Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1387.2 - Qualifications and Responsibilities of Delegated Supervisors

Delegated supervisors shall be qualified psychologists or those other qualified mental health professionals listed in section 1387(c). The delegated supervisor(s) shall be employed in the same work setting as the trainee.

(a) Delegated supervisors shall have and shall maintain a valid, active license free of any formal disciplinary action, shall immediately notify the trainee and the primary supervisor of any disciplinary action, including revocation, surrender, suspension, probation terms, or changes in licensure status including inactive license, or any other license status change that affects the supervisor's ability or qualifications to supervise.

(b) Delegated supervisors shall be in compliance at all times with the provisions of the Psychology Licensing Law, and the regulations adopted pursuant to these laws.

(c) Delegated supervisors shall be responsible for ensuring compliance by the trainee with the provisions of the Psychology Licensing Law and the regulations adopted pursuant to these laws.

(d) Delegated supervisors shall be responsible for ensuring that all SPE and record keeping performed under the supervision delegated to them is conducted in compliance with the Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association.

(e) Delegated supervisors shall be responsible for monitoring the welfare of the trainee's clients while under their delegated supervision.

(f) Delegated supervisors shall be responsible for monitoring the performance and professional development of the trainee and for reporting this performance and development to the primary supervisor.

(g) Delegated supervisors shall ensure that they have the education, training, and experience in the area(s) of psychological practice to be supervised.

(h) Delegated supervisors shall have no familial, intimate, business or other relationship with the trainee which would compromise the supervisor's effectiveness and/or which would violate the Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association.

(i) Delegated supervisors shall not supervise a trainee who is now or has ever been a psychotherapy client of the supervisor.

(j) Delegated supervisors shall not exploit trainees or engage in sexual relationships, or any other sexual contact with trainees.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1387.2

1. New section filed 7-6-2000; operative 8-5-2000 (Register 2000, No. 27).
2. Amendment filed 12-16-2004; operative 1-1-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 51).
3. Amendment of first paragraph filed 7-28-2005; operative 8-27-2005 (Register 2005, No. 30).

Note: Authority cited: Section 2930, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2914, Business and Professions Code.

1. New section filed 7-6-2000; operative 8-5-2000 (Register 2000, No. 27).
2. Amendment filed 12-16-2004; operative 1-1-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 51).
3. Amendment of first paragraph filed 7-28-2005; operative 8-27-2005 (Register 2005, No. 30).