Virginia Code Title 54.1. Professions and Occupations § 54.1-3606.3. Licensure of psychological practitioners; independent practice

1. Documentation that the applicant received a master's degree in psychology or counseling psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association, from a program equivalent to those accredited by the American Psychological Association as determined by the Board, or from a program accredited by another national accrediting body approved by the Board; and

2. Documentation that the applicant successfully completed the academic portion of a national exam recognized by the Board.

1. Successful completion of the clinical portion of a national exam recognized by the Board; and

2. Completion of one year of full-time experience, as determined by the Board, of practice under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.

Upon receipt of documentation of such examination and experience requirements and a fee as established by the Board, the Board shall issue to the psychological practitioner a new license that includes a designation indicating that the psychological practitioner is authorized to practice independently.