# Psychologist Licensure Requirements in Maine
**Author:** Psych Degree Starter Editorial Team
**Published:** January 23, 2026
**Updated:** January 23, 2026
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Psychologist licensure in Maine requires advanced graduate education, supervised professional experience, and successful examination. Separate credentials are available for school psychologists and master’s-level psychological examiners.
## **Primary Licensing Authority**
The [Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists] (https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-examiners-psychologists) is responsible for psychologist licensure in Maine.
## **Licensed Psychologist Requirements**
### **Education Requirements**
- Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in psychology reflecting comprehensive training in the discipline from an accredited institution.
- Acceptable programs include those approved by the [American Psychological Association (APA)] (https://www.apa.org/) , the [National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)] (https://www.nasponline.org/) , or other accrediting organizations approved by the Board.
Continuing education is required for license renewal; psychologists must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including coursework in ethics and professional practice.
### **Supervised Experience Requirements**
-- Applicants must complete two years (approximately 3,000 hours) of supervised professional experience.
--- Typically includes a 1,500-hour predoctoral internship completed as part of a doctoral program and a 1,500-hour postdoctoral supervised experience approved by the Board.
--- Qualifying experience must provide direct exposure to psychological assessment, intervention, and professional development activities.
### **Examination Requirements**
-- Applicants must pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).
-- Applicants must also pass the Maine jurisprudence examination, which assesses knowledge of Maine psychology laws, ethics, and regulations and must be completed within 20 days after the Board sends it to the applicant.
## **Other Psychology Licenses in Maine**
### **School Psychologist**
School psychologist credentialing is managed by the [Maine Department of Education (DOE)] (https://www.maine.gov/doe/home) through its Certification Office.
#### **Credentialing Requirements**
-- Must hold a master’s, specialist, or doctoral degree in school psychology or a closely related field.
-- Must complete a state-approved school psychology program that meets NASP or APA standards.
-- Must complete a 1,200-hour supervised internship, with at least 600 hours in a school setting under the supervision of a certified or licensed school psychologist.
-- Must pass the Praxis School Psychologist (5403) examination.
-- Must complete fingerprinting and a criminal history record check.
-- The DOE issues two types of credentials:
--- **Conditional Certificate** : For individuals completing remaining requirements, valid for one year and renewable once.
--- **Professional Certificate** : Valid for five years. Renewal requires completion of six semester hours of coursework or 90 contact hours of professional development every five years.
#### **Scope of Practice**
-- School psychologists certified under DOE Rule 093 may provide psychological and educational services to children and youth in PreK–12 educational settings, including:
--- Conducting psychological and educational assessments
--- Providing counseling, consultation, and behavioral interventions
--- Participating in special education evaluations and IEP development
--- Supporting mental health, crisis prevention, and intervention programs
-- This certification authorizes practice only within educational institutions.
-- Independent or private practice outside schools requires separate licensure through the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
### **Psychological Examiner**
-- Maine offers a Psychological Examiner credential at the master’s degree level under Title 32 §3831(1).
-- Applicants must hold a master’s degree in psychology from an accredited institution and complete at least one year of full-time supervised experience in psychology.
-- The Board issues conditional and temporary examiner licenses.
-- Psychological Examiners may perform professional psychological services under supervision but are not authorized for fully independent practice.
## **Scope of Practice Considerations**
-- Psychologists licensed by the Board may engage in independent practice consistent with their education and training.
-- School psychologists certified by the DOE are limited to practice within PreK–12 educational settings.
-- Psychological Examiners may provide professional services only under supervision and are not eligible for independent practice.
## **PSYPACT Status in Maine**
Maine is a **participating PSYPACT state** . [PSYPACT] (https://psypact.gov/) is an interstate compact that allows licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology and conduct temporary in-person psychological services across state lines among participating states.
## **Key Takeaways**
-- Maine psychologist licensure requires a doctoral degree, two years of supervised experience, and passage of both the EPPP and Maine jurisprudence examination.
-- Forty hours of continuing education are required every two years, including coursework in ethics and professional practice.
-- School psychologist and psychological examiner credentials are administered separately for practice in educational settings or under supervision.
-- Maine participates in PSYPACT, allowing eligible psychologists to practice across state lines under the Compact.
-- The Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists and the Department of Education are the authorities for psychologist and school psychologist credentialing. Consult these agencies for current requirements.
**Important Note:** Licensure requirements can change over time and may vary based on individual circumstances. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and current information, prospective psychologists should always consult the appropriate state licensing board and education agency for the most up-to-date licensure and certification requirements.