Psychologist
Description:
The practice of psychology is the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of behavior for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive or undesired behavior; enhancing interpersonal relationships, personal, group or organizational effectiveness and work and/or life adjustment; and improving behavioral health and/or mental health. The practice includes, but is not limited to psychological (including neuropsychological) testing and counseling; psychoanalysis; psychotherapy; the diagnosis and treatment of mental, nervous, emotional, cognitive or behavioral disorders, disabilities, ailments or illnesses, alcoholism, substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury or disability, psychological aspects of learning (including learning disorders); and the use of accepted classification systems.
Certification Requirements:
Must meet education, examination, experience, age, and moral character requirements.
Recertification Requirements:
Re-register every three years at a cost of $178.
Age Requirements:
At least 21 years old.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Doctoral level degree in psychology and 3,500 hours of experience.
Fees:
Initial licensure and first registration $294 and each three year registration is $178.
Examination Requirements:
Passing score (75%) on EPPP - national examination.
Examination Description:
Covers every area of psychology.
Certifications Issued and Active:
From January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, there were 507 licenses issued for this occupation.
As of January 1, 2010, there were 11,915 currently registered licenses for this occupation.
Licensing Authority:
New York State Education Department
Office of Professions
Psychology Board Office
Education Building
89 Washington Avenue, 304
Albany, New York 12234
Phone: (518) 474-3817 Ext. 150
Fax: (518) 486-4846
Email: mailto:psychbd@mail.nysed.gov
Standard Occupational Classification:
19-3031 to 19-3039 - Various Psychologists, to All Other Psychologists
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Additional Information:
American Psychology Association
750 First Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20002-4242
Phone: (202) 336-5500