Licensed psychologists may
practice independently in public or private settings.
Registered psychological associates must have
at least a master's degree and may provide limited psychological services under
the direct supervision of the licensed psychologist to whom they are registered.
The practice of psychology is defined as
"providing to individuals, groups, organizations
or the public any psychological service involving the application of
psychological principles, methods, and procedures of understanding, predicting,
and influencing
behavior."
The practice of psychology does not include
prescribing drugs, performing surgery, or administering ECT (electroconvulsive
therapy).
When warranted the BOP investigates allegations of
unprofessional conduct, fraud, and illegal behavior,
and institutes disciplinary action
The BOP requires that all licensees and registrants post
NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
The Board of Psychology consists of
nine members, four of whom are public members,
and five of whom are licensed psychologists.
Board members hold terms
,for four years
Board members may serve no more than
two consecutive terms
The Governor appoints how many of the public members
2
the Senate Rules Committee and the Speaker of the Assembly each appoint how
many public members?
1
Who appoints all of the licensed members of the BOP?
The Governor
How often does the board elect a president and a vice president?
Once a year
To qualify for licensure as a psychologist in California, what four criteria must
be met?
DOCTORATE DEGREE, COURSEWORK, SUPERVISED PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE, & EXAMINATIONS
How many hours of coursework in the detection and
treatment of alcohol and other chemical dependency
must be completed?
At least 15 hours at an academic institution
A minimum of how many hours of coursework in human sexuality is required?
10
A minimum of how many hours of coursework in child abuse assessment is
required?
7
A minimum of how many hours of coursework in spousal or partner abuse is
required?
,15
A minimum of how many hours of coursework or applied experience in aging
and long-term care is required?
6
Coursework in aging and long-term care must include
assessment, reporting, and treatment
Candidates for licensure must show completion of a minimum of how many
hours of coursework or applied experience in suicide assessment and
intervention?
6
Licensure candidates must complete at least how many years/hours of
supervised professional experience (SPE)?
two years/3,000 hours
How is SPE is defined?
"an organized program that consists of a planned, structured and administered
sequence of professionally supervised comprehensive clinical training
experiences."
How many hours is a year of SPE?
1,500 hours.
Can you do all your SPE under the same primary supervisor?
Yes
How can supervised professional experience be obtained ?
FORMAL INTERNSHIP, EMPLOYEE IN AN EXEMPT SETTING,
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE, DEPARTMENT OF
MENTAL HEALTH (DMH) WAIVER, FORMAL POSTDOCTORAL
TRAINING PROGRAM
Must all primary supervisors be licensed psychologists?
Yes
, How many hours of supervision coursework must all primary supervisors do?
a minimum of six hours every two years
When should the supervisor and the supervisee prepare and sign a
SUPERVISOR-SUPERVISEE AGREEMENT?
Prior to the start of the SPE
A SUPERVISOR-SUPERVISEE AGREEMENT agreement
must identify what?
Primary supervisor, Supervisee, Capacity, Starting date and Completion date
Duties, Address, Goals and objectives, Performance feedback and assessments.
Who must maintain the SUPERVISOR-SUPERVISE agreement?
The primary supervisor
Once the SPE has been completed what does the supervisor give the supervisee?
the SUPERVISOR-SUPERVISE agreement and the verification of experience
form signed by the supervisor in a sealed envelope
Supervisees must be provided with supervision for what percentage of total time
worked each week?
minimum of 10%
How many hours of SUPERVISION must include face-to-face, direct,
individual supervision with the primary supervisor?
At least one per week
Must the supervisor be employed by the same work setting as the supervisee?
Yes
What kind of plan must supervisors ensure is in place to protect patients?
CRISIS/EMERGENCY PLAN
Can supervisors receive PAYMENT FOR SUPERVISION?
No
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