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Psychological Intern

Application for Psychological Intern  Provisional Licensure

Requirements for Provisional Licensure

Psychological Intern (Pre-Doctoral Supervised Experience)

Provisional licensure as a Psychological Intern is required in Nevada only if the pre-doctoral internship is part of a federally regulated program, such as a program in which the intern’s services will be submitted for health coverage reimbursement. See NAC 641.1515(1).

To qualify for provisional licensure as a Psychological Intern, an applicant must be enrolled in a doctoral program that is:

  • APA-accredited, or

  • Deemed by the Board to be substantially equivalent to an APA-accredited program.

See NRS 641.226(2) and NAC 641.1515(2).

If an applicant is enrolled in a doctoral program that is not APA-accredited, the application must be reviewed through the Board’s Application Tracking Equivalency and Mobility (ATEAM) process. ATEAM reviews are conducted on an applicant-by-applicant, case-by-case basis to determine whether the program meets Nevada’s educational requirements set forth in NAC 641.062.

NAC 641.062 includes, among other requirements, that the doctoral program satisfy Nevada’s residency requirement, which requires at least one year (or the equivalent) of full-time, in-residence study.

Applicants seeking provisional licensure as a Psychological Intern who are enrolled in a non-APA-accredited doctoral program are strongly encouraged to review the educational requirements of NAC 641.062 with their doctoral program prior to submitting an application.

Before You Apply

  • The application fee is $150 and is non-refundable.

  • All applicants should review the Board’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page prior to submitting an application, as it outlines the education and training requirements.

Option 1: Online Application (Preferred)

Submit the Online Application for Provisional Licensure as a Psychological Intern.

Option 2: Paper Application (Mail-In)

Complete the Application for Provisional Licensure as a Psychological Intern (PDF) and mail it to the Board Office along with a $150 non-refundable application fee (check payable to the Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners).

After You Apply

Once your application is received, the Board Office will email you with:

  • Confirmation of receipt, and

  • Instructions for the next required steps, including an invitation to complete the PLUS application.

Important Notes

  • Please complete the application to the best of your ability. Some sections may not apply to all applicants.

  • If additional information or clarification is needed, the Board Office will contact you directly.

  • Submission of an application does not guarantee approval of provisional licensure or registration.

If you have questions after reviewing this information, please contact the Board Office for assistance.

The Board's Clinical Supervisor Handbook is available here.

A supervised experience log form is available here.