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Coming Soon - Psychological Practitioner

Published on Jul 3, 2025

The Virginia Board of Psychology has initiated an exempt regulatory action, as mandated by the 2024 General Assembly, to establish a new license for master’s-level psychologists under the title “Psychological Practitioner.”

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Scam Alert

Published on Mar 21, 2025

The Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) has issued a reminder regarding scams targeting health care professionals.

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Upcoming Events

Fri, Aug 15, 2025 10:00 AM
Senate Bill 752 (Favola) Workgroup Meeting
Board Room 1

Mon, Aug 25, 2025 10:00 AM
Board of Psychology Quarterly Board Meeting
Board Room 3

Mon, Sep 8, 2025 10:00 AM
Board of Psychology Informal Conferences - Agency Subordinate

More information on the Psychology Calendar Page.

DHP Healthcare Workforce Data Center Data Launches New Behavioral Health Digital Tool

Published on May 3, 2023

2023 Findings Show Virginia’s Behavioral Healthcare Professionals are Increasingly at or Near Retirement Age as Efforts Ramp Up to Better Reflect Racial and Ethnic Diversity Among Practitioners

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PSYPACT (Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact) Information

Published on Mar 24, 2023

TO VERIFY PSYPACT AUTHORIZATIONS please go to the following link:
https://www.verifypsypact.org/

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Virginia Board of Psychology
psy@dhp.virginia.gov
Jaime Hoyle, Executive Director
Aliya Chapman, Ph.D., Board Chair