The American Board of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (ABCCAP), part of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), oversees certification, examination, and mentorship in this specialty.
Board certification indicates that a psychologist has met the required education, training, and experience standards and has demonstrated competence through a formal examination process.
The primary goal of certification is to formally recognize and promote advanced competence in clinical child and adolescent psychology. The specialty focuses on psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation with children, adolescents, and families, including work in medical (pediatric) and community settings.
