National Register of Health Service Psychologists

**What is a Health Service Psychologist?** Health Service Psychologists (HSPs) have the education, training, and experience for the independent delivery of healthcare services. Health Service Psychologists are licensed practitioners who provide preventive, consultative, assessment, and treatment services in a broad range of settings, including independent or group practice, multidisciplinary clinics, counseling centers, or hospitals. Health service psychologists differ from health psychologists in that their practice is not confined to the treatment of problems associated with physical health or wellbeing, and differ from other specialties in that their services are delivered in the context of the doctor/patient relationship, rather than fields such as forensic psychology. **What We Offer HSPs** The HSP credential opens doors through a wide variety of [benefits](https://www.nationalregister.org/hsp-credential/members/). Licensing boards, healthcare organizations, hospitals, consumers, employers, and other professionals respect the value of the National Register’s credential, which helps our psychologists: - Find a new job. - [Attract more patients](https://www.findapsychologist.org/). - Accelerate professional development. - Get licensed in other jurisdictions. - Earn CE credits for licensure renewal. - Connect with peers in the field. - Get involved in networking and advocacy. ***Mission*** The National Register fosters and empowers an inclusive community of health service psychologists and psychology doctoral students devoted to providing exemplary healthcare. We are dedicated to clinical education and professional development, credentialing, advocacy for the profession, charitable giving, and the promotion of psychological services to consumers. ***Vision*** All health service psychologists and psychology doctoral students should have access to the training, resources and support required to provide the highest quality of care.