The professional qualification certification examination for psychological counselors began in 2001, and in 2005, the country promulgated formal standards. The exam is generally held on the third weekend of May and November each year, and the specific time varies slightly each year.

Standard conditions for applying for psychological counselors:

1. Have a college degree or above in this major or a related major;

2. Obtain a degree in a non-major or above A diploma with a college degree or above in a relevant major, after training for the prescribed number of standard hours, and a training completion certificate;

3. After obtaining a diploma from a secondary vocational college in this major or a related major, engage in this occupation More than 10 years;

4. Students with a college degree or above are allowed to participate in the second half of the third grade. To apply for the profession, please see the professional comparison table - Psychology major. Students in other non-related majors need to participate in training for a certain number of hours and obtain a completion certificate before they can apply.

The examination content includes two components: a comprehensive examination of theoretical knowledge and a practical ability assessment:

1. The comprehensive examination of theoretical knowledge adopts a closed-book written test, and the test questions are randomly extracted from the question bank and based on standard answers. score. The test scores are based on a hundred-point system, and those with a score of 60 or above are considered qualified.

2. Practical ability assessment is conducted by expert group interview assessment, including: psychological assessment, case analysis, consultation plan formulation and conversation skills.

The scoring standard is based on a hundred-point system, and those with a score of 60 or above are considered qualified; the actual ability assessment of senior psychological counselors is conducted using a comprehensive review method by an expert group. Candidates should submit personal performance information (works, works, etc.) three months in advance. papers, patents and research achievement certificates) and recommendations issued by the unit.