Pulaski

Do you have any expectations of being able to get a visa?

JStevo1

I've been offered a job so will be pursuing a Greencard. I lived in the US for a number of years before moving back to the UK to do my doctorate so have a number of contacts.

Noorah101

First you'll be pursuing a work visa. Then if your employer sponsors you, you'll pursue a green card.

Rene

Pulaski

Unless it's an EB-3 visa.

Twinkle0927

With all due respect, contacts don't grant visas. You've been through the process before so you have some idea of how it works. A job offer is meaningless without the willingness of the employer to spend the required money and time on your visa.

A Noble

I am pleased to see this thread continuing. I just qualified as a Counselling Psychologist in London and am planning to move (back) to New York. I am American and so it is easier for me in regards to my not needing a visa. I have started to look into the process of converting the PsychD qualification and have some information that might help, if you are interested.

JStevo1

That would be really helpful. I've found more info myself however I'm still confused as to whether I need to do the post doctoral internship etc.

A Noble

Each US state is different, but I think, generally, there are three things:

1. Lectures (or 'courses' in America) - there is a big chance that a lecture that that state finds essential to their doctoral programme was not included in your programme. I am expecting that I might have to take a few non-matriculated courses.

2. Post-doctoral internship ('Externship' in America) - I believe that in every state (definitely in New York, Pittsburg, DC, and New Jersey) in order to practice as a psychologist one has to complete an externship. However, note that (unlike in the UK) you would get paid for your clinical work.

3. Exam - in most states, once completing the doctoral course and the externship, one has to take an exam.

Have you heard something different to this? Or anything additional?

JStevo1

Yeah that's pretty similar to what I've found out. My bog question is if I stay in the UK for a year after qualifying whether this will meet the criteria of the post doctorate externship. good luck!

A Noble

If you work full-time in a clinical capacity and have a clinical/counselling psychologist supervising you, there is no reason why not. Best of luck to you!

Kleinee

ANobel,

I have qualified as a counselling psychologist in the U.K. as well and I am struggling to make sense of the licensing process here. The NYSED has bunch of application forms but they don't really 'translate' to our qualifications.

I would be eternally grateful if you could share what you have learned thus far. Is there a way for you to message me? I tried to send you a private message but was not allowed by the administrator.

Best

E

camino87

Just jumping in here as well, specifically to ANobel and Kleinee. I'm American and in a similar position and desperate for some clarity! Any insight either of you can offer on getting licensed post dclinpsy in the US?

Thanks!!

Kleinee

Camino87,

Which state do you live in?

I have some information that may be of use to you but will only be relevant if you live in ny as this stuff is all state dependent.

camino87

Hi Kleinee... I am still in the UK but hoping to move back to NY in the next few years, so your information would be extremely helpful. Thank you!

monocot

Hi ANoble, Kleinee, camino87,

I am a final year DClinPsy also looking at licensing in NY. So far I gather that I would at least have to do 1-2 years of postdoc supervised practice and the EPPP. Would be really grateful if you can share any info you have!!

Have messaged you guys