Psychologist Licensure Procedures in New Hampshire

How to become a Psychologist in New Hampshire...

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Explore the information below and begin your journey toward becoming a licensed psychologist in New Hampshire. The following procedures have been the same for many years; however, they are subject to change and it would be wise to contact the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice at (603) 271-6762 if you have any concerns or questions regarding requirements for earning your New Hampshire psychologist license.

I'm a High School Graduate...

As a high school graduate in the Northeastern state of New Hampshire researching psychologist licensure, you are way ahead of the game. You are setting yourself up to shorten the time it will take to enter the profession in addition to provide yourself the opportunity to learn about all the different career opportunities available to New Hampshire psychologists.

The following are steps that will help you take the next step toward a higher education and learn more about psychology career environments.

Step One:

The most important step you can take now toward qualifying for New Hampshire psychologist licensure is to learn how you can enroll in a college degree program. At this point, it does not matter whether you decide to enroll in an associate degree program or a bachelor degree program. Eventually you will need to earn your doctorate in psychology, how you get there is really up to you.

However, getting the ball rolling with your education is vital to reaching your professional goals.

Click on the links below to browse schools offering psychology programs!

Step Two:

Secondly, you will want to learn more about the psychology career environment. As a psychologist, you will be helping individuals through various personal dilemmas. Therefore, to learn whether a career in a field like this is right for you, get out there and start helping those who need some form of help!

Below are a few links to volunteering organizations in New Hampshire:

If volunteering is out of the question, look to find paid work or speak with professors about career options as soon as possible in your academic career.

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I've already received my Bachelor's or Master's degree...

Once you have your undergraduate or Master's degree you will need to continue on and earn your doctorate degree in psychology, educational psychology or an education degree that specializes in counseling psychology or educational psychology from an accredited college or university.

Step One:

Contact schools offering Master's, PhD or PsyD programs you are interested in.

Step Two:

When choosing a Master's or Doctoral program, you will be narrowing your career focus. Since there are a large variety of areas where you can go within the field of psychology, it would be wise to speak with the career services personnel at your school to learn more about various opportunities you may participate in to boost yourself higher on the list of possible applicants for school and/or for a professional position once you have completed your schooling.

Step Three:

Once you have completed your PhD or PsyD program, you may continue down to:

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I have finished my PhD or PsyD...

Follow the steps to learn how to acquire your Psychologist license in New Hampshire.

Step One:

You will first need to complete a doctoral degree program that is regionally accredited or a doctroral degree program substantially equivalent in both subject matter and training to previously approved psychology programs.

Step Two:

Complete at least 2 years of clinical, supervised experience. Each year of experience is equivalent to 1500 hours. You can begin acquiring your supervised experience hours after you have completed 2 years of your doctoral degree program in psychology.

For more specific requirement information for clinical supervised experience, search the following New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice webpage for section 302.04.

Step Three:

Next you will want to register for and pass the Examination of Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP).

You can find more information about the actual EPPP and registration information on their website.

Step Four:

Finally, you will want to download, complete and submit the New Hampshire psychologist licensure application with all necessary fees and forms.

You will find a link to download the application and instructions on the following New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice webpage.

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