Certification Benefits for Early Career Psychologists

1. Board certification facilitates license mobility in most states. Mobility and Licensure in the U.S.

2. Board certification in Psychology distinguishes you in the job market.

3. Health insurance companies routinely ask about board certification when applying to be part of their networks.

4. Many hospitals ask about board certification when applying for privileges.

5. Some academic and academic medical settings require board certification for promotion and tenure.

6. Health care providers in other disciplines consider board certification as a minimum standard to document training and expertise for patient care.

7. Uniformed psychologists with board certification who work at the Department of Defense or Public Health Service receive a monthly specialty pay bonus.

8. Renew emphasis on life-long learning and professional development.