| Aspect | Full Time Prescribing Psychologist | Licensed Clinical Psychologist |
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| Credentials | Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD), state licensure, prescribing certification | Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD), state licensure, no prescribing certification |
| Work Environment | Healthcare settings, clinics, hospitals, mental health facilities | Private practice, clinics, hospitals, academic settings |
| Job Focus | Psychotherapy, assessment, and medication management | Psychotherapy, psychological testing, assessment |
Full Time Prescribing Psychologists have additional certification to prescribe medications, working closely with medical teams. Licensed Clinical Psychologists focus on therapy and assessment without prescribing authority. Both roles require doctoral degrees and licensure, but prescribing psychologists have an expanded scope of practice.