(4) Documentation of at least one year experience in psychological work meeting the requirements in Psy 2.10.
(5) Evidence of passing the EPPP.
(6) Evidence of passing the jurisprudence exam.
(7) Verification of the applicant’s credentials in all states or countries in which the applicant has ever held a credential.
(8) For applicants who have a pending criminal charge or have been convicted of a crime, all related information necessary for the board to determine whether the circumstances of the pending criminal charge or conviction are substantially related to the practice of psychology.
Section 4. Psy 2.013 is created to read:
Psy 2.013 Reciprocity. An applicant who holds an active license in another state, territory, foreign country or province whose license standards are deemed by the board to be equivalent to the standards in this state may apply for license by submitting the following:
(1) The properly completed and signed application form.
(2) The application fee authorized by s. 440.05 (1), Stats. (3) Evidence of one of the following:
(a) Evidence of passing the EPPP.
(b) Evidence of completion of at least 40 board approved continuing education hours obtained within 2 years prior to application.
(4) Evidence of passing the jurisprudence exam.
Section 5. Psy 2.018 is created to read:
Psy 2.018 American Board of Professional Psychology diploma. An applicant who holds a diploma of the American Board of Professional Psychology may apply for a license by submitting the following:
(1) The properly completed and signed application form.
(2) The application fee authorized by s. 440.05 (1), Stats. (3) Evidence of passing the EPPP.
(4) Evidence of passing the jurisprudence exam.
Section 6. Psy 2.02, 2.03 and 2.04 are repealed.
Section 7. Psy 2.05(1) is amended to read:
Psy 2.05 Passing scores. (1) The passing scores set score on each examination is determined by the board to represent minimum competency required to protect public health and safety competence.
Section 8. Psy 2.05(2) and (3) are repealed.
Section 9. Psy 2.05(2m) is created to read:
(2m) The board may adopt the recommended passing score of the examination provider for the EPPP.
Section 10. Psy 2.05(4) is amended to read:
(4) To pass the examination on the elements of practice essential to the public health, safety or welfare, the applicant shall receive a score determined by the board to represent minimum competence to practice. The board shall make the determination of the passing score of the jurisprudence exam after consultation with subject matter experts who have reviewed a representative sample of the examination questions and available candidate performance statistics.
Section 11. Psy 2.06, 2.07 and 2.08 are repealed.
Section 12. Psy 2.09 is repealed and recreated to read:
Psy 2.09 Education and experience equivalent to a doctoral degree in psychology. The equivalent to a doctorate in psychology is a doctorate degree which meets all of the following requirements:
(1) The curriculum shall contain all of the following content:
(a) Scientific psychology, including all of the following:
1. Biological aspects of behavior.
2. Cognitive and affective aspects of behavior.
3. Social aspects of behavior.
4. History and systems of psychology.
5. Psychological measurement.
6. Research methodology.
7. Techniques of data analysis.
(b) Scientific, methodical and theoretical foundations of practice in the substantive area of professional psychology in which the program has its training emphasis including all of the following:
1. Individual differences in behavior.
2. Human development.
3. Dysfunctional behavior or psychopathology.
4. Professional standards and ethics.
(c) Diagnosing or defining problems through psychological assessment and measurement and formulating and implementing intervention strategies including all of the following:
1. Theories and methods of assessment and diagnosis.
2. Effective intervention.
3. Consultation and supervision.
4. Evaluating the efficacy of interventions.
(d) Issues of cultural diversity and individual differences.
(e) Skills essential for lifelong learning, scholarly inquiry and professional problem-solving as psychologists in the context of an evolving body of scientific and professional knowledge.
(2) The doctoral degree shall include any of the following: practicum, internship, field or laboratory training. This experience shall be supervised by a person with a doctoral degree in psychology.
Section 13. Psy 2.10 is created to read:
Psy 2.10 Supervised Psychological Experience. A one year experience in psychological work after a doctoral degree in psychology or its equivalent under conditions satisfactory to the examining board shall include all of the following:
(1) Completion of 2000 hours of the supervised psychological experience in no more than 24 months.
(2) Clients shall be informed that the psychological trainee is receiving supervision and that the client’s case will be discussed in the context of required supervision. The trainee must inform potential clients in writing of his or her trainee status and lack of license.
(3) A minimum of 25% of the experience required shall consist of face-to-face client contact.
(4) A total of 65% of the experience required shall consist of the face-to-face client contact required under sub. (3) and direct service for the purpose of providing psychological service. For the purposes of this subsection, direct service means those activities a psychologist performs that are directly related to providing psychological services to a client, including note and report writing, studying test results, case consultation, and reviewing published works relating to the client’s needs.
(5) The primary supervisor shall be a licensed psychologist and shall have adequate training, knowledge, and skill to render competently any psychological service that a psychological trainee undertakes. The primary supervisor shall have post-licensure experience and shall have had training or experience in supervision of psychological work. Supervisors shall not be an immediate relative by blood or marriage.
(6) The supervisor’s responsibilities include all of the following:
(a) Permit a trainee to engage in only psychological practice the supervisor can competently perform.
(b) Have sufficient knowledge of the trainee’s clients to ensure effective service. This may include ongoing face-to-face contact with the client.
(c) Monitor the progress of the work on a regular basis.
(d) Determine the adequacy of the trainee’s preparation for the tasks to be performed.
(e) Provide a written evaluation of the supervised experience. Prepared evaluations or reports of progress, including strengths and weakness, shall be written and discussed with the trainee on at least a semi annual basis and shall be made available to the board upon request.
(f) Be available or make appropriate provision for emergency consultation and intervention.
(g) Be legally and ethically responsible for the professional activities of the trainee.
(h) Be able to interrupt or stop the trainee from practicing in given cases.
(i) To terminate the supervised relationship if necessary.
Section 14. Psy 2.12 and 2.13 are repealed.
