Support for obtaining national certification as a licensed psychologist

> Support for obtaining national certification as a certified psychologist

 

 

 

 

What is a Licensed Psychologist?

They are professionals who use specialized knowledge and skills in psychology to provide assistance in response to consultations with people who need psychological support and related parties, as well as provide education on mental health.

 

 

What kind of work do you do?

 

 

 

 

 

Where are there jobs?

It is expected that these graduates will play an active role as "mental health experts" in a wide range of fields, including health and medicine, welfare, education, law, and industry.

 

Health and Medical Field Hospitals, clinics (psychiatry, pediatrics, elderly care, palliative care, etc.), health centers, etc.
Welfare field Child consultation centers, child welfare facilities, child and family support programs, etc.
Education Elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, universities, educational counseling centers, adaptive guidance classrooms, etc.
Legal field Family courts, juvenile classification homes, juvenile prisons, police, etc.
Industry Sector In-company counseling, return to work support, Hello Work, etc.

 

 

 

How to become a licensed psychologist?

You can obtain eligibility to take the licensed psychologist exam in one of the following ways:

 

  1. Graduate from a university by taking the required courses for the entrance exam (four years) and then complete a graduate school course (two years).
  2. Graduate from a university (4 years) with the required subjects for the entrance exam + 2 or more years of practical experience in a clinical setting

 

 

Related information
  • Certified Psychologist Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

 

 

 

Regarding support for undergraduate and graduate students

Please refer to the table below to check the eligibility to take the exam under Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Supplementary Provisions of the Certified Psychologist Act. This table applies to those who graduated or completed the exam before the law came into effect.

 

■ Yamanashi Eiwa College Department of Human Sciences and Cultural Studies Faculty of Human Sciences and Cultural Studies

≫ Certified Psychologist Subject Conversion Table (Undergraduate)

 

■ Yamanashi Eiwa College University Graduate School Graduate school of Human Sciences Studies in Clinical Psychology

≫ Certified Psychologist Subject Conversion Table (Graduate School)

 

◆For information on issuing the "Certified Psychologist Examination Completion (Graduation) Certificate/Certificate of Subject Completion," please click here.

 

 

 

FAQ

Q. What kind of work can I do once I become a licensed psychologist?
A.Hospitals, clinics, health centers, schools (school counselors), civil servants (legal instructors, family court investigators, child consultation center staff), child welfare facilities, and companies are expected to be the main employment opportunities. However, at present, there are no jobs that require a licensed psychologist. In the future, it is expected that the number of jobs and workplaces in which a licensed psychologist as a national qualification is required will increase.
Q. What are the benefits of becoming a licensed psychologist at Yamanashi Eiwa College?
A. As the first-class designated graduate school for clinical psychologist training has been established, there is an extensive network of internship and employment opportunities, which is considered to be an advantage for those aiming to become certified psychologists. In addition, if you only have an undergraduate degree, you will need at least two years of practical experience in a clinical setting at a designated facility (please refer to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website).
Our graduate school is preparing a curriculum for licensed psychologists, so we also offer courses that lead to graduate school.
Q. I was thinking of becoming a clinical psychologist, but which is better?
A. Licensed psychologists are nationally qualified, while clinical psychologists are certified by the Japan Clinical Psychologist Certification Association, a public interest incorporated foundation. It is difficult to say which is better. We need to see how things go. Our school is preparing to help students obtain the qualifications to take the exam for both clinical psychologists and licensed psychologists.
Q. What will I do in the training? Where will I go for the training?
A.The location and content of the internship at university is currently being considered.
Q. How can I qualify for the exam with work experience?
A. At present, some of the conditions have not been clearly defined. After graduating from an undergraduate program, you must have at least two years of work experience at a designated institution. For information on work experience, including transitional measures, please see the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website.
Q. If I enroll in the Department Department of Human Sciences and Cultural Studies Faculty of Human Sciences and Cultural Studies Yamanashi Eiwa College, will I be eligible to take the certified psychologist exam?
A. The Department of Faculty of Human Sciences and Cultural Studies will offer courses designated by licensed psychologists in Psychological Services. By enrolling in Faculty of Human Sciences and Cultural Studies, students will be able to take courses designated by licensed psychologists. There will be a limit on the number of students who can take courses such as experiments and practical training scheduled for the third year.