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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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Human Services |
| Indiana Average Salary | $121,395.00 |
| 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 |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 5.29 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 18 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 41.08 % |
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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
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
Improve methods for worker selection or promotion
Develop staff policies
Develop position and organization competency models
Design human resource management systems
Develop methods of social or economic research
Establish recruiting procedures
Develop records management systems
Develop evaluation instrument or objectives
Design tools to facilitate employee development
Develop business, financial, or operational policies, procedures, or standards
Develop job evaluation programs
Develop management control systems
Develop psychological, situational, or behaviorally based interviews
Develop psychometric instruments such as tests, rating scales, or related material
Write research or project grant proposals
Develop complex computer databases
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop simple operational data repositories or databases
Write business project or bid proposals
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Establish employee performance standards
Develop new products based on scientific research
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Develop staff policies
Develop position and organization competency models
Design human resource management systems
Develop methods of social or economic research
Establish recruiting procedures
Develop records management systems
Develop evaluation instrument or objectives
Design tools to facilitate employee development
Develop business, financial, or operational policies, procedures, or standards
Develop job evaluation programs
Develop management control systems
Develop psychological, situational, or behaviorally based interviews
Develop psychometric instruments such as tests, rating scales, or related material
Write research or project grant proposals
Develop complex computer databases
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop simple operational data repositories or databases
Write business project or bid proposals
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Establish employee performance standards
Develop new products based on scientific research
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Analyzing Data or Information
Perform handwriting analysis
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research data
Interpret psychological test results
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Interpret ability or achievement test results
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Analyze business or organizational operating practices or procedures
Analyze business, operational, or management reports
Analyze employment and personnel data
Analyze sales activities or trends
Interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
Analyze market conditions or trends
Analyze social or economic data
Analyze data on curricula or instructional methods
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research data
Interpret psychological test results
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Interpret ability or achievement test results
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Analyze business or organizational operating practices or procedures
Analyze business, operational, or management reports
Analyze employment and personnel data
Analyze sales activities or trends
Interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
Analyze market conditions or trends
Analyze social or economic data
Analyze data on curricula or instructional methods
Getting Information
Conduct survey research of specified populations and demographics
Collect statistical data
Conduct field research
Collect psychological or social sciences related data
Perform psychological research
Conduct interviews to gather information related to human resources, training, or organizational effectiveness
Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants
Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys
Identify interrelationships among individuals or social groups
Identify interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
Conduct business, market, or managerial research
Conduct legal research
Conduct scientific research of organizational behavior or processes
Conduct organizational studies
Obtain approval for project plans
Collect personal information
Confer with instructors or trainers
Collect statistical data
Conduct field research
Collect psychological or social sciences related data
Perform psychological research
Conduct interviews to gather information related to human resources, training, or organizational effectiveness
Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants
Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys
Identify interrelationships among individuals or social groups
Identify interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
Conduct business, market, or managerial research
Conduct legal research
Conduct scientific research of organizational behavior or processes
Conduct organizational studies
Obtain approval for project plans
Collect personal information
Confer with instructors or trainers
Training and Teaching Others
Develop training evaluation procedures
Develop educational and instructional programs
Establish educational, instructional, or training policies, procedures, or standards
Develop training programs
Develop lesson, course, or training objectives
Develop training materials
Prepare psychological reports or presentations
Develop instructional materials
Organize training procedure manuals
Manage decorum in meetings or group sessions
Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures
Teach training techniques
Identify training needs
Perform needs assessment
Develop educational and instructional programs
Establish educational, instructional, or training policies, procedures, or standards
Develop training programs
Develop lesson, course, or training objectives
Develop training materials
Prepare psychological reports or presentations
Develop instructional materials
Organize training procedure manuals
Manage decorum in meetings or group sessions
Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures
Teach training techniques
Identify training needs
Perform needs assessment
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana State Psychology Board (3172342051)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/psych.htm
