Career switch, measured
From Clinical Psychologist to Chaplain
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 58% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Counseling, Electronic health records, Mental health, Research; the main skills to add are Teaching, Driving, Pharmacy, Customer service.
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skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillClinical PsychologistChaplain
- Counseling40%62%
- Electronic health records23%21%
- Mental health85%26%
- Research16%21%
- Patient care14%55%
- Leadership15%47%
- Communication7%21%
- Training and coaching5%26%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Chaplain postings, rarely in Clinical Psychologist ones.
SkillClinical PsychologistChaplain
- Teaching–21%
- Driving–17%
- Pharmacy–9%
- Customer service–9%
Plan your move to Chaplain
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