Job requirements Psychologist in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Find out what you typically need to work as a psychologist in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. These requirements are applicable to all Psychologists (NOC 31200).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A doctoral degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation Psychologist in Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
  • A master's degree in psychology is required for the designation Psychologist in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
  • A master's degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation Psychological Associate in Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
  • A period of supervised practical experience is required in most jurisdictions.
  • Successful completion of the written Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is required in most provinces.
  • Oral examinations and board interviews are required in some provinces.
  • Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
  • Written ethics and jurisprudence exams may be required in some jurisdictions.
  • Psychologists can become specialized in a particular area through training and experience.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

Alberta

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Job title Psychologists
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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