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Psychology title - ANSWER-Not engage in terms psychological, psychologist,
psychology unless licensed by the board. Does not apply to volunteer health providers.
Not included in practice of psychology - ANSWER-1.Person in the employ of the federal
government
2.Persons who are teaching psychology, conducting psychological research, providing
consultation services to organizations or institutions, providing expert testimony as long
as these activities do not involve direct psychological services.
3. Persons licensed, certified, or registered under other provisions of the KY law or use
of behavioral/symptomatic assessments by other licensed mental health providers (as
long as they don't use the word psychological)
4. Activities of a student, intern, or resident in psychology attending an accredited
program
5. Educational activities of teachers in accredited institutions, guidance counselors, or
vocational testing
6. Credentialed as school psychologists (if restricted to educational setting)
7.Clergy
8.Nonresident temporarily employed for no more than 30 days every 2 years if holding a
current IPC
Board of Examiners - ANSWER-1. Composed of 9 members appointed by the
Governor: 2 certified psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, or licensed
psychological associates. 1 community citizen.
2. Licensed psychologists will be selected from 3 nominees prepared by KPA. Licensed
for 3 years in the state.
3. Master's provider appointed by governor from 3 nominees recommended by KPA
licensed for at least 3 years
4. Term of at least 4 years or until a successor is appointed. Shall not serve more than 2
consecutive terms. Governor will fill any vacancies. Members can be removed at
majority vote of board
5. 5 members constitute a quorum. Members receive $100 per day for attending each
meeting and reimbursement of expenses. Chairpersons are elected annually for 1 year
term. No person shall serve more than 2 consecutive full terms as chair. Board will meet
twice annually and as needed. Special meetings may be called by chair or upon the
written request of 2 members.
Annual report - ANSWER-June 30, the board will submit a written report to the governor
of new licenses approved, cases heard and decisions
2. Board can meet in any location
,3. Board will keep a record of proceedings and a register of licensed and certified
psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, and licensed psychological
associates.
Administrative responsibilities of board - ANSWER-1. Establish requirements,
standards, tests to determine eligibility requirements for psychologists, certified
psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, licensed psychological associates.
Master's level providers cannot assess doctoral candidates.
2. Establish/define scope of practice of psychology
3. Requirements for issuing, denying, suspending, restricting, and revoking licenses and
implementing probation
4. Developing sexual misconduct guidelines.
5. Requiring training for professional sexual misconduct
6. CE requirements, not to exceed 39 hours per 3 year period
7.Establishing fees for directories, transcription, transferring records, other services
8.Conducting hearings as needed
9.Establishing reciprocal agreements with other states
10.Employing personnel, including hearing officers
11.Investigating complaints/violations
12. Governing supervision of master's providers
13. Other administrative regulations
14. May purchase liability insurance for members and officers, inspectors, examiners,
investigators, and staff
LP requirements - ANSWER-1. Pass EPPP at doctoral level
2. Pay a fee not to exceed $300
3. Acceptable doctoral degree from regionally accredited institution.
4. At least 2 years of supervised professional experience, one of which is an internship
5. Complete examination on psychological practice, ethical principles, law
Exam Fee - ANSWER-1.Fee not to exceed $300
2. Doctoral degree acceptable to board from regionally accredited institution
3. Pass EPPP at doctoral level (500)
4. 2 years of supervised professional experience, 1 year of internship.
Temporary Licensure - ANSWER-1. Applicant may practice under supervision after
being invited to sit for exam.
2. 60 days under supervision
3. After 2 years of supervision, will be examined on psychological practice, ethical
principles, and law
4. Exams will be graded; kept for 1 year. Discussed with written request
5. License and permission to use Licensed psychologist
Licensed psychologists - ANSWER-1. Function independently
2. Health service provider may employ and supervise certified psychologists and
licensed psychological associates.
,3. May supervise no more than 6 supervisees at one time.
Health service provider - ANSWER-1. Psychologists who completed 1 year of
supervised experience under temporary licensure or who completed 1 year of
supervised experience after becoming a licensed psychologist.
2. Completed one additional year of supervised experience in health care delivery
May provide supervision of other applicants and trainees
3. May supervise no more than 6 master's level providers at one time.
Licensed psychological practitioner - ANSWER-1. Performs certain functions within
practice of psychology without supervision
2. 3 letters of endorsement to sit for exam (1 from supervisor of record 2 from licensed
mental health professionals)
3. Fee not to exceed $200
4. At least 60 hours of graduate study in psych
Completion of 5 years of supervised professional experience.
5. No disciplinary action by board.
6. Pass EPPP at doctoral level (500)
7.Pass exam on psych practice, ethical principals, law.
8.Remain supervised until successful completion of requirements of licensure for LPP
9.Board will grade and keep exams for 1 year. Shared at written request.
10. Shall not supervise certified psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, or
licensed psychological associates.
Certified psychologist with autonomous functioning - ANSWER-1. May choose to keep
title or change to licensed psychological practitioner.
2. May continue to practice without supervision unless board revokes license. WIll not
supervise master's level.
3. May continue to function under supervision
4. May perform certain functions within the practice of psychology only under
supervision of a LP; shall not employ other certified psychologists, licensed
psychological practitioners, or licensed psychological associates.
Psychological Associate - ANSWER-1. Master's degree; license to perform certain
functions within the practice of psychology
2. $300 license fee
3. Master's degree from acceptable school
4. Passed an exam procedure
5. When invited for exam, applicant may practice psychology under supervision of
licensed psychologist under temp licensure conditions. 60 days from degree
requirement completion to complete application
4. Board will grade and keep exams for 1 year. Shared at written request.
5. May perform certain functions only under supe of LP. LPA will not represent self as
an LP or CP or LPP. Shall not employ or supervise CP, LPP or LPA.
, Renewal - ANSWER-1. Licenses renewed every 3 years on or before the anniversary of
issue or renewal. Renewal fee not to exceed $100. If not renewed within 3 months of
renewal date, licenses will be canceled. Canceled licenses can be reinstated upon
payment of renewal and penalty fees (not above renewal fee) within 3 years of cancel.
Not to practice psych while license is canceled.
2. Failure to renew license or inactivity for 3+ years will have to pass exam and pay
renewal and penalty fees.
3. Inactive status may be granted for 3 years. Shall not practice while inactive. May
apply for active status by regulation of board.
Types of disciplinary action - ANSWER-1. May suspend
2. revoke
3.refuse to issue or renew a license
4.accept assurance of voluntary compliance
5. restrict
6. Issue probation
7. Administrative reprimand
8. Private admonishment
Reasons for disciplinary action - ANSWER-1. Moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption
related to practicing psych (even if not criminal). If criminal, conviction is not a condition
precedent to disciplinary action.
2. Misrepresented or concealed information in obtaining a license or reinstatement
3. Committed any unfair, false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice
4.Been incompetent or negligent in practice of psych
5. Practiced while under suspension, revocation, or restriction in any jurisdiction
6. Violated any state statute or regulation governing psych or engaging in conduct
subject to penalty
7. Failure to cooperate with board. Failure to provide documentation required; Failure to
complete written explanation of filed complaints; failure to appear before board; Not
responding to board-issued subpoenas
8. Failure to comply with board orders
9. Aiding/abetting unlicensed practice of others
10. Grossly overcharging
11.Practicing beyond competence
12.Failure to provide adequate supervision
13. Conviction of misdemeanor or felony related to psych practice
14. Physical abuse or sexual contact with patient, client, student, or supervisee
15. Conviction of misdemeanor or sexual contact offense involving a client/pt/student.
16. Improper divulgement of confidential info
17. Undue influence/exploitation of client, pt, student, supervisee for personal
advantage
18. Inability to practice psych with reasonable skill and safety
19. Failure to comply with CE