Clinical psychologists have moved far beyond their original positions as psychological testers working under the supervision of doctors. They are now healthcare professionals in their own right. With society's affirmation of their work, they have developed an independent profession.
時至今日，美國的臨床心理師已經由一個實施測驗者及在醫師督導下的工作者，發展成為具有高度自主性的心理衛生專業人員，在愈來愈受到社會大眾的肯定之下，擁有獨立地位。