Candidates are expected to pass examinations within two years of the time that they are approved to take them. Two years of supervised professional experience is required for full licensure. The Board considers 35 hours a week full-time. Other internship experiences may be accepted if they meet standards adopted the Board bhec.
A fingerprint-based background check is required. Candidates may begin the process before applying. However, candidates must follow instructions found in the application packet. They may schedule at any MorphoTrust site in Texas by calling Out-of-state candidates may utilize another law enforcement service to have their fingerprints captured, but must send them to the Texas vendor. There are special instructions that must be followed.
Out-of-state candidates may make a written request for a fingerprint application packet which includes fingerprint cards and an envelope addressed to the vendor. Candidates must have background checks performed at each level of licensure unless they have had one within the prior 18 months.
Individuals who have criminal convictions on their records and are considering enrolling in doctoral programs in psychology may have their criminal history evaluated prior to enrollment.
If they are found eligible, they will be issued a letter which will be valid when it is time to apply. Candidates first apply to the Board when they are preparing to begin postdoctoral practice.
Official transcripts are due at this time. Click Here for Application Forms and additional Materials. Click Here for the Licensed Psychologist application forms.
Psychologists who are licensed in other states may apply by the standard pathway or use a mobility pathway if they qualify. Texas reciprocity is extended to the U. Out-of-state applicants should make sure they have current information as new states may enter or exit reciprocity agreements. Psychologists in these states are eligible for the reciprocal license if they have held their credential for at least five years and do not have a disciplinary record bhec.
Reciprocal candidates do not have to take the oral examination and thus qualify for full licensure immediately. Reciprocity application pack bhec. Any of the following can simplify the application process: National Register Health Service provider credential, American Board of Professional Psychology specialty credential, Certificate of Professional Qualification. Candidates who hold an acceptable credential are assumed to have earned doctoral degrees, passed appropriate board examinations, and provided references.
They will still need to take the oral exam; they will be credentialed first as provisional psychologists, but will not necessarily be required to practice under supervision. Under rule Applicants who are spouses of military personnel have alternate requirements if it is determined that the state of licensure has substantively equivalent requirements bhec.
International candidates are eligible to go through the licensing process if their education is evaluated and found equivalent by the University of Texas-Austin bhec. Individuals may also consider applying for licensure as a psychological associate if they do not wish to undertake re-specialization, but still want the ability to practice independently.
The requirements for obtaining licensure as a psychological associate are set forth in 22 TAC The following are requirements for independent practice authority for licensed psychological associates:. The requirements for obtaining licensure as a specialist in school psychology are set forth in 22 TAC Licensed Psychologist The requirements for obtaining licensure as a psychologist are set forth in 22 TAC Generally, these requirements include: a doctoral degree in psychology; passage of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology; passage of the Jurisprudence Examination; a minimum of 1, hours of supervised experience received in a formal internship within a doctoral program; and a minimum of 1, hours of supervised experience received following conferral of a doctoral degree.
NOTE: Applicants who graduated from an APA or CPA accredited degree program or a substantially equivalent degree program may be able to count certain experience acquired in their doctoral program toward this requirement. Please see 22 TAC
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