Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
415 - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
Chapter 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION AND THE LICENSURE PROCESS
Section 415-3-1 - Applications

Universal Citation: 02 ME Code Rules ยง 415-3-1

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

1. Generally

The applicant shall complete the application supplied by the board, including all required supporting materials, remit the application fee, and provide such other information as the board may require. Applications will not be considered for approval until they are complete. Failure to complete the application process within the time specified in Section 1(2)(A) or Section 1(2)(B) of this chapter will result in denial.

2. Completion of Application Process

A.For applications submitted prior to the effective date of this chapter - The candidate shall complete the application process, up to and including application for the jurisprudence examination administered by the board, within 3 years from the date the application was initially received by the board. The application and all supporting materials become invalid after the expiration of this period, and the file will be closed. To re-apply, the applicant shall submit a new application and new supporting materials.

B.For applications submitted on or after the effective date of this chapter-
(1) The applicant shall submit the application and all supporting materials required by this chapter within a period of 1 year.

(2) The applicant shall apply for the written examination described in Section 2(1) of this chapter, pass the written examination, and apply to take the jurisprudence examination administered by the board within a period of 1 year from the date on which the board votes to accept the application.

Upon an applicant's failure to meet these obligations, the application will become invalid and the file will be closed. To re-apply, the applicant shall submit a new application, including supporting materials.

C.The board may extend any of the time periods contained in this section upon a showing by the applicant of:
(1) Unforeseeable circumstances of genuine hardship; or

(2) Difficulty in obtaining any of the supporting materials required by Section 1(3) of this chapter, provided that the difficulty is not attributable to lack of diligence on the part of the applicant.

3. Establishment of Qualifications for Licensure

The applicant shall demonstrate his or her qualifications for licensure by-

- Submitting supporting materials directly to the board pursuant to paragraph A below;

- Submitting supporting materials to the board via the ASPPB Credentials Bank pursuant to paragraph B below; or

- Submitting a valid CPQ or current NR Credential to the board pursuant to paragraph C below.

A.Direct Submission of Credentials-

The applicant shall provide the following documentation as part of the application:

(1) An official, sealed transcript from the graduate program where the applicant earned the qualifying degree described in Chapter 4, Section 1 (psychologists) or Chapter 5, Section 1 (psychological examiners) of the board's rules;

(2) Documentation, on forms supplied by the board, of the supervised experience described in Chapter 4, Section 2 (psychologists) or Chapter 5, Section 2 (psychological examiners) of the board's rules; and

(3) Three letters of recommendation, on forms supplied by the board, from qualified professionals who are familiar with the applicant's work. Two of the recommendations must be from licensed psychologists.

A graduate of a psychology program from outside the United States or Canada that is not approved by APA, CPA, or NASP and is not designated by the ASPPB/NR Joint Designation Program described in Chapter 4, Section 1(4) of the board's rules shall submit his or her diploma and academic transcript, supervised experience and recommendations to a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The evaluation service shall translate the documents as necessary and shall evaluate the applicant's academic credentials against the approval criteria of Chapter 4, Section 1(4)(A) - (H) (psychologists) or Chapter 5, Section 1(2) (psychological examiners) of the board's rules. The applicant shall submit the translations and transcript analysis with the application. The board may request further evaluation of the applicant's education and experience. All expenses of translation and evaluation must be borne by the applicant.

B.Submission of Credentials Through ASPPB Credentials Bank (psychologist applicants only)-

The applicant shall cause the ASPPB Credentials Bank to send:

(1) A copy of the transcript from the graduate program where the applicant earned the qualifying degree described in Chapter 4, Section 1 of the board's rules;

(2) Documentation, on forms supplied by the credentials bank, of the applicant's supervised experience described in Chapter 4, Section 2 of the board's rules; and

(3) Three letters of recommendation from qualified professionals who are familiar with the applicant's work. Two of the recommendations must be from licensed psychologists.

The board may require supplemental information from the applicant as necessary.

C.Evidence of CPQ or NR Credential (psychologist applicants only) -The applicant shall present a valid CPQ or current NR credential. The board may require supplemental or corroborating information from the applicant as necessary. Persons applying for licensure on the basis of the CPQ or NR credential shall satisfy the examination requirements contained in Section 2(3)(A) of this chapter.

4. Verification of Licensure

The applicant shall submit verification of licensure and disciplinary action from all states and other jurisdictions in which the applicant was at any time licensed as a psychologist, psychological examiner or other mental health professional.

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