California Occupational License

License Title:
    Registered Psychological Assistant
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Licensing Agency:
     Department of Consumer Affairs
     Board of Psychology
     Licensing and Registration

Licensing Agency Contact Information:
     Address: 1625 N. Market Blvd., Ste. N-215
Sacramento,  CA  95834

     Phone Number: (916) 574-7720
     Fax Number: (916) 574-8672

     E-mail Address: bopmail@dca.ca.gov
     Internet Address: http://www.psychology.ca.gov

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Persons performing the supervised practice of psychology in a psychological corporation, medical corporation, psychology clinic, Bronzan-McCorquodale contract clinic, or private practice of a psychologist or Board-certified psychiatrist.

Application Fee: $40
Renewal: $40
Renewal Frequency: Annually

No examination is required for this registration.

Minimum Education Requirement: A master's degree in psychology or education with the field of specialization in psychology or counseling psychology.

Registration as a psychological assistant shall be limited to a cumulative total of six years (72 months).

Average Time to Process Application: 3 weeks.

Authority: Business and Professions Code, Section 2913.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 193031