Most Important Skills For A Clinical Psychologist At UCLA And Spectrum Psych LA
Reina, a Clinical Psychologist balancing research and clinical work at UCLA and Spectrum Psych LA, emphasizes the need for "being constantly curious and learning more," alongside strong interpersonal skills like "being a good listener" and "having a lot of empathy and understanding." The ability to adapt quickly between tasks, maintain patience, and effectively implement different strategies is also crucial for success in this dual role.
Empathy, Patience, Active Listening, Curiosity, Adaptability
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Reina Factor
Clinical Psychologist
UCLA and Spectrum Psych LA
Emory University 2012
Virginia Tech PhD Clinical Psychology
Psychology
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Medical
Honors Student, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
2. A curious and continuous learning mindset.
3. Excellent listening skills, empathy, patience, and the ability to adapt strategies to meet individual client needs.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
I would say because I like both research and clinical work. It requires a number of different skills, so I'd say organization is key.
It also requires being able to shift very quickly between different tasks, while also being constantly curious and learning more. On the clinical side, being a good listener with a lot of empathy and understanding for people is important.
I think a big part is meeting them where they're at and having a lot of patience. I love working with this population, and sometimes it takes a little more time for them to warm up. It also takes a lot of implementing different strategies.