Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part LXIII - Psychologists
Subpart 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 11 - Supervision of Assistants to Psychologists
Section LXIII-1103 - Responsibilities of Supervisors
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code LXIII-1103
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The Supervising Psychologist:
1. is
responsible for the registration and renewal of an assistant to a psychologist
in conformity with this Chapter on such form and in such manner as prescribed
by the board;
2. directs the
provision of psychological services to clients;
3. is administratively, clinically,
ethically, functionally, and legally responsible for all activities of the
Assistant to a Psychologist;
4. is
accountable for the planning, course and outcome of the work. The conduct of
supervision shall ensure the welfare of the client, and the ethical and legal
protection of the assistant;
5. is
responsible for general communication regarding the needs of the clients and
services rendered;
6. is
responsible for continuing professional supervision of the ATAP;
7. provides general professional supervision
of the A T A P t h a t shall include one cumulative hour per week as a minimum
for direct supervisory contact:
a. exceptions
to this requirement must have prior approval of the board;
b. it is likely that more than one hour per
week would be required for assistants of lesser experience;
8. shall limit the number of assistants
supervised so as to ensure adequate ability to monitor services and protect the
public;
9. shall be available for
emergency consultation and intervention;
10. shall have competence in the specific
area of practice in which supervision is being given;
11. shall maintain a record of supervision
which details the types of activities in which the assistant is engaged and the
level of competence in each. This record shall be kept in such form as may be
prescribed by the board;
12. shall
ensure the following is disclosed to the client prior to the provision of any
psychological service:
a. the psychologist of
record's full name and contact information;
b. the extent and limits of their interaction
with the client;
c. the client's
right to meet with or communicate with the supervising psychologist or
psychologist of record prior to or during the course of services rendered by an
ATAP.
B. Neglect in maintaining the above standards of practice may result in disciplinary action against the supervisor's license to practice, including suspension or revocation.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2353.
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