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In this study, we categorize the reasons for job satisfaction among psychological support professionals. We asked 81 clinical psychologists and clinical developmental psychologists about their job satisfaction using a 6-point scale ranging from “very satisfied” to “not satisfied at all,” and asked them to freely explain their reasons. Of the 81 participants, 67 （82.7％） were satisfied with their job and 14 （17.3％） were not satisfied. The reasons for job satisfaction are divided into three categories: “chance to exercise one’s abilities and growth,” “employment environment,” and “human relations.” “Chance to exercise one’s abilities and growth” has four subcategories: “rewarding/achievement,” “self-growth through work,” “sense of achievement at the desired job,” and “utilization of specialized skills.” The second category, “employment environment” has four subcategories: “work-life balance,” “flexible working style,” “salary/welfare,” and “employment status.” The third category, “human relations” has three subcategories: “existence of colleague psychological support professionals,” “good relationships” and “cooperation with other professionals.” The contents of each of these categories reveal much about the characteristics of clinical psychological support professionals.