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What schooling do I need to work as a clinical psychologist in New Jersey and what credentials do I need?

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Miko’s Answer

Hi Grace! Great question. Lets look first at the starting salary for Clinical Psychologist in New Jersey! Nice six figure paying career wouldnt you say? I would also recommend setting up a profile in Indeed to assist you with scouting and seeking a job when ready!

https://www.indeed.com/career/clinical-psychologist/salaries/NJ?aceid=&kw=adwords_c_9099621460_15516767951_&sid=us_googconthajpmax-_c__g_9059462&gclid=Cj0KCQiA95aRBhCsARIsAC2xvfysFKMiZallW0dmRqRM2TBPPYSjhFArus58saJYPKWpXKEnV865SCQaAhIFEALw_wcB

Next lets focus on the qualifications needed in the State of New Jersey!
There are three main steps to becoming a licensed psychologist in New Jersey. First, you will need to complete an undergraduate degree and may choose to complete a master’s degree after this (though a master’s degree is optional). Then, you will need to complete a doctoral program in psychology. There are many psychology schools in New Jersey from which to choose in order to meet this requirement. Finally, after you have finished your doctoral degree, you should be prepared to begin the process of becoming licensed in New Jersey.
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Annemarie’s Answer

Hi Grace,
The title Clinical Psychologist is actually a protected term that refers to people licensed by the state to practice clinical psychology. To get that license, you need a PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology, a year of supervised work after you graduate (often called a "Post-doc" year), and to pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), the psychology licensing exam utilized in all states. New Jersey may have additional requirements as well, though students who pursue their doctoral degrees in APA accredited programs and complete APA accredited pre-doctoral internships typically have no problem getting licensed. The easiest way to find out about the various requirements of individual states is to look at the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards website at https://www.asppb.net/. If you want to compare programs in clinical psychology, there's a great search tool on APA's website here: https://accreditation.apa.org/accredited-programs.
It's a great profession with tremendous opportunities!
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Vernie’s Answer

Hello! To work as a clinical psychologist, you would first need your Bachelor's Degree. Then, you'd have to get your Master's in Clinical Psychology.

Hope this helps!
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