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TC0700X
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education, and supervision; and research-based practice.
Counseling Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TC1900X
A psychologist who specializes in general practice and health services.
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TC2200X
A psychologist who develops and applies scientific knowledge to the delivery of psychological services to infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents within their social context.
Exercise & Sports Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TE1100X
A psychologist with a proficiency in sports psychology who uses psychological knowledge and skills to address optimal performance and well-being of athletes, developmental and social aspects of sports participation, and systemic issues associated with sports settings and organizations.
Family Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TF0000X
A psychologist whose specialty is founded on principles of systems theory, with the interpersonal system of the family as the focus of assessment, intervention, and research.
Forensic Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TF0200X
A psychologist whose specialty is characterized by activities primarily intended to provide professional psychological expertise within the judicial and legal systems.
Health Service Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TH0100X
A psychologist, certified/licensed at the independent practice level in his/her state, who is duly trained and experienced in the delivery of direct, preventative, assessment, and therapeutic intervention services to individuals whose growth, adjustment, or functioning is actually impaired or is demonstrably at high risk of impairment (1974).
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TM1800X
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Psychologists provide assessment, formulation, and interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities, addressing mental health issues, behavioral challenges, and quality of life.
They integrate evidence-based therapies like CBT and Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) with creative, compassion-focused, and systemic approaches, and often work within multi-disciplinary teams to support individuals, families, and carers.
Their work includes complex assessments, such as IQ and diagnostic evaluations, cognitive assessments, and the creation of personalized intervention plans to enhance functioning and overall well-being.
Prescribing Medical Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TP0016X
A licensed, doctoral-level psychologist authorized to prescribe and has undergone specialized education and training in preparation for prescriptive practice, has passed an examination accepted by the state board of psychology relevant to establishing competence for prescribing, and has received from the state board of psychology a current certificate granting prescriptive authority, which has not been revoked or suspended.
Psychoanalysis Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TP0814X
A psychologist whose specialty is distinguished from other specialties by its body of knowledge and its intensive treatment approaches.
Group Psychotherapy Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TP2701X
A psychologist who specializes in group psychology and group psychotherapy, which is an evidence-based specialty that prepares group leaders to identify and capitalize on developmental and healing possibilities embedded in the interpersonal/intrapersonal functioning of individual group members, as well as collectively for the group.
Rehabilitation Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TR0400X
A psychologist who specializes in the study and application of psychological principles on behalf of persons who have disability due to injury or illness.
School Psychologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TS0200X
A psychologist whose specialty is concerned with the science and practice of psychology with children, youth, families, learners of all ages, and the schooling process.