N.D. Admin Code 66-02-01-03 - [Effective 10/1/2024] Licensing of psychologists and industrial-organizational psychologists from other jurisdictions - Expedited licensing

1. Licensing of psychologists and industrial-organizational psychologists who are licensed by other jurisdictions must follow the procedures described in North Dakota Century Code sections 43-32-19.1 and 43-51-06 and one of the following requirements:

a. Expedited licensing. A license may be granted to an individual licensed in good standing in another jurisdiction if the board concludes it received verified documentation of:

(1) Graduation from an accredited program in the degree level of licensure sought in North Dakota;

(2) Previously passed any national examination required by North Dakota;

(3) Documentation of all professional licensures held at any time in any field and current status of those licenses, including an explanation and documentation related to all disciplinary history; and

(4) Provide endorsements of application from behavioral health professionals that possess a current license, certification, registration, or other written authorization to practice from a state or provincial regulatory body, as approved by the board.

b. A license may be granted to an individual who holds a certificate of professional qualification in psychology issued by the association of state and provincial psychology boards or its successor.

c. A license may be granted to an individual who meets the requirements of any interstate compact agreement adopted by the state of North Dakota on the practice of psychologists or industrial-organizational psychologists.

2. An applicant for licensure pursuant to North Dakota Century Code chapters 43-32 and 43-51 shall pass the North Dakota oral examination or, once developed, the North Dakota professional responsibility examination as determined by the board. An applicant who has been licensed and in good standing in North Dakota whose license is expired more than one year may be granted a license renewal if:

a. The applicant's current continuing education requirements are met;

b. The annual renewal and late renewal application fees are paid;

c. Licensure in all other jurisdictions is in good standing and without any pending disciplinary matters in any jurisdiction; and

d. The applicant has passed the oral examination or, once developed, the North Dakota professional responsibility examination, if required by the board as a condition of license renewal.

3. Upon the board's receipt of a completed application initiation form from an individual licensed in another jurisdiction, the board may grant a provisional license that is valid for six months from date of initial application if the applicant is currently in good standing with no disciplinary actions in the previous five years. Upon a showing of good cause, the board may grant extensions of provisional licenses for periods of up to six months. If an application for licensure is denied during the time an applicant holds a provisional license, the provisional license expires on the date of the denial of the application for licensure.

Notes

N.D. Admin Code 66-02-01-03

Amended effective September 1, 2000; April 1, 2007; October 1, 2011; July 1, 2012. Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2016-360, April 2016, effective 4/1/2016. Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 369, July 2018, effective 7/1/2018. Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 375, January 2020, effective 1/1/2020. Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2024-394, October 2024, effective 10/1/2024.

General Authority: NDCC 43-32-08

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-32-19.1, 43-51-06