Clinical Psychology

HPSP

Age: Projected actual age on date of completion of sponsored program is less than 39.

Degree: Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) program in clinical or counseling psychology Degree Note: Must be enrolled in an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral degree program in clinical or counseling psychology to apply for a HPSP scholarship. Scholarship covers the internship year and the years before internship, depending on annual requirements. For instance, a three year HPSP would cover their 2nd and 3rd year, along with the internship (if it’s a civilian internship).

Applicants should be informed that selection for HPSP does not mean they will be automatically selected for an AF internship. They will need to apply for and compete with civilian applicants for a coveted AF internship position. If an HPSP applicant is not selected for an AF internship they will be expected to complete a civilian APA internship. While they are completing their civilian internship they will receive all applicable HPSP benefits to include the stipend.

State License: Not Specified

GPA: Not specified

Start Process: December-May

Board Date: Early November

Estimated Board Release: Mid-November

COT Date: After 1st year of psychology school or second year, it depends on availability. Sometimes can be referred for after graduation.

Rank/Grade: Second Lieutenant/O-1

Resident

Age: Accept appointment and enter active duty prior to age 42.

Degree: Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical, Counseling or Combined Professional Psychology

Intern/Resident Note: The AF refers to internships as “residencies” as this is the term utilized in AF medical training programs; however, prospective applicants will use the term “internship” therefore, during initial recruitment efforts, recruiters should use the term “internship”.

Your typical internship applicant has been researching and preparing for “Match Day” throughout their final academic year. Applicants will use the APPIC website to load the bulk of their application.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in the final academic year of course work in a program leading to a doctorate in Clinical, Counseling or Combined Professional Psychology from a college or university or professional school that is accredited by the American Psychological Association in Clinical, Counseling or Combined Professional- Scientific Psychology.

Applicants must have completed 500 hours of supervised clinical practicum prior to application. Verify accreditation at http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/programs/accred-professional.aspx. This section of the APA Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation Website contains the only official Web list of professional psychology programs accredited by the APA Commission on Accreditation.

• This is provided for informational purposes only and should not be used for official credential review.
  

• This Website does not contain a full historical record of accredited programs. You may e-mail the Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation for verification of prior accreditation. Please provide the substantive area (e.g., Clinical) and degree (e.g., graduated in 1993).
  

• The Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation is not responsible for the accuracy of any accredited status representations on any other Website.
  
  Be able to complete their dissertation proposal and all required courses prior to entering active duty.
  Applicant(s) must be interviewed by a clinical psychology training site director designated as a specialty consultant.
  
  Interview/Match Note: Please review Clinical Psychologist Resident attachment for further details on interview directions and match policies.

State License: Not Specified

GPA: Not specified

Start Process: February-October

Board Date: Mid-January

Estimated Board Release: TBD

Rank/Grade: Clinical Psychologist Residents will enter the Air Force as an active duty O-3, and must be placed on the SCROLL as a RegAF O-3.

Incentive(s): Not eligible for accession bonuses or HPLRP

Fully Qualified

Age: Actual age on EAD is less than 42.

Degree: Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Degree Note: At a minimum, applicants must hold a doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from the American Psychological Association (APA) as well as completion of an APA-accredited psychology internship.

State License: A valid and current unrestricted state issued license to practice or licensure eligible in clinical or counseling psychology in a state, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia is also required prior to board review.

GPA: Not specified

Start Process: January-July

Board Date: Early December

Estimated Board Release: Late December

COT Date: January through August and no later than October 1st.

Rank/Grade: Captain/O-3