What is a Psychologist?
What are the differences between Registrars, Clinical Psychologists, General Psychologists and Provisional Psychologists?
General Psychologist
Study
Has completed a minimum of 4 years study in psychology
Medicare Rebates
Will attract a Medicare Rebate of $101.55 per session with valid Mental Health Treatment Plan
Registration
Is registered as a “General Psychologist” with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Clinical Psychologist - Registrar
Study
Has completed a minimum of 6-8 years university study in clinical to the level of Masters, Doctorate or PhD in psychology
Medicare Rebates
Will attract a Medicare Rebate of $101.55 per session with valid Mental Health Treatment Plan
Registration
Is registered as a “General Psychologist” with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as is completing a short period of supervised work to gain endorsement in clinical psychology – Clinical Psychology Registrar
Clinical Psychologist
Study
Has completed a minimum of 6-8 years university study in clinical to the level of Masters, Doctorate or PhD in psychology
Medicare Rebates
Will attract a higher Medicare Rebate of $149.05 per session with valid Mental Health Treatment Plan
Registration
Is endorsed as a “General Psychologist” with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – with Endorsement in “Clinical Psychology”
Provisional Psychologist
Study
Has completed a minimum of 4 years study in psychology. Is completing the final stages of their training under the close supervision of a senior board approved psychologist.
Medicare Rebates
Will not attract any Medicare Rebates but fees are offered at reduced rates making quality therapy more affordable. At Barrenjoey psychology provisional psychologists fees are $140.00 per session.
Registration
Is registered as a “Provisional Psychologist” with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
