La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXIII-107 - Definition of Provisional Licensed Psychologist

A. A provisional licensed psychologist is a person who has been issued a provisional license under the provision of R.S.37:2356.2.

B. A provisionally licensed psychologist may practice psychology as defined under R.S. 37:2352(7) while under the continuing professional supervision of a licensed psychologist.

C. A provisional license is required for a Candidate's early admittance to the written examination for licensure, while completing the final year of postdoctoral supervision.

D. A provisional license may be renewed no more than three times. A provisional license that is not renewed in accordance with the provisions of this Part shall lapse.

E. Provisional licensed psychologists may not:

1. contract directly with individuals, couples, families, agencies or institutions for clinical services, consultation, supervision or educational services; or

2. claim to be independently licensed, in private practice or otherwise advertise as such.

F. Provisional licensed psychologists:

1. must practice psychology under the continuing professional supervision of a licensed psychologist and in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 7 of this Part;

2. shall use the title "provisional licensed psychologist" in representing themselves, their work or their services;

3. shall disclose their supervisory relationships to clients/patients in the provision of psychological services and to third parties in engaged in professional activities related to the field of psychology;

4. shall not supervise other mental health professionals or independently evaluate persons;

G. The supervising licensed psychologist, or the agency, hospital, or corporation that employs the supervising licensed psychologist, may bill for psychological services performed by the provisional licensed psychologist.

H. The termination of the supervisory relationship must be immediately reported to the board in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 7 of this Part. Following termination, the provisional license shall be considered lapsed, and the provisional licensed psychologist may not practice under these provisions until an approved supervisory relationship with a licensed psychologist has been approved by the board.

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La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXIII-107

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Board of Examiners of Psychologists, LR 49672 (4/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2353 and R.S. 37:2356.2.