UNIT 1.3

Question 1

Practice framework for psychologists: Registration categories

Answer 1

-Mental Health Assistant

-Psychometrists

-Registered counsellors

-Psychologists

Question 2

Mental Health Assistant

Answer 2

-Their main task is to facilitate health
and wellness in individuals, families and communities.

• Mental health assistants cannot, however, perform
  psychotherapy and conduct psychological testing.

Question 3

Psychometrists

Answer 3

. A psychometrist
is trained to administer psychometric testing, interpret test results and give feedback to clients.

Question 4

Registered counsellors

Answer 4

-Counsellors are trained to do basic psychological screening (testing) and execute short-term supportive counselling interventions in context.

-Counsellors must refer clients to appropriate psychologists for in-depth psychological assessment, counselling and therapy