Psychologists in Estrie

The employment outlook will be Good for psychologists (NOC 31200) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupation depends primarily on the need for psychological care and government spending on these services.

In recent years, demand has increased significantly due to growing awareness of mental health issues and a reduction in the stigma associated with these issues in the public sphere. To meet this growing demand, the government is investing in expanding and improving mental health services for the entire population.

Expanded insurance coverage for psychological care and the increased availability of employee assistance programs are also continuing to stimulate demand for professionals in private practice.

In recent years, vacant positions in the public sector have been difficult to fill, due to the pull of private practice. To support recruitment and train more professionals, the government has introduced several measures, including a scholarship program for doctoral students in psychology who have an internship in the public network.

In Quebec, only doctoral graduates are allowed to use the title of psychologist.

Here are some key facts about psychologists in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Psychologists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 86%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%