Psychologist Training

hbk1 Member

Member since 25 June 2023

hbk1Member29 July 2023 09:58:17

Could a foreigner who is based in Germany with a master's in clinical psychology from abroad do CBT training? is it possible to find a placement and be paid

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany/Singapore Expert29 July 2023 22:13:23

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I have no idea what a "CBT Training" is, but you should first check whether your degree is recognised in Germany - the ANABIN database is the right address for this.

Also, psychologists do need to understand people. Thus, how fluent are you in German? For most positions, B2 or C1 level are required.

SimCityAT Expert

Member since 08 April 2014

SimCityATExpert30 July 2023 00:39:17

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I have no idea what a "CBT Training" is, but you should first check whether your degree is recognised in Germany - the ANABIN database is the right address for this.
Also, psychologists do need to understand people. Thus, how fluent are you in German? For most positions, B2 or C1 level are required.
-@beppi

https://www.europsyche.org/situation-of-psychotherapy-in-various-countries/germany/

TominStuttgart Germany Expert

Member since 19 March 2012

TominStuttgartGermany Expert30 July 2023 10:44:33

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I have no idea what a "CBT Training" is, but you should first check whether your degree is recognised in Germany - the ANABIN database is the right address for this.
Also, psychologists do need to understand people. Thus, how fluent are you in German? For most positions, B2 or C1 level are required.
-@beppi
https://www.europsyche.org/situation-of-psychotherapy-in-various-countries/germany/
-@SimCityAT

This link is very informative about the subject but it fails to mention the language requirement. As Beppi mentioned, at least B2 if not C1 will be required. This is standard for health care professionals. People expecting to get by with English without having a high level of German are mistaken.