The intercultural competence in the competence structure of the psychologist

In article, according to the competence approach, the basic functions carried out by the psychologist in the practical activities are shown. It is fixed, that realization of the majority of functions depends on a level of the psychologist communicative abilities. Last years in connection with the growth of interethnic contacts intercultural competence (1C) starts to play a special role. The author on the basis of research experience formulates the maintenance of the intercultural competence.