La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXIII-1103 - Responsibilities of Supervisors

A. The Supervising Psychologist:

1. is responsible for the registration and renewal of an assistant to a psychologist in conformity with this Chapter on such form and in such manner as prescribed by the board;

2. directs the provision of psychological services to clients;

3. is administratively, clinically, ethically, functionally, and legally responsible for all activities of the Assistant to a Psychologist;

4. is accountable for the planning, course and outcome of the work. The conduct of supervision shall ensure the welfare of the client, and the ethical and legal protection of the assistant;

5. is responsible for general communication regarding the needs of the clients and services rendered;

6. is responsible for continuing professional supervision of the ATAP;

7. provides general professional supervision of the A T A P t h a t shall include one cumulative hour per week as a minimum for direct supervisory contact:

a. exceptions to this requirement must have prior approval of the board;

b. it is likely that more than one hour per week would be required for assistants of lesser experience;

8. shall limit the number of assistants supervised so as to ensure adequate ability to monitor services and protect the public;

9. shall be available for emergency consultation and intervention;

10. shall have competence in the specific area of practice in which supervision is being given;

11. shall maintain a record of supervision which details the types of activities in which the assistant is engaged and the level of competence in each. This record shall be kept in such form as may be prescribed by the board;

12. shall ensure the following is disclosed to the client prior to the provision of any psychological service:

a. the psychologist of record's full name and contact information;

b. the extent and limits of their interaction with the client;

c. the client's right to meet with or communicate with the supervising psychologist or psychologist of record prior to or during the course of services rendered by an ATAP.

B. Neglect in maintaining the above standards of practice may result in disciplinary action against the supervisor's license to practice, including suspension or revocation.

Notes

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXIII-1103

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Examiners of Psychologists, LR 5:250 (August 1979), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Examiners of Psychologists, LR 36:1008 (May 2010), Amended by the Department of Health, Board of Examiners of Psychologists, LR 49670 (4/1/2023).

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