Code of Massachusetts Regulations
251 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
Title 251 CMR 3.00 - Registration of Psychologists
Section 3.09 - Reciprocity
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, § 121, upon application therefor, accompanied by required fees, the Board shall issue a license to any person who furnishes, upon a form and in such manner as the Board prescribes, evidence satisfactory to the Board that the person is currently licensed or certified as a psychologist by another state, or another geographical jurisdiction outside the Commonwealth of Massachusetts recognized by the Board, if the requirements for such license or certification are the substantial equivalent of the requirements for licensure under M.G.L. c. 112, § 119.
(2) The Board will recognize applicants who meet the academic requirements set forth in 251 CMR 3.03(1) as meeting the requirements for reciprocity licensure pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, § 121, who hold the following credentials:
(3) The Board will recognize applicants who meet the academic requirements set forth in 251 CMR 3.03(1) who hold the following credentials as meeting the requirements for reciprocity licensure and certification as a health service provider pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 120 and 121: A psychologist with a minimum of five years of licensure in good standing in another state or jurisdiction who is currently listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.
(4) All applicants for licensure by reciprocity must achieve a passing score on the psychology jurisprudence exam.