List of Psych Licensing Requirements

Wouldn't it be nice if someone could create a chart online with the state requirements for psychology licensing boards state by state.
You know...

APA req?
Masters level license?
Doctorate and postdoc req.
Residency hours req.

Of course if you know of one, please speak up.
Dan B

 

Please allow me to toss in another wrinkle. Once you figure out the licensing requirements (I don't think they vary much from state to state) then you also have to check into the insurance companies. For example, you can become licensed but that doesn't necessarily mean that insurance company XYZ or the local HMO's will reimburse you for your services. You may find yourself in a situation where you are legally free to open a private practice but forced to require your clients to pay out-of-pocket. Most people can not afford that. Those that can afford it will be reluctant to pay out-of-pocket for a rookie therapist. This is one of the reasons why MSWs trump most MAs. They're not necessarily better therapists, but they are universally reimbursable by insurance companies. Good luck.
Jack

 

So complex

Yes, it is so complex. I know here in NC they ave begun licensing Master's level Psychological Assistants after a certain number of supervised practice, to practice as a "Licensed Psychological Associate". I believe that they are then able to avail themselves of insurance payments, etc. If the companies allow.
I love the site below...

http://www.enamp.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=4

but. It's not enough info.

Complex it is.

Dan B

 

I think I addressed this here.