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New York licenses Psychologists through the New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions). Licensure for independent practice generally requires a doctoral degree in psychology (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) from an accredited program, a period of supervised professional experience, and a passing score on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP). Verify current licensing, PSYPACT, supervised-experience, renewal, and continuing-education requirements directly with the New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions).
Doctoral degree in psychology from a program registered/recognized by the New York State Education Department (or determined equivalent). Verify program-approval and coursework requirements with the Board.
Pass the EPPP (ASPPB); New York administers the exam on a limited schedule (reportedly four times per year). Verify required exams and passing scores with the Board.
Reportedly at least 1,750 hours of predoctoral supervised internship experience plus 1,750 hours of postdoctoral supervised experience, under a qualified licensed supervisor. Verify exact hour and supervision requirements with the Board.
The state has not enacted PSYPACT. Psychologists must hold a license issued by this state to practice here, and an E.Passport or PSYPACT authority held elsewhere does not authorize practice in this state.
New York is generally not a PSYPACT member; PSYPACT legislation has reportedly been introduced but not enacted, so a New York license is required to practice in the state. Confirm current status against psypact.org and verify with the Board.
License portability may be available by endorsement/reciprocity, through ASPPB credentialing (e.g., the CPQ or Certificate of Professional Qualification), and — for cross-state telepsychology — through PSYPACT where the state participates. Verify endorsement eligibility and compact participation with the New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions).
Telepsychology practice is governed by state law and board rules; in PSYPACT states, an E.Passport authorizes telepsychology into other PSYPACT states. Verify current telehealth requirements with the New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions).
This guide is for general informational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, licensing, or employment advice. Psychologist licensing laws, board rules, doctoral education and examination requirements, PSYPACT participation, supervised-experience rules, and renewal/continuing-education requirements vary by state and may change. Always verify current requirements directly with the official state board of psychology.