Licensed Psychologist · Vermont · regulated by Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners (Office of Professional Regulation) · medium confidence
| Degree | Doctoral degree in psychology: APA/CPA-accredited, ASPPB/National Register-designated, or 'other acceptable' regionally accredited program meeting Rules 2.4-2.6 |
|---|---|
| Supervised experience | 4,000 hours of supervised practice, of which no fewer than 2,000 hours were completed after the doctoral degree |
| Pre-doctoral hours | Statute and Rule 2.2(d) imply up to 2,000 of the 4,000 may precede the degree; rules define 'supervised practice' as post-degree (see board_questions) |
| Postdoc required? | Yes |
| Postdoc hours | ≥2,000 hours post-doctoral; not less than 1 year; a year with <700 hours does not count |
| Credential during the postdoc | Registration on the Roster of Non-Licensed, Non-Certified Psychotherapists (unless already licensed as LCMHC, LMFT, LICSW or LMSW); title 'psychological trainee' |
| Exams | EPPP (ASPPB passing score; within 5 years of applying); Vermont jurisprudence examination |
| EPPP-2 | not adopted (Rule 2.10 names EPPP 'or other examination(s) approved by the Board') |
| PSYPACT | member — 26 V.S.A. §3021 et seq., added 2023, No. 37, §1, eff. July 1, 2024 |
Supervision during the postdoc
- Supervision: 2 hours supervision per 40 practice hours (≥1 individual in person; 2nd may be group); ratio ≥1:20; ≥2 supervisors, each ≥500 hours; <20 h/week → individual only
- Who may supervise: Unencumbered psychologist license in the state where practice occurs (Vermont license for Vermont practice per 2009 policy); ≥3 years licensed practice in good standing
- Minimum time: Post-doctoral supervised practice not less than one (1) year
- Time limit: Only supervised practice hours acquired within 5 years of the licensure application count
Related credentials
- Master’s level: Psychologist-Master (independent license): master's in psychology + 4,000 h supervised practice, ≥2,000 after the master's; EPPP + jurisprudence
- School psychology: School psychologists licensed by the Vermont Agency (Department) of Education (Rule 1.10)
- Specialty or health-service credential: Two independent psychologist licenses: Psychologist-Doctorate and Psychologist-Master
Can you be supervised remotely in Vermont?
Mostly, with some limits. What shapes this: video limited.
- Video supervision: Rules say supervised practice 'is always in person' and one of every two supervision hours must be individual in person (Rules 4.1, 4.10(b)); Board policy overrides this until December 31, 2026, allowing supervision in person, by telephone, or by videoconference.
- Phone only: allowed (telephone expressly permitted by policy through 12/31/2026)
- In-person minimum: none while the policy runs (through 12/31/2026); under the rules, 1 of every 2 supervision hours per 40 practice hours must be individual in person
- Supervisor licensed in Vermont? required (Vermont-licensed psychologist; Board policy + Rule 4.4(a))
- Supervisor credential: Vermont psychologist license with ≥3 years licensed practice in good standing; no separate supervisor registration
- Board approval first: Roster of Nonlicensed and Noncertified Psychotherapists entry required before any supervised practice in Vermont (unless already an LCMHC/LMFT/LICSW/LMSW); unregistered hours not counted
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
Remote-supervision allowance in the Board's COVID-19 policy expires December 31, 2026; after that Rule 4.1 ('always in person') applies unless extended or rules revised. Administrative rules effective January 15, 2015 are the version linked by the Board.
Where the rules are unclear
Vermont’s own documents disagree or are silent on these points. Ask the board if they affect you:
- Statute §3011a and Rule 2.2(d) require 4,000 hours with ≥2,000 after the doctorate, but Rules 1.11(h)/4.1 define 'supervised practice' as post-degree work. Can up to 2,000 pre-doctoral (internship) hours count, or must all 4,000 be post-degree?
- Rules 4.1/4.10(b) require in-person supervision while the Board policy allows phone/video through 12/31/2026; will the policy be extended or the rules amended?
- Can a PSYPACT (APIT/IPEX) holder count as a supervisor for Vermont trainees, given the 2009 policy requiring a Vermont-licensed psychologist?
In the board’s own words
“has completed 4,000 hours of supervised practice as defined by the Board by rule, of which no fewer than 2,000 hours were completed after the doctoral degree” — 26 V.S.A. §3011a(a)(2)(A)✓ matched in the source
“The post-doctoral degree supervised practice may not be completed in less than one (1) year.” — Rule 2.14(a)✓ matched in the source
“No person engaged in supervised practice toward licensure may practice more than forty hours without receiving 2 hours of supervision.” — Rule 4.10(a)✓ matched in the source
“only supervised practice hours acquired within 5 years of completion of the application for licensure will be counted.” — Rule 4.12(c)✓ matched in the source
“Applicants must successfully complete the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)” — Rule 2.10✓ matched in the source
“supervisors may provide supervision to supervisees by meeting in person, by telephone, or by videoconference until December 31, 2026.” — Board Policy Regarding On-Campus Presence and Remote Post-Degree Supervision✓ matched in the source
“supervisors may provide supervision to supervisees by meeting in person, by telephone, or by videoconference until December 31, 2026.” — Board of Psychological Examiners Policy Regarding On-Campus Presence and Remote Post-Degree Supervision (undated on face; PDF created Oct 16, 2025)✓ matched in the source
“supervisors may provide supervision to supervisees by meeting in person, by telephone, or by videoconference until December 31, 2026.” — Board of Psychological Examiners Policy Regarding On-Campus Presence and Remote Post-Degree Supervision (undated on face; PDF created Oct 16, 2025)✓ matched in the source
“Supervised practice is always in person.” — Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners Administrative Rules (eff. Jan 15, 2015), Rule 4.1✓ matched in the source
“One of the two hours of the supervision must be in a formal, individual, in person setting.” — Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners Administrative Rules (eff. Jan 15, 2015), Rule 4.10(b)✓ matched in the source
“Vermont law requires that supervised practice in Vermont must be provided by a Vermont licensed psychologist.” — Board of Psychological Examiners Policy Requiring Vermont Licensed Supervisors (Aug 21, 2009)✓ matched in the source
“possess a valid unencumbered psychologist’s license for the state in which the supervised practice occurs” — Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners Administrative Rules (eff. Jan 15, 2015), Rule 4.4(a)✓ matched in the source
5 more quotes are in the state explorer.
Other licenses in Vermont
- LCMHC (professional counselor)
- LMFT (marriage and family therapist)
- LICSW (clinical social worker)
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Sources
- 26 V.S.A. §3011a Applications (official Vermont Legislature site)
- 26 V.S.A. §3001 Definitions; §3021 PSYPACT adoption (chapter 55 full text)
- Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners Administrative Rules (eff. January 15, 2015), Rules 1.10, 1.11(h), 2.2-2.14, pp. 6-12
- Board Policy Regarding On-Campus Presence and Remote Post-Degree Supervision
- Board Policy Requiring Vermont Licensed Supervisors (Aug 21, 2009)
- Board Policy on Ratio of Supervision to Practice Hours (Sept 13, 2013)
- Board page: Statutes, Rules & Resources
- Rule 6.4 Telepractice (Board resource page excerpt)
Checked against Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners (Office of Professional Regulation)’s rules, statutes and publications on September 25, 2026. The board decides; if your situation is unusual, confirm with them.