Is a psychologist mandatory in every care home?

The minimum quality standards (GD 978/2015) include a psychologist among specialist staff. Smaller centres may subcontract psychological services (part-time / service contract).

How long does the autonomous-level CPR attestation take?

At least 1 year of supervision (40 hours) after the master's, plus the CPR file (clinical-psychology committee). Processing can take 1–3 months.

Can an educational psychologist work in a care home?

CPR specialisations are distinct. Working in care homes requires a clinical-psychology or psychological-counselling attestation, not educational psychology.

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A career in senior care

Psychologist

A psychologist assesses and supports seniors' cognitive and emotional state, provides counselling and helps families. A role required by residential-centre standards.

About the job

A psychologist (COR code 263401, clinical-psychology specialisation) assesses beneficiaries' cognitive and emotional state, provides counselling and supports families. Practising the profession requires an attestation from the Romanian College of Psychologists (CPR).

Responsibilities

Initial psychological assessment (cognitive tests, depression/dementia screening — MMSE, GDS)
Designing the individual psychological intervention plan
Individual and group counselling / psychotherapy sessions
Psychological support for families (sharing the diagnosis, anticipatory grief)
Detecting and reporting signs of abuse or cognitive decline
Working with the medical team on the care regimen
Organising cognitive-stimulation activities

Requirements

Psychology degree (3 years, ARACIS-accredited) + a master's in the field
CPR practice attestation — clinical psychology, autonomous-practitioner level
At least 40 hours of supervision (1 year) for the autonomous level
Preferred: neuropsychology / psychogerontology specialisation

Certifications & courses

CPR attestation — clinical psychology, autonomous level (mandatory)
Psychogerontology course (CPR-accredited providers)
MMSE / MoCA / CDR training — cognitive-assessment tools

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Where you can work

Premium private residential centres for seniors
DGASPC — large public residential centres (often part-time)
Hospitals with a geriatrics / neurology ward
NGOs and individual practices (service contracts with care homes)

Frequently asked questions

Is a psychologist mandatory in every care home?: The minimum quality standards (GD 978/2015) include a psychologist among specialist staff. Smaller centres may subcontract psychological services (part-time / service contract).
How long does the autonomous-level CPR attestation take?: At least 1 year of supervision (40 hours) after the master's, plus the CPR file (clinical-psychology committee). Processing can take 1–3 months.
Can an educational psychologist work in a care home?: CPR specialisations are distinct. Working in care homes requires a clinical-psychology or psychological-counselling attestation, not educational psychology.