Board Certified Specialist in Group Psychology
Credential: Board Certified Specialist in Group Psychology
Credentialing Agency: American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
Renewal Period: 10 years
The American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), Board Certified Specialist in Group Psychology credential is an advanced-level certification for Group Psychologists. Group Psychologists support groups of individuals. Group specialty practice is based upon group dynamics principles such as communication, leadership, member-leader interactions, power, norms, and stages. Group Psychologist and group members explore roles, norms, stages, and group therapeutic factors by engaging in interpersonal interactions to ameliorate symptoms, learn new ways of behaving, and enact character change, depending upon the focus of the group. Candidates for the Board Certified Specialist in Group Psychology credential must meet educational, experiential, training and other requirements, and must also pass the exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Board Certified Specialist in Group Psychology
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
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| 0180 Psychology Series |  Some |
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| 0602 Physician | Some |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: Psychology license/certificate requisite for the candidate's locale of practice
- Experience: 2 years
- Education: Doctoral
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 10 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
514 East Capitol Avenue
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: (573) 634-5607
Email: ambra@abpp.org
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
Candidates are required to have a license or certificate in psychology at the independent practice level by the State, Province, or Territory of the U.S. or Canada in which the psychologist practices. Exceptions to the residency requirement are made for active duty federal uniformed service psychologists when practicing in those roles.
Education REQUIREMENTS
Candidates are required to hold a doctoral degree, Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology that meets the standards set by the ABPP or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the degree was granted. For information about the standards set by the ABPP, see the ABPP ABGP Group Psychology Manual.
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for the Board Certified Specialist in Group Psychology must have two years of supervised experience in Group Psychology. One year of supervision may be pre-doctoral. Acceptable supervision is defined as one hour of face to face supervision on a weekly basis for a minimum of 40 hours per year. Supervision provided in a group setting must be led by an acknowledged mentor or supervisor. A leaderless supervision group is not acceptable. Supervision is expected to be a weekly or semi-weekly event, conducted in units of one hour or more per session.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Board Certified Specialist in Group Psychology credential has the following other requirements:
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Candidates for the ABPP Board Certified Specialist in Group Psychology must have internship experience that is either a one-year full-time or two-year half-time internship program that meets one of the following criteria, is:
- Accredited by the APA or CPA OR
- Listed in the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) Directory for the year the internship was completed, OR
- The applicant is listed in the National Register of Health Service Psychologists (NRHSPP) or Canadian Register of Health Service Psychologists (CRHSPP) Directory or holds the Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ).
Oral Exam Requirement
- Functional Competencies
- Assessment/Diagnosis/Conceptualization
- Intervention
- Consultation
- Supervision
- Research and Evaluation
- Teaching
- Managerial Administration
- Advocacy
- Foundational Competencies
- Science Knowledge and Methods
- Individual/Cultural/Other Diversities
- Relationship (Interpersonal Interactions)
- Ethical and Legal Standards/Policy Issues
- Group Professional Identification
- Reflective Practice/Self-Assessment/Self-Care
- Interdisciplinary Systems
- Evidenced-based Practice
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Board Certified Specialist in Group Psychology examination:
- General References
RECERTIFICATION
Board Certified Specialist in Group Psychology
Renewal Period: 10 years
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