Same as Mental Health Clinical Psychologist?

No, that is a separate ministry qualification.

Where is supervised practice done?

At institutions recognized in the notice.

Clinical Psychologist Qualification (Korea)

🧠 Psychology By CampusDown Wiki Editorial Team Last updated October 26, 2026

Run by HRD Korea; psychology degrees and supervised practice drive eligibility.

Contents

1. Getting it
2. Work and careers
3. FAQ
4. References

Getting it

Grade 2 generally needs a psychology bachelor's plus supervised practice; Grade 1 a master's plus practice or Grade 2 plus experience. Written and written-practical tests. Requirements, subjects, credit and practicum rules, pass criteria and dates can change; always check the administering body's notice and current law.

Work and careers

Mental-health centers, psychiatry departments, counseling and EAP. Distinct from the ministry's Mental Health Clinical Psychologist. Compare Youth Counselor.

FAQ

Same as Mental Health Clinical Psychologist?: No, that is a separate ministry qualification.
Where is supervised practice done?: At institutions recognized in the notice.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

Q-Net 큐넷(한국산업인력공단). https://www.q-net.or.kr
정신건강증진 및 정신질환자 복지서비스 지원에 관한 법률, 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr
American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed., text rev.; DSM-5-TR). APA Publishing.

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