Industrial-Organizational Psychologists:

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

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Indiana Average Salary
Average Time to Fill 41 days
Typical Education Advanced degree (includes Master's, Professional, and Doctoral degrees)
Typical Experience Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) 70
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) 4.59 %

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Skills Profile


Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Creativity
Leadership
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Decision-making
Oral Communication
Professionalism
Written Communication
Organization
Problem-solving
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Technology and Tool Usage

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Thinking Creatively

Design human resource management systems
Develop position and organization competency models
Develop staff policies
Improve methods for worker selection or promotion
Develop management control systems
Develop job evaluation programs
Develop business, financial, or operational policies, procedures, or standards
Design tools to facilitate employee development
Develop evaluation instrument or objectives
Develop records management systems
Establish recruiting procedures
Develop methods of social or economic research
Develop psychometric instruments such as tests, rating scales, or related material
Develop psychological, situational, or behaviorally based interviews
Write research or project grant proposals
Develop simple operational data repositories or databases
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Write business project or bid proposals
Develop new products based on scientific research
Establish employee performance standards
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables

Analyzing Data or Information

Interpret psychological test results
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research data
Perform handwriting analysis
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Interpret ability or achievement test results
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Analyze business or organizational operating practices or procedures
Interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
Analyze sales activities or trends
Analyze employment and personnel data
Analyze business, operational, or management reports
Analyze social or economic data
Analyze market conditions or trends
Analyze data on curricula or instructional methods

Getting Information

Conduct survey research of specified populations and demographics
Perform psychological research
Collect psychological or social sciences related data
Conduct field research
Collect statistical data
Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys
Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants
Conduct interviews to gather information related to human resources, training, or organizational effectiveness
Conduct organizational studies
Conduct scientific research of organizational behavior or processes
Conduct legal research
Conduct business, market, or managerial research
Identify interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
Identify interrelationships among individuals or social groups
Confer with instructors or trainers
Collect personal information
Obtain approval for project plans

Training and Teaching Others

Develop lesson, course, or training objectives
Develop training programs
Establish educational, instructional, or training policies, procedures, or standards
Develop educational and instructional programs
Develop training evaluation procedures
Organize training procedure manuals
Develop instructional materials
Prepare psychological reports or presentations
Develop training materials
Manage decorum in meetings or group sessions
Perform needs assessment
Identify training needs
Teach training techniques
Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures

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Booster Skills & Certifications

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Organizational Analysis
Succession Planning
Process Improvement
Strategic Planning
Oracle
Security Clearance
Human Resource Management Industry Knowledge

Related Licensing Requirements

Limited Scope Psychologist (18-0000000097)

IAC 1.1-3-8 Limited scope temporary psychology permit Authority: IC 25-33-1-4.5 Authority: IC 25-1-9; IC 25-33-1-3; IC 25-33-1-9 Sec. 8. (a) A person: (1) not currently licensed to practice psychology in Indiana; (2) licensed to practice psychology without supervision by any board or licensing agency of any other state or jurisdiction; and (3) eligible for licensure under IC 25-33-1-9; may apply to the board for a limited scope temporary psychology permit that, if issued under this section, shall remain valid for a nonrenewable period not to exceed a total of thirty (30) days in any two (2) year period. (b) A person seeking a limited scope temporary psychology permit under this section shall do the following: (1) Complete an application form supplied by the board specifying the following: (A) The reasons for seeking a limited scope temporary psychology permit. (B) The type, extent, and specialization of psychological services that the applicant intends to, or may, provide. (C) The applicant's: (i) residence and office addresses and telephone numbers; (ii) e-mail address; and (D) Statements regarding the psychologist's disciplinary history and fitness to practice. (2) Submit, with the application for a limited scope temporary psychology permit, the following: (A) One (1) recent passport-type photograph of the applicant, taken within eight (8) weeks prior to filing the application. (B) Proof of holding a current and valid unrestricted license to practice psychology without supervision in another state or jurisdiction.(C) The fee for a temporary permit to practice psychology required by 868 IAC 1.1-12-1. (c) All information on the application shall be submitted under oath or affirmation, subject to penalties for perjury.

- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana State Psychology Board (3172342051)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/psych.htm

Psychologist Limited (18-0000000098)

868 IAC 1.1-3-8 Limited scope temporary psychology permit Authority: IC 25-33-1-4.5 Authority: IC 25-1-9; IC 25-33-1-3; IC 25-33-1-9 Sec. 8. (a) A person: (1) not currently licensed to practice psychology in Indiana; (2) licensed to practice psychology without supervision by any board or licensing agency of any other state or jurisdiction; and (3) eligible for licensure under IC 25-33-1-9; may apply to the board for a limited scope temporary psychology permit that, if issued under this section, shall remain valid for a nonrenewable period not to exceed a total of thirty (30) days in any two (2) year period. (b) A person seeking a limited scope temporary psychology permit under this section shall do the following: (1) Complete an application form supplied by the board specifying the following: (A) The reasons for seeking a limited scope temporary psychology permit. (B) The type, extent, and specialization of psychological services that the applicant intends to, or may, provide. (C) The applicant's: (i) residence and office addresses and telephone numbers; (ii) e-mail address; and (D) Statements regarding the psychologist's disciplinary history and fitness to practice. (2) Submit, with the application for a limited scope temporary psychology permit, the following: (A) One (1) recent passport-type photograph of the applicant, taken within eight (8) weeks prior to filing the application. (B) Proof of holding a current and valid unrestricted license to practice psychology without supervision in another state or jurisdiction.(C) The fee for a temporary permit to practice psychology required by 868 IAC 1.1-12-1. (c) All information on the application shall be submitted under oath or affirmation, subject to penalties for perjury.

- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana State Psychology Board (3172342051)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/psych.htm

Psychologist (18-0000000028)

To obtain licensure as a psychologist in Indiana, a candidate must: Be at least 18 years of age. Possess a doctoral degree in psychology from an institution of higher learning recognized and approved by the board. Have passed successfully the board-administered examination. Have not been convicted of a crime nor have been subject to disciplinary sanctions that would interfere with the ability to carry out professional duties. Pay all examination and application fees. Licenses are renewed during even-numbered years, subject to continuing education requirements. More information, including application packets and test dates, may be obtained directly from the Indiana State Psychology Board.

- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana State Psychology Board (3172342051)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/psych.htm

Temporary Psychologist Permit (18-0000000099)

IAC 1.1-3-8 Limited scope temporary psychology permit Authority: IC 25-33-1-4.5 Authority: IC 25-1-9; IC 25-33-1-3; IC 25-33-1-9 Sec. 8. (a) A person: (1) not currently licensed to practice psychology in Indiana; (2) licensed to practice psychology without supervision by any board or licensing agency of any other state or jurisdiction; and (3) eligible for licensure under IC 25-33-1-9; may apply to the board for a limited scope temporary psychology permit that, if issued under this section, shall remain valid for a nonrenewable period not to exceed a total of thirty (30) days in any two (2) year period. (b) A person seeking a limited scope temporary psychology permit under this section shall do the following: (1) Complete an application form supplied by the board specifying the following: (A) The reasons for seeking a limited scope temporary psychology permit. (B) The type, extent, and specialization of psychological services that the applicant intends to, or may, provide. (C) The applicant's: (i) residence and office addresses and telephone numbers; (ii) e-mail address; and (D) Statements regarding the psychologist's disciplinary history and fitness to practice. (2) Submit, with the application for a limited scope temporary psychology permit, the following: (A) One (1) recent passport-type photograph of the applicant, taken within eight (8) weeks prior to filing the application. (B) Proof of holding a current and valid unrestricted license to practice psychology without supervision in another state or jurisdiction.(C) The fee for a temporary permit to practice psychology required by 868 IAC 1.1-12-1. (c) All information on the application shall be submitted under oath or affirmation, subject to penalties for perjury.

- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana State Psychology Board (3172342051)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/psych.htm

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