Also called: Cast Psychologist, Production Psychologist
Screens reality show contestants and supports their mental health during and after filming.
A production psychologist interviews finalists, flags anyone who might not handle the stress, and is on call during filming if a cast member struggles.
Approximate; often freelance alongside a private practice.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. Doctorate in psychology and license.
Ways in: Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Psychology.
Growing about average. Growing attention to contestant welfare.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can screen questionnaires, but assessing and supporting people in person needs a licensed psychologist.
Classes: AP Psychology, Biology, AP Statistics, English.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3039.
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