Section 13 creates the supervised psychological experience requirements. The one year experience in psychological work occurs after the doctoral degree in psychology and consists of 2000 hours in no more than 2 years (to allow for part time work experience). A minimum of 25% of the time shall be with face-to-face client contact and a total of 65% of time (including the face-to-face client contact) shall be in providing psychological services which are services directly related to a client. This section also outlines the supervisor’s responsibilities relating to the practice which can be performed, the ability and knowledge to step in when necessary, and provide evaluations of the experience.
Section 14 repeals the sections related to requirements for a person holding another state’s license and doctoral degrees obtained outside of the United States or Canada as they are now addressed elsewhere.
Section 15 repeals and recreates the provisions related to temporary practice for clarity purposes. A person may temporarily work in without a license in Wisconsin for not more than 60 working days defined as any day the psychologist provides services. If the psychologist is exceeding 20 working days per year, the psychologist shall let the Board know the nature and extent of the practice in Wisconsin. This section also makes clear that a psychologist is providing psychological services in this state whenever the patient or client is located in Wisconsin regardless of where the psychologist is located.
Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation: None
Comparison with rules in adjacent states:
Illinois: Illinois applicants are required to have graduated from a doctoral program or a program equivalent to a clinical, school or counseling psychology program and two years of supervised clinical, school or counseling psychology experience. An equivalent program shall consist of the following curriculum: scientific and professional ethics, biological basis of behavior, cognitive-affective basis of behavior, social basis of behavior, individual differences, assessment and treatment modalities. In addition, the applicant shall take the EPPP and the minimum passing score is set by the testing entity. An applicant holding a license in another state may apply by reciprocity by submitting proof that the licensing standards in the state of original jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to those of Illinois. An applicant who is licensed for at least 20 years may apply under provisions for senior psychologists requiring proof of active licensure for 20 consecutive years and verification of a doctoral degree.
Iowa: Iowa applicants are required to have a doctoral degree, pass the EPPP and complete one year of supervised professional experience for no less than 1500 hours. An applicant may apply through endorsement by providing verification of a current Certificate of Professional Qualification issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards or by providing verification of licensure in another jurisdiction with licensure requirements that are substantially equivalent to those required in Iowa. The board may enter into a reciprocal agreement with other jurisdictions.
Michigan: Michigan applicants are required to possess either a doctoral degree in psychology or in a closely related field and pass the EPPP. An applicant may apply through endorsement by doing one of the following: having a license in another state for a minimum of 10 years, holding a current Certificate of Professional Qualification from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards; or holding a current health service provider credential issued by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
Minnesota: Minnesota applicants are required to have a doctoral degree from a program that is an organized sequence of study in psychology, pass a national standardized examination in psychology specified by the board (passing score is the recommended score) and complete one full year of postdegree supervised employment consisting of a minimum of 1,800 hours of actual work experience that is accrued in no less than 12 months and in no more than 30 months. Applicants by mobility are required to show evidence of having a Certificate of Professional Qualification issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards or a diplomate from the American Board of Professional Psychology or a health service provider in psychology.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
The Board reviewed their rules for statutory compliance and updated accordingly. In addition, the Board updated procedures and processes.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:
This rule was posted for economic impact comments and none were received.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.
Effect on small business:
These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Jeffrey.Weigand@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 267-2435. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEXT OF RULE
Section 1. Psy 1.02 (5s) is created to read:
Psy 1.02 (5s) “EPPP” means the Examination for the Professional Practice in Psychology which is the board approved examination on the practice of psychology.
Section 2. Psy 1.02 (6m) “Jurisprudence exam” means the board approved examination on the elements of practice essential to the public health, safety or welfare.
Section 3. Psy 2.01 is repealed and recreated to read:
Psy 2.01 Application procedure. An applicant for licensure as a psychologist shall submit all of 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) Official transcript indicating a doctoral degree in psychology from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency approved by the state board of education in the state in which the college or university is located.
(b) Academic training or specialized experience which in the opinion of the board is equivalent to a doctoral degree in psychology.
(c) Documentation of academic credentials evaluated by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists or other credential evaluation organization approved by the Board.
(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.
