Licensed Psychologist · New Jersey · regulated by New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners (Division of Consumer Affairs) · high confidence
| Degree | Earned doctorate in psychology or an allied field from a regionally accredited institution; ≥40 doctoral psychology credits (36 in six core areas) + 20 more; APA/CPA/ASPPB-NR-designated or residency-based program |
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| Supervised experience | 2 years full-time or equivalent supervised experience = 3,500 hours (1,750/year: 1,000 client contact, 200 supervision, 550 other); may be completed before the doctorate |
| Pre-doctoral hours | Yes: since P.L.2020, c.134 (applicants after Oct. 1, 2020) all or any part of the two years may be completed before receiving the doctoral degree |
| Postdoc required? | No |
| Credential during the postdoc | Three-year supervised temporary permit (required for post-degree candidates still accruing hours; extendable for good cause) |
| Exams | EPPP (passing score as set by ASPPB) + Board jurisprudence online examination within 90 days of passing the EPPP; oral exam discontinued (2013) |
| EPPP-2 | not adopted (N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.1 requires the EPPP only) |
| PSYPACT | member (P.L.2021, c.229, C.45:14B-49, approved Sept. 24, 2021; effective 60th day after enactment) |
Supervision during the postdoc
- Supervision: 200 h supervision per 1,750-h year (≥100 individual face-to-face); ratio 1 h supervision per 5 h client contact per week
- Who may supervise: Psychologist licensed in NJ ≥2 years, or licensed ≥2 years in the state where supervision occurs and NJ-eligible; prior Board approval; max 3 permit holders
- Minimum time: 2 years full-time equivalent (board FAQ: hours cannot be completed in less than two years; client contact capped at 20 h/week)
- Time limit: Three-year supervised permit term (extension on request, for good cause)
Can you be supervised remotely in New Jersey?
Mostly, with some limits. What shapes this: prior board approval, video status not stated.
- Video supervision: Rule requires ≥100 h 'individual face-to-face supervision' per 1,750-h year (200 h supervision total, 1 h per 5 h client contact); telesupervision/video not addressed
- Supervisor licensed in New Jersey? other: NJ psychologist licensed ≥2 years, or for experience obtained in another state, a psychologist licensed there ≥2 years and NJ-eligible
- Supervisor credential: none beyond license; Board must approve the supervisory arrangement in advance
- Supervisee cap: ≤3 permit holders per supervisor (Board may allow more for good cause)
- Board approval first: Three-year supervised temporary permit required before providing services; supervisor must obtain prior Board approval with a letter agreeing to supervise
- If you live outside New Jersey: Experience obtained in another state may count if supervised by that state's licensed psychologist; Board FAQ: only NJ plenary licensees may provide telehealth to NJ clients (aimed at out-of-state psychologists)
The client’s location decides which state’s rules apply. This is not legal advice; confirm with the board before building a program. Compare every state on the remote-supervision map.
Recent and pending changes
P.L.2020, c.134 (Dec. 14, 2020) removed the mandatory post-doctoral year; N.J.A.C. 13:42-4.1 amended 54 N.J.R. 2091(a), eff. 11/7/2022. Permit and exam rules amended 55 N.J.R. 200(b), eff. 2/6/2023. Board is circulating a PSYPACT Commission rule proposal (Rule 10) for comment.
Where the rules are unclear
New Jersey’s own documents disagree or are silent on these points. Ask the board if they affect you:
- Does video supervision count toward the 100 hours of 'individual face-to-face supervision' (N.J.A.C. 13:42-4.1(b)2)?
- Board FAQ says only NJ plenary licensees may provide telehealth to NJ clients, despite PSYPACT (P.L.2021, c.229); may a permit holder deliver telehealth to NJ clients?
In the board’s own words
“the two years of full time professional experience required by this subsection, or any portion thereof, may be completed prior to the applicant receiving a doctoral degree” — P.L.2020, c.134 (C.45:14B-17)✓ matched in the source
“The equivalent of one year of full-time supervised experience shall be a minimum of 1,750 hours.” — N.J.A.C. 13:42-4.1 (LII mirror; board links unofficial Justia/official Lexis)✓ matched in the source
“At least 100 hours shall be individual face-to-face supervision” — N.J.A.C. 13:42-4.1 (LII mirror; board links unofficial Justia/official Lexis)✓ matched in the source
“The Board considers two years of professional experience a total of 3500 hours” — Board FAQ page✓ matched in the source
“shall take the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology sponsored by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)” — N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.1✓ matched in the source
“The law amended s prior requirements for licensure in which a minimum of one-year post-doctoral professional experience was necessary.” — Board FAQ page✓ matched in the source
“At least 100 hours shall be individual face-to-face supervision” — N.J.A.C. 13:42-4.1(b)2✓ matched in the source
“For supervised experience obtained in another state, a psychologist licensed in that state for at least two years” — N.J.A.C. 13:42-4.2(a)2✓ matched in the source
“A supervisor shall obtain prior Board approval and shall provide the Board with a letter stating that the supervisor has agreed” — N.J.A.C. 13:42-4.4(a)✓ matched in the source
“An applicant for licensure who has not completed the requirement for postdoctoral supervised experience shall be required to obtain a three-year supervised permit” — N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.2(a)✓ matched in the source
“A supervisor shall supervise no more than three permit holders at any one time” — N.J.A.C. 13:42-4.4(b)✓ matched in the source
“A supervised permit holder may be compensated only through the supervisor or employing entity” — N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.6(e)✓ matched in the source
2 more quotes are in the state explorer.
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Sources
- P.L.2020, c.134 (C.45:14B-17), approved Dec. 14, 2020
- P.L.2021, c.229 (C.45:14B-49) Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Act
- N.J.A.C. 13:42-4.1 (LII mirror; board links unofficial Justia/official Lexis)
- N.J.A.C. 13:42-4.2, 4.4
- N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.2, 3.4, 3.6
- N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.1
- N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.1
- Board FAQ page
- Board home page (PSYPACT Commission rule proposal alert)
- Board Laws and Regulations page
- N.J.A.C. 13:42-4.4 (supervisor responsibilities)
- N.J.A.C. 13:42-4.6 (financial arrangements)
- N.J.A.C. 13:42-3.6 (permit holder limits)
Checked against New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners (Division of Consumer Affairs)’s rules, statutes and publications on September 25, 2026. The board decides; if your situation is unusual, confirm with them.