NOC 4151 – Psychologists

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 4151 is for Psychologists

NOC skill type/level: Skill Level A

Employment requirements

• A doctoral degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation “Psychologist” in Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia.
• A master’s degree in psychology is required for the designation “Psychologist” in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
• A master’s degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation “Psychological Associate” in Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
• A period of supervised practical experience is required in most jurisdictions.
• Successful completion of the written Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is required in most provinces.
• Oral examinations and board interviews are required in some provinces.
• Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
• Membership in the provincial professional association for psychologists is mandatory in all provinces, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
• Psychologists can become specialized in a particular area through training and experience.

List of Job Titles for NOC 4151 – Psychologists

• behavioural modification psychologist
• behavioural psychologist
• behavioural therapist
• behaviourist
• biopsychologist
• chartered psychologist
• child psychologist
• clinical psychologist
• cognitive psychologist
• community psychologist
• counselling psychologist
• developmental psychologist
• educational psychologist
• experimental psychologist
• forensic psychologist
• human development psychologist
• industrial psychologist
• intern psychologist
• neuropsychologist
• organizational psychologist
• physiological psychologist
• psychological associate
• psychologist
• psychologist – counselling
• psychotherapist
• registered psychologist
• research psychologist
• school psychologist
• social psychologist
• sports psychologist
• vocational psychologist