A mental health professional with training in the behavioral sciences who provides direct service to clients is known as a(n)

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A clinical psychologist has specific training in the behavioral sciences and provides direct service to clients. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication and provide therapy, but may not have the same level of training in the behavioral sciences. Occupational therapists provide intervention to help individuals perform daily tasks, but may not specialize in mental health. Clinician is a general term that can refer to any professional providing direct service to clients, but does not specify training in the behavioral sciences.

A Mental Health Professional with Training in the Behavioral Sciences