Kentucky Statutes 319.056 – “Certified psychologist with autonomous functioning” — “Certified psychologist” — Practice and title authorization
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(1) A person currently authorized to use the title “certified psychologist with autonomous functioning” may continue to function with that title or may choose to permanently change this title to “licensed psychological practitioner” and notify the board of this choice. The board shall issue a license at the time of renewal to the credential holder with the title of choice.
(2) A certified psychologist with autonomous functioning or a licensed psychological practitioner may continue to function without supervision unless the board revokes his or her license pursuant to KRS § 319.082. He or she shall not supervise certified psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, or licensed psychological associates.
(3) A person currently authorized to use the title “certified psychologist” may continue to function with that title or may choose to permanently change this title to “licensed psychological associate” and notify the board of this choice. The board shall issue a license at the time of renewal to the credential holder with the title of choice.
(4) A certified psychologist or a licensed psychological associate may continue to function under the supervision of a licensed psychologist unless the board revokes his certificate pursuant to KRS § 319.082.
(5) A certified psychologist, whether functioning under that title or as a licensed psychological associate, may perform certain functions within the practice of psychology only under the supervision of a licensed psychologist approved by the board, and shall not employ or supervise other certified psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, or licensed psychological associates.
Effective: June 21, 2001
History: Amended 2001 Ky. Acts ch. 80, sec. 9, effective June 21, 2001. — Amended
1992 Ky. Acts ch. 104, sec. 6, effective July 14, 1992. — Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch.
128, sec. 8, effective July 15, 1986.
(2) A certified psychologist with autonomous functioning or a licensed psychological practitioner may continue to function without supervision unless the board revokes his or her license pursuant to KRS § 319.082. He or she shall not supervise certified psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, or licensed psychological associates.
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 319.056
- Board: means the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology. See Kentucky Statutes 319.010
- Credential holder: means any person who is regulated by the board. See Kentucky Statutes 319.010
- 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
(3) A person currently authorized to use the title “certified psychologist” may continue to function with that title or may choose to permanently change this title to “licensed psychological associate” and notify the board of this choice. The board shall issue a license at the time of renewal to the credential holder with the title of choice.
(4) A certified psychologist or a licensed psychological associate may continue to function under the supervision of a licensed psychologist unless the board revokes his certificate pursuant to KRS § 319.082.
(5) A certified psychologist, whether functioning under that title or as a licensed psychological associate, may perform certain functions within the practice of psychology only under the supervision of a licensed psychologist approved by the board, and shall not employ or supervise other certified psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, or licensed psychological associates.
Effective: June 21, 2001
History: Amended 2001 Ky. Acts ch. 80, sec. 9, effective June 21, 2001. — Amended
1992 Ky. Acts ch. 104, sec. 6, effective July 14, 1992. — Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch.
128, sec. 8, effective July 15, 1986.