Resources for Early Career Planning
Professional development resources for early career psychologists
Launching your career in clinical psychology comes with big decisions and new challenges. This section offers practical resources to help you navigate postdocs, licensure, finances, and early career opportunities with confidence.
Job search & negotiation
Resources for post-doctoral fellowships
Licensure and board certification costs
Exam preparation
Packages that include most or all EPPP preparation materials are available and may cost less than the individually priced items. Visit the websites provided for more details.
www.aatbs.com
https://psychprep.com/
https://www.academicreview.com/Psychology
Examination
In addition to the EPPP costs, some states have additional licensing requirements with additional costs. Visit your own state’s board of psychology website for more information.
http://www.asppb.net/
http://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2007/09/eppp.aspx
Board certification
Visit the American Board of Professional Psychology website for more information.
Financial resources for recent graduates
National Health Service Corps
Their repayment: $170,000
Your commitment: 2-5 years
Eligibility: Licensed to practice clinically in state where employer located, must be at approved site.
http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment
US Federal Government jobs (various agencies)
US Department of Veteran Affairs
Indian Health Service
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities
National Institutes on Health
Faculty Loan Repayment Program
Health Professions Scholarship Program