Chapter 1 - Psychologists
- Article 1 General Provisions.
- Section 34-26-1 Practice as "psychologist" and "psychological technician" defined
(a) For the purposes of this chapter, the two levels of psychological practice are as follows: (1) Psychologist. (2) Psychological technician. (b)(1) A person ...
- Section 34-26-2 Confidential relations between licensed psychologists, licensed psychiatrists, or licensed psychological technicians and their clients
For the purpose of this chapter, the confidential relations and communications between licensed psychologists, licensed psychiatrists, or licensed psychological technicians and their clients are ...
- Section 34-26-3 Code of ethics
The Board of Examiners shall adopt the Code of Ethics of the American Psychological Association to govern appropriate practices or behavior as referred to ...
- Article 2 Board of Examiners.
- Section 34-26-20 Creation
There is hereby created a board to be known as the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology composed of five members, appointed by the ...
- Section 34-26-21 Composition; powers and duties; psychological technician; oath; meetings
(a) There is created a State Board of Examiners in Psychology to consist of seven persons who are residents of this state, who shall ...
- Section 34-26-22 Certain powers and duties enumerated; annual registration fee; list of registered psychologists and psychological technicians; continuing education; rules and regulations
(a) The Board of Examiners in Psychology shall have authority to administer oaths, to summon witnesses and to take testimony in all matters relating ...
- Article 3 Licenses.
- Section 34-26-40 Required; exceptions; psychological interns or trainees
(a) It is specifically prohibited that any individual or organization shall present himself, herself, or it, or be presented to the public by any ...
- Section 34-26-41 Applications; qualifications of applicants
(a)(1) Any person wishing to obtain the right to practice as a psychologist or psychological technician in this state, who has not heretofore been ...
- Section 34-26-42 Penalty for unlicensed person held out to public as psychologist or psychological technician
If any person holds himself or herself out to the public as being engaged in practice as a psychologist or psychological technician, such as ...
- Section 34-26-43 Fees; disposition of revenues of board; payment of expenses
There shall be paid to the board chair by each applicant for a permanent license to practice psychology a fee not to exceed two ...
- Section 34-26-43.1 (Effective October 1, 1997) Examination fee for candidates for licensure
The Board of Examiners in Psychology shall charge each candidate for licensure as a psychologist or psychological technician an examination fee sufficient to cover ...
- Section 34-26-44 Conduct of examinations
Examination of applicants for a license to practice as a psychologist or psychological technician shall be made by the board at least once a ...
- Section 34-26-45 Waiver of examination; persons licensed in other states
For a period of two years from October 1, 1963, the board may waive either or both an assembled examination or the other requirements ...
- Section 34-26-46 Grounds for refusal of certificate or revocation or suspension of license
(a) The board shall suspend, place on probation, or require remediation for any psychologist or psychological technician for a specified time, to be determined ...
- Section 34-26-47 Notice and hearing required prior to refusal, revocation or suspension
The board may not recommend suspension or revocation of licensure or refuse to issue or to renew any certificate for any cause listed in ...
- Section 34-26-48 Review of action of board
Any action of, or ruling or order made or entered by the board declining to issue a certificate, declining to recommend licensure or recommending ...
- Article 4 SUPERVISORY PRACTICE OF LICENSED PSYCHOLOGICAL TECHNICIANS; QUALIFICATIONS; DUTIES; EDUCATIONAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS; MANDATED SUPERVISION; UNLAWFUL PRACTICE PROHIBITED.
- Section 34-26-60 Scope of supervision; qualifications of supervisors
(a) The scope of mandated supervision shall depend upon the specific areas of practice, experience, and training of the supervisee. Mandated supervision shall assure ...
- Section 34-26-61 Duties - Supervisors
(a) A licensed psychologist acting as a supervisor shall perform all of the following duties: (1) Offer and provide supervision only within the area ...
- Section 34-26-62 Duties - Supervisees
(a) A psychological technician supervisee shall perform all of the following duties: (1) Enter into a written agreement with the supervisor, using a board ...
- Section 34-26-63 Practice outside state; supervision contract form; final report; additional supervision
(a) A psychological technician who practices in a jurisdiction outside of the state shall not be required to receive supervision for services rendered in ...
- Section 34-26-64 Supervision requirements
Minimum supervision requirements are as follows: (1) LEVEL I. For a psychological technician with less than two calendar years of supervised practice as a ...
- Section 34-26-65 Psychology program requirements
Prior to September 1, 2000, the degree program of the applicant shall be publicly identified and clearly labeled as a psychology program. On and ...
- Section 34-26-66 Violations
After one year from March 11, 1998, no person shall hold himself or herself out to the public as a licensed psychological technician or ...
