Licensed Psychologists

Psychologist

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree:
  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).
• Education:
  
  Graduate from an American Psychology Association accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Internship/Residency:
  Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.
• Experience:
  
  As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.
• Licensure:
  Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands.

Core Duties:

• Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.
• Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
• Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders.
• Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries.
• Assist in rehabilitation of patients.