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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 e to issue or renew a license t 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 Additional disciplinary action - ANSWER-1. Private admonishment may be used by board for stats or in subsequent disciplinary action 2. No violation by a supervisee affects licensed supervisor, unless they were aware of it. 3. Revoked licensees may apply for reinstatement after 3 years. 4. Board may reconsider, modify, or reverse probations, suspensions, revocations, restrictions or refusals to renew at any time. Administrative hearing - ANSWER-1. In all proceedings for probation, suspension, or license revocation, the board will administer a hearing 2. All outcomes will be determined by the board. Sanctions - ANSWER-1. Revoke/suspend license 2. Monetary penalty not to extend $2K 3.Require care, counseling, or treatment. Cost to licensee 4. Require supervision. Cost to licensee 5. Modify conditions of probation for protection of public, rehab of probationer, or both 6. Require restitution 7. Assess costs of disciplinary hearing 8. If the board substantiates sexual contact with inappropriate individuals, mandatory treatment will be prescribed. 9. May require to pay for patient's mental health services if needed as a result of sexual contact. Disciplinary orders of the board - ANSWER-1. Final orders of the board are effective immediately after written notice is provided. 2. Orders will be public 3. Appeals may be made to Franklin Circuit Court Immunity of board members - ANSWER-1. Members/agents/employees of board are immune from personal liability for any action performed in good faith. 2. May institute and maintain actions to restrain or enjoin any violation of the rules of the board 3. Surrender of license does not stop the board from further disciplinary action. 4. City/county/commonwealth's attorney and AG will represent the board/agents/employees in enforcement of provisions and rules. Telehealth duties - ANSWER-1. Ensure informed consent of patient/guardian 2. Ensure confidentiality of medical info through processes, practices, technology. 3. Avoid abuse and fraud 4. Prevent fee-splitting through telehealth 5. Telehealth may be used for psychological services and CE Telehealth definition - ANSWER-The use of interactive video, audio, or other electronic media to deliver health care. Used for diagnosis, consultation, treatment, transfer of health or medical data, and CEU. Penalties for Improper practice of psychology - ANSWER-1. Guilty of misdemeanor, punishable by not more than 6m imprisonment, not more than $500 fee, or both. 2. Each violation is a separate offense. 3. AG or commonwealth/county attorney has authority to prosecute. 4. Board may recover costs of investigative expenses including attorney fees and prosecution of parties found to be guilty. Board fees - ANSWER-Placed in state treasury for the use of the board in carrying out functions. Psychological testing definition - ANSWER-Use of 1+ standardized measurement, instrument, device or procedure, including use of computerized tests to observe or record human behavior. Requires application of normative data for interpretation/classification. Used for diagnosis and treatment of mental/emotional disorders/disabilities, cog/intellectual abilities, personality states/traits, neuropsych function. Cognitive/Intelligences test examples - ANSWER-Wechsler Stanfort-Binet Kaufman Personality Emotional Assessment examples - ANSWER-MMPI MCMI MACI Projectives: Rorschach, TAT, Holzman Ink Blots Neuropsych test examples - ANSWER-Halstead-Reitan Luria-Nebraska Lezak or Kaplan Battery NEPSY Psychological testing Examiners must - ANSWER-1. Be credentialed by the board and use tests appropriately 2. Not be supervised by other professions 3. Practice psychology in line with definition, without regard to payment rendered 4. Administer psych testing/treatment ot minors only with written permission of parent/guardian (unless court ordered) Scope of practice - ANSWER-Must practice and present self within areas of competency specified in licensure application, unless additional training, experience, supervision is received. Restrict practice to delivery of specific services for which they are competent and trained Direct or supportive services of licensure - ANSWER-1. Diagnosis of emotional, mental, nervous, addictive disorder, including adjustment through individual or group testing or techniques 2. Evaluate or assess functioning of individual, group, organization 3. Treatment of emotional, mental, nervous, addictive disorder, including mental health conditions or adjustment 4. Intervention or preventive technique that facilitates functioning of an individual, group, organization 5. Consultation services 6. Program planning or development 7. Evaluation of a psychological or human service problem 8. Supervision of health service delivery (if licensee is an LP with HSP) Dual Credentialing - ANSWER-If an individual holds an LP and another mental health credential, they must 1. Inform recipient of service which license they are practicing under 2. Not participate in practice of psychology under another credential 3. Not provide testing under another credential. Health service provider designation - ANSWER-Authorized to supervise certified psychologist, temporarily licensed psychologist, licensed psychological associate, or graduate student in providing psych health care services. a. May not supervise without HSP designation b. Temporarily LP or LP may provide concurrent supe to grad students while under supe of HSP psychologist. Psychological health care services - ANSWER-Delivery of diagnosis, assessment, psychotherapy, treatment, or other therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, or groups whose growth, adjustment, or functioning is impaired or who otherwise seek psychological health care services. HSP requirements - ANSWER-1. LP completed appropriate doctoral training, including a. 1800 hours of supervised experience (direct psychological care under supervision with 1 hour of weekly supervision) b. Certification (CPQ, ABPP, NR) 2. 5 years of full time independent practice 3. No disciplinary action. Grievance Procedure - ANSWER-1. May be initiated by board, public, or any governmental agency 2. A court record for misdemeanor or felony conviction will be considered a valid grievance 3. Grievance shall be in writing and clearly identify person. Shall contain date, person making grievance, and facts of grievance. 4. May be received by any board member, credential holder, AG or staff member 5. Respondent must provide a written response to grievance within 15 days of when the grievance was mailed. 6. At next meeting or as soon as practicable, board or panel will review grievance and response. Board will determine if investigation is warranted and appoint representative to conduct investigation. Grievance Investigation - ANSWER-1. Respondent will schedule a meeting to further respond to grievance. Board and respondent may have legal counsel. 2. Investigator will make a report containing succinct statement of facts disclosed in investigation Consideration of grievance and report - ANSWER-1. Board will determine if violation requiring disciplinary action based on the: a. grievance b. Investigative report c. Psychological or physical exam, if ordered 2. Investigator will not vote with the board 3.If grievance unsubstantiated, grievance person and respondent will be notified. 4. If violation the board will a. issue administrative complaint b. file suit to enjoin violator or seek criminal prosecution. Administrative complaint - ANSWER-1. Written report of a. each charged offense b. notice of right to counsel c. notice of right to subpoena witnesses on respondent's behalf d. notice of right to appeal after adverse adjudication 2. Service of administrative complaint 3. Issue of hearing notice. Administrative response - ANSWER-Within 20 days of formal complaint, respondent will file a written response to allegations of complaint. Allegations not properly responded, will be deemed admitted. The board may permit late filing of response for good cause. Sexual Misconduct - ANSWER-1. Victim's name will not be used in any written document. Identified alternatively. 2. Testimony of victim may be taken by deposition upon request (to maintain confidentiality) 3. Board may issue an order restraining all parties and counsel from discussion or release of info about allegations outside of investigation/hearing. 4. May hold some or all of hearing procedures in closed session. Fitness for duty exams - ANSWER-If reasonable cause to believe that a licensee or applicant is physically or mentally incapable of practicing psychology with reasonable skill and safety, board may order to submit to examination to determine competence to practice. 1. Expense of exam to board 2. Board will consider findings and conclusions 3. Copy of exam will be mailed to respondent. Respondent may file written response within 15 days of mailing. 4.Board will determine if there was a violation of psychology practice law. a. If no violation, respondent will be notified b. If violation, board will issue administrative complaint. Training for Sexual Misconduct - ANSWER-1. Within 6 months of appointment, all board members and investigators shall undergo sexual misconduct training. 2. Investigators will not be assigned to sexual misconduct cases until training is complete. 3. Training will consist of a 3 hour course (live, individual tutorial, or videotape) Composition of hearing panel - ANSWER-1. Consist of hearing officer and at least one board member appointed by board or only 1 officer if unanimous decision by board 2. Board member with previous investigation experience or personal knowledge of facts of grievance or is unable to render a fair decision shall not be a member of the panel hearing. 3. Separation of functions: A member/officer/employee engaged in investigative or prosecutorial functions of board or for a factually related case will not participate in or advise in the decision of the disciplinary action except as a witness or counsel in hearing. Right of Administrative hearing for denial of licensure/renewal/reinstatement - ANSWER-1. Written notice of denial, including statutory or regulatory violation and factual basis of denial. 2. Applicant may appeal pending denial within 20 calendar days of notice. 3. Written request for administrative hearing will be filed within 20 calendar days of board's notice. Request shall identify specific issues in dispute and legal basis for erroneous claim of board. 4. If appeal request is not filed on time, denial shall be effective upon the expiration of certificate. 5. Evidence shall be limited to application and supporting documents submitted during licensure application. 6.Renewal applicants may petition the board for a stay of denial of license until completion of hearing process. Revocation of probation - ANSWER-1. Board will issue written notice informing a. Of factual basis of revocation b. Each probation term violated c. Of sanction to be imposed d. That appeal may be submitted to board within 20 calendar days of notification. Will be sent to last know address on file with the board. 2. Request for hearing will be filed within 20 calendar days of notice. Identify specific issues in dispute and legal basis for board's decision 3. If hearing request is not filed on time, revocation shall be effective upon expiration of credential. Request for administrative hearing - ANSWER-Sent to KY Board of Examiners of Psychology in Frankfort Hearing Fee - ANSWER-If final order is adverse to licensee/applicant or if hearing is for relief from previous sanctions, a hearing fee equal to costs of stenographic services, hearing officer, and board attorney fees will be assessed against respondent. Board may waive all or part of fee for financial hardship. Notification of Action Taken - ANSWER-A public notification describing all final disciplinary actions to license will be provided. Responsibility to clients - ANSWER-Promote the well-being of clients and the safety and well-being of an individual whose life might be affected by the client's behavior or circumstances. Not verbally abuse or harass or physically threaten or assault a client, supervisee, board member, or agent of the board Client requirements - ANSWER-1. A person who receives: a. an evaluation, assessment, or psych testing b. Other professional psych services for treatment or amelioration of an emotional, mental, nervous, addictive, or behavioral disorder or distress or a mental health condition 2. A corporate entity if the professional contract is to profide a psychological service of benefit to the corporate entity/organization 3. Legal guardian of a minor or legally incompetent adult client 4. A client will continue to be considered a client for 2 years following the last date of service Competence: limits on practice - ANSWER-Limit practice and supervision to areas of competence in which proficiency has been gained through education, training, and experience. Maintaining Competency - ANSWER-Maintain current competency in areas of practice through continuing education, consultation, or other procedures in conformance with current standards of scientific and professional knowledge Competence: Adding new services/techniques - ANSWER-Engage in ongoing consultation with other psychologists or relevant professionals and obtain appropriate education and training. Inform a client of innovative nature and known risks associated with service. Competence: Referral - ANSWER-Make or recommend referral to other professional, technical, or administrative resources if referral is clearly in best interests of the client Competence: Professional information - ANSWER-Rendering formal professional opinion in a report, letter, or testimony about a person will not do so without direct and substantial professional contact with or a formal assessment of that person. Competence: Maintenance/retention of records - ANSWER-Maintain professional records that include 1. Presenting problem, purpose, or diagnosis 2. Fee arrangement 3. Date and substance of each professional contact or service. 4. Test results or other evaluative results obtained and the basic test data from which the results were derived 5. Notation and results of a formal consult with another provider 6. A copy of all test or evaluative reports 7. Records will be maintained for at least 6 years 8. Store and dispose of written, electronic, and other records in a manner to ensure confidentiality 9.Maintain a record of each supervisory session, including type, place, date, and general content of session. Continuity of care - ANSWER-Make arrangements for another appropriate professional to provide for emergency need of a client, as appropriate, during a period of forseeable absence Impaired credential holder - ANSWER-Not undertake or continue a professional relationship with a client if the objectivity or competency of the credential holder is impaired due to mental, emotional, physiologic, pharmacologic, or substance abuse condition If impairment develops: 1. Terminate relationship appropriately 2. Notify client in writing of termination 3. Assist client in obtaining services from another professional. Shall not engage in psychology practice under influence of alcohol, other mind altering substances or psych illness, impairing delivery of services. Prohibited dual relationships - ANSWER-1. Not undertake or continue a professional relationship with a client if objectivity or competency is impaired because of present or previous familial, social, sexual, emotional, financial, supervisory, administrative, or legal relationship with the client or a relevant person associated with or related to the client. 2. When interacting with a client, shall not: a. Engage in verbal or physical behavior that is sexually seductive, demeaning, or harassing b. Engage in sexual intercourse or other physical intimacy with client c. Enter into a potentially exploitative relationship with the client. 3. Prohibitions shall extend indefinitely if client is clearly vulnerable (emotionally or cognitively) to exploitative influence by the licensee Client welfare: explanation - ANSWER-Give truthful, understandable and appropriate account of client's condition to client or those responsible for care of client. Keep client fully informed to nature and purpose of evaluation, treatment, or procedure and of client's right to freedom of choice regarding services provided. Termination of services - ANSWER-1. Offer to assist services from another professional 2. Credential holder shall: a. terminate a professional relationship if client is not benefeting from services b. Prepare client appropriately for termination Stereotyping - ANSWER-Not impose on the client a stereotype of behavior .values or roles related to age, gender, religion, race disability, nationality, sexual preference, or diagnosis that would interfere with objective services. Client welfare - ANSWER-1. Explanation of services 2. Termination of services 3. Stereotyping 4. Solicitation of business 5. Referrals on request Solicitation of business - ANSWER-Not induce clients to solicit business on behalf of credential holder Referrals - ANSWER-Make appropriate referral of client to another professional if requested to do so. Welfare of supervisees and research subjects - ANSWER-1. Shall not exploit a supervisee 2. Shall respect dignity and protect welfare of research subjects and comply with research rules Protecting confidentiality of clients - ANSWER-Safeguard confidential information obtained in practice, teaching, research, or other professional services. Obtain written consent of client prior to disclosing confidential info Disclosure without informed written consent - ANSWER-Disclose confidential info if there is a duty to warn an intended victim of client's threat of violence. Disclosure for Corporation/organization - ANSWER-Confidentiality applies to 1. The corporation of organization or 2. An individual, including personal info, if info is obtained in the proper course of contact 3. Not apply personal information, if there was notable expectation that info was a. Obtained in separate professional relationship between credential holder Services for more than one interested party - ANSWER-Credential holder shall clarify to all parties prior to rendering services the dimensions of confidentiality and professional responsibility pertaining to services Multiple clients - ANSWER-If rendering services to 1 pt in a joint session, clarify to all parties the manner in which confidentiality will be handled. Legally dependent clients - ANSWER-Beginning of professional relationship, inform minors with legal guardians of the limits on confidentiality with communication Limited access to client records - ANSWER-Limit access to records to preserve confidentiality. Ensure that all persons working under authority comply with patient confidentiality Confidentiality of clients - ANSWER-1. General 2. Disclosure without written informed consent. 3. Disclosure for corporation 4. Group services 5. Services with more than 1 interested party 6. Legally dependent clients 7. Limited access to client records 8. Release of confidential info 9. Reporting of abuse/neglect of children/adults 10. Discussion of client info among professionals 11. Disguising confidential info 12. Observation and recording 13. Confidentiality after termination Release of confidential information - ANSWER-Upon court order, state or federal law or regulation Reporting abuse/neglect - ANSWER-Familiar with relevant law and comply Discussion with professionals - ANSWER-May share if takes reasonable steps to ensure that all persons receiving the info are informed about the confidential nature of info and abide by confidentiality rules Disguising confidential info - ANSWER-In case reports or for teaching, research, published reports Observation/Recording - ANSWER-Observed or recorded only with informed consent of client