Doctoral Level Licensure With Supervision - Unlicensed

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WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS - Starting in 2018 DOCTORAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION 1. Doctoral Degree Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or Psy.D. or an Ed.D. in a clinical form of psychology. Degrees are granted by an accredited institution of higher learning, the degree must have been completed in a department of psychology, a department of educational psychology, a department of education and psychology, or in a university department with the official designation containing the words “psychology” or “psychological.” 2. Accredited Graduate Degree Granting Institutions must be accredited by one of the six nationally recognized regional accrediting agencies which include: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. 3. Required Core Graduate Level Course work includes, but is not limited to, all of the following areas: clinical interviewing, diagnosis and treatment planning, psychopathology, biological bases of behavior, ethics, assessment of children and adults, individual psychotherapy, clinical practicum, clinical internship, and tests and measures. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Application: If your credentials meet the above cited criteria, contact the Board office for an application. All application materials and fees listed on the appropriate check list must be submitted for Board approval. Email: psychbd@wv.gov 2. W-2 Employees: All doctoral level supervised-psychologists must be W-2 employees. Evidence that the supervised psychologist is or will be employed in this way must be submitted with the application. SUPERVISION 1. Gold Card: Once approved, applicants will be issued a “Gold Card” which denotes that they are Board approved supervised psychologists. It also designates the Board approved supervisor(s) for the supervised psychologist. This card has an