Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
415 - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
Chapter 6 - SUPERVISION OF UNLICENSED PERSONNEL
Section 415-6-1 - Supervision of Unlicensed Persons Who Participate in the Provision of Psychological Services

1. The supervisory process addresses legal, ethical, social and cultural dimensions that impact not only the professional practice of psychology but also the supervisory relationship. Issues of confidentiality, professional practice and protection of the public are central.

2. An acceptable employment setting must provide ongoing psychological services in a well-defined and established work setting. Physical components such as office space, support staff and equipment necessary for successful practice of the supervisee must be available. The setting must meet the broad and specialized needs of the supervisee that are congruent with the supervisee's job function.

3. The work setting must provide the employee with a written document specifying the administrative policies as well as the objectives of the position. At the onset of employment the supervisor shall develop, along with the supervisee, a written individualized job description that is consistent with the qualifications of the supervisee and the purpose of the work setting.

4. Written and oral evaluation is necessary to ensure that supervisees achieve the identified employment objectives. Evaluations provide objective assessment and direct feedback about the supervisee's competence in meeting the needs of the employment setting. Direct feedback should be ongoing. Written evaluations must be provided at least annually.

5. The work setting must have a licensed psychologist who is legally and ethically responsible for oversight of the integrity and quality of the services as well as other resources necessary to meet the employment needs of the supervisee.

6. The status of the supervisee must be identified by an appropriate title such as testing assistant, psychometrician, etc., such that the supervised status is clearly identifiable to clients, third-party payors and other entities.

7. The supervisor shall determine the adequacy of the supervisee's preparation for the tasks to be performed. Work assignments must be commensurate with the skills of the supervisee. All procedures must be planned in consultation with the supervisor.

8. Public announcement of services and fees as well as contact with the lay or professional community must be offered only by or in the name of the supervising psychologist.

9. The supervisor may not be the employee of the supervisee. Supervisors shall pay careful attention to the impact of financial arrangements on the supervisory relationship.

10. Supervisors shall avoid entering into dual relationships with their supervisees. Supervisors may not exploit or engage in sexual relationships with supervisees. Supervisors shall attempt to resolve any unforeseen interference which may be potentially harmful to the supervisory relationship with due regard for the best interests of both the client and the supervisee, and after appropriate consultation.

11. The supervisor may not permit a supervisee to engage in any psychological practice which the supervisor cannot perform competently him- or herself.

12. The supervisor shall interrupt or terminate the supervisee's activities whenever necessary to ensure adequate development of skills and protection of the public.

13. The supervisor is ethically and legally responsible for all of the professional activities of the supervisee.