Kentucky Statutes 319.064 – Psychological associate
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(1) An individual credentialed as a psychological associate shall use the title “licensed psychological associate” and the board shall issue a license with that title at the time of renewal.
(2) The board shall issue a license to perform certain functions within the practice of psychology and to use the title “licensed psychological associate” to any applicant who:
(a) Pays a fee not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300); (b) Has received:
1. A master’s degree in psychology acceptable to the board; or
2. The equivalent education for a master’s degree and has been accepted into a psychology predoctoral internship program in Kentucky that satisfies the criteria for the predoctoral internship established by the board;
from a regionally accredited educational institution or from an educational institution outside the United States, if such educational institution would otherwise be accredited by a regional accrediting body if located in the United States; and
(c) Has passed an examination procedure in psychology.
(3) Upon acceptance of the application to sit for the examination in psychology, the applicant may practice psychology under the supervision of a licensed psychologist under conditions of temporary licensure established by the board. The board shall establish a grace period not to exceed sixty (60) days to allow for the employment and supervision of the applicant by an agency from the time the applicant’s degree requirements are completed to the submission of the complete application.
(4) The board shall grade and keep the examinations and results for one (1) year. Upon written request to the board, an applicant may arrange to discuss his or her performance on the examination.
(5) Any psychological associate licensed pursuant to this section may perform certain functions within the practice of psychology only under the supervision of a licensed psychologist approved by the board. The licensed psychological associate shall not practice independently, except under the employment and supervision of the board- approved licensed psychologist. A licensed psychological associate shall not represent himself or herself as a licensed or certified psychologist or as a licensed psychological practitioner. A licensed psychological associate shall not employ or supervise certified psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, or licensed psychological associates.
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 34, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2022. — Amended
2001 Ky. Acts ch. 80, sec. 10, effective June 21, 2001. — Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 104, sec. 7, effective July 14, 1992. — Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 291, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1988. — Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 128, sec. 11, effective July 15,
1986.
(2) The board shall issue a license to perform certain functions within the practice of psychology and to use the title “licensed psychological associate” to any applicant who:
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 319.064
- Board: means the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology. See Kentucky Statutes 319.010
- Grace period: The number of days you'll have to pay your bill for purchases in full without triggering a finance charge. Source: Federal Reserve
- License: means the credential issued by the board to a licensed psychologist, licensed psychological practitioner, certified psychologist with autonomous functioning, certified psychologist, or a licensed psychological associate. See Kentucky Statutes 319.010
- Practice of psychology: means rendering to individuals, groups, organizations, or the public any psychological service involving the application of principles, methods, and procedures of understanding, predicting, and influencing behavior, such as the principles pertaining to learning, perception, motivation, thinking, emotions, and interpersonal relationships. See Kentucky Statutes 319.010
- Psychologist: means any person who holds himself or herself out by any title or description of services incorporating the words "psychologic" "psychological" "psychologist" "psychology" "psychopractice" or any other term or terms that imply he or she is trained, experienced, or an expert in the field of psychology. See Kentucky Statutes 319.010
- Year: means calendar year. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
(a) Pays a fee not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300); (b) Has received:
1. A master’s degree in psychology acceptable to the board; or
2. The equivalent education for a master’s degree and has been accepted into a psychology predoctoral internship program in Kentucky that satisfies the criteria for the predoctoral internship established by the board;
from a regionally accredited educational institution or from an educational institution outside the United States, if such educational institution would otherwise be accredited by a regional accrediting body if located in the United States; and
(c) Has passed an examination procedure in psychology.
(3) Upon acceptance of the application to sit for the examination in psychology, the applicant may practice psychology under the supervision of a licensed psychologist under conditions of temporary licensure established by the board. The board shall establish a grace period not to exceed sixty (60) days to allow for the employment and supervision of the applicant by an agency from the time the applicant’s degree requirements are completed to the submission of the complete application.
(4) The board shall grade and keep the examinations and results for one (1) year. Upon written request to the board, an applicant may arrange to discuss his or her performance on the examination.
(5) Any psychological associate licensed pursuant to this section may perform certain functions within the practice of psychology only under the supervision of a licensed psychologist approved by the board. The licensed psychological associate shall not practice independently, except under the employment and supervision of the board- approved licensed psychologist. A licensed psychological associate shall not represent himself or herself as a licensed or certified psychologist or as a licensed psychological practitioner. A licensed psychological associate shall not employ or supervise certified psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, or licensed psychological associates.
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 34, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2022. — Amended
2001 Ky. Acts ch. 80, sec. 10, effective June 21, 2001. — Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 104, sec. 7, effective July 14, 1992. — Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 291, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1988. — Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 128, sec. 11, effective July 15,
1986.