Montana Psychological Association

The American Psychological Association defines an Early Career Psychologist as individuals within ten years of receipt of their doctoral degrees.

Early Career Psychologist Mentorship Program

The Early Career Psychologist Committee of the Montana Psychological Association is excited to announce the start of a new mentorship program. The American Psychological Association defines an Early Career Psychologist as being within 10 years of receipt of doctorate. The purpose of the mentorship program is to help support ECP transition from student to licensed psychologist.

 To become an ECP Mentor or Mentee, sign up here.

Initiative of MPA-ECP:

• Provide general information about the field of psychology in Montana
• Increase ECP membership and foster growth and leadership in our ECP’s
• Help ECP’s gain access to networking opportunities and make professional connections
• Source of support transitioning from student-> intern -> postdoc -> licensed psychologist
• Maintain resources summarizing job listings, career opportunities and career development
  

Licensure Information:

• Montana Board of Psychologists http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/license/bsd_boards/psy_board/board_page.asp
  
• Licensure Application http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/license/bsd_boards/psy_board/pdf/lic_psyc.pdf
  
• Requirements for Supervised experience http://www.mtrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?RN=24.189.607
  

Resources:

• APA
  
• APA Early Career Psychologists
  
• PsycCareers
  
• Career Development
• APA Division 31 Early Career Psychologists blog post
  
• ECP Career Development, Making the Transition and Licensure
  
• Financial Planning
  
• Getting Connected to ECP Resources
  
• Grants and Funding
  
• Licensure information for Montana and other States