What is a psychology assistant?

A psychology assistant aides a licensed psychologist in the care of patients. Psychology assistants are not licensed to provide therapy or work independently; they serve patients under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. As a psychology assistant, your responsibilities and duties include assisting with new patient intake, conducting assessments, and aiding in research. Because psychologists need a master's degree or a doctorate, many people with bachelor's degrees in psychology become psychology assistants to determine if they would like to continue on this career path.