Job Title for Unlicensed Doctor (Psychology PhD)?

[Olive3]

Hello,

It's my understanding that in Pennsylvania licensure is needed in order to use the "Psychologist" job title. Does anyone know what the job title would be for a recent psychology PhD graduate who is working towards licensure?

I know Psychology Fellow or Psychology Resident has been used but does that only apply for formal post-doc positions?

Thanks in advance for your help!

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[Olive3]

What is the title of your job? That's probably what you should use.

Thank you. I'm going into private practice and I need to come up with a title.

 

[MCParent]

Thank you. I'm going into private practice and I need to come up with a title.

You don't really get to "come up with a title." If you're prepping for licensure you should be reviewing state laws and rules, which talk about titles.

 

[Doctor Eliza]

Our private practice used resident psychologist, but the state code provided one or two other options. If you can't find it in your state's laws, call the state board.

 

[deleted343839]

I know Psychology Fellow or Psychology Resident has been used but does that only apply for formal post-doc positions?

From http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/049/chapter41/chap41toc.html:

"Psychology resident—An individual who has obtained a doctoral degree and is fulfilling the supervised experience requirement for licensure, or an applicant for licensure who is continuing training under § 41.31(4) (relating to educational qualifications)."

There you go. It doesn't sound like this term refers only to a formal postdoc, but when in doubt, call the board.

 

[PsyDr]

You would be well served to consult the ABPP manual for your desired specialty. ABCN has some requirements for the title.

 

[smalltownpsych]

Just wanted to add that one of the competencies of a psychologist is knowledge of relevant laws so might want to work on that aspect.