Maine Psychology Education Overview
Psychology Licensure in Maine
The beautiful state of Maine is a wonderful place to start your career in human services as a licensed psychologist. Both private and public organizations need qualified licensed psychologists.
Options include everything from working at a school in Augusta to being employed at a hospital in Portland.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for clinical and counseling psychologists in Maine is $114,470.
For those who feel drawn to the fast paced and stimulating environment of a medical setting, consider applying at one of Maine’s 43+ major hospitals. If the idea of helping children to heal emotional wounds is one that resonates with you, or if you have a degree concentration in child psychology, think about a career at one of Maine’s 85+ school districts.
Below you will find our step-by-step guide to become license to practice psychology in Maine.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024. Salary figures for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists. Salaries based on state data not school specific information. Conditions in your area may vary. Data accessed May 2025.
Required Educational Background
Getting your Psychology license in Maine is a noble and challenging task. However, those who put in the effort and time to get their license will discover they have created a livelihood for themselves that is both lucrative and extremely personally rewarding. In order to attain your license in psychology you will need to have already gained your Ph.D. in Psychology. That in turn means that you have already earned your Bachelor and Master of Psychology.
Whether or not you continue your schooling to go for your license in Psychology, you will find that a Bachelor of Psychology is one of the most flexible and sought after Bachelor’s degrees in the human services field. It is also a necessary component towards getting your psychology license.
While Maine does not allow licensing for those have less than their doctorate, getting your Master of Psychology is still a fantastic item to have on your resume, in addition to being a necessary step towards getting your license. With a Master of Psychology, you will find that a wide variety of job opportunities are available for you immediately, even if you choose not to continue on towards your doctorate and licensure in psychology.
Once you have been awarded your Ph.D. in psychology from an APA approved school you will need to begin accumulating your required hours of field experience.
Field Experience
To verify your field experience component, you will need to take the following actions:
- You are required to amass 1500 hours of field experience over the course of studying for your Ph.D. The remaining 1500 hours must be post-doctoral and in a supervised form under the direction of a Psychologist who is licensed in the state of Maine.
- You will need to apply for licensure, get approval and take your examinations as explained below.
You will want to familiarize yourself with the Maine specific rules and regulations for licensure. These laws change so it is good to make sure you have current information, you can find that information here:
Examination
Once you have completed your field experience you can apply to take the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).
- Pass the EPPP with a score meeting the Maine minimum.
You can find some helpful information about your EPPP here: