15.8.1
By
Examination
Applicants shall be required to pass the Examination of
Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) offered by the Association of State
and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), unless exempted in accordance with
sect; 15.8.3 of this Part. The passing score, as approved by the Board, shall
be the ASPPB's recommended passing score.
15.8.2
Temporary Permits
A temporary permit to practice psychology under
supervision may be granted to a candidate for licensure who has paid the
required fee as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and
Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of
this Title) and has satisfied the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws sect;
5-44-13.
15.8.3
By
Endorsement
Licensure by endorsement is in accordance with the
provisions set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws sect; 5-44-11.
15.8.4
Psychology Interjurisdictional
Compact ("PSYPACT") Licensure
A. Rhode
Island licensees who wish to practice telepsychology under the authority of
PSYPACT must:
1. Be physically located in the
PSYPACT home state of licensure at the time any services are
provided;
2. Possess an active
ASPPB e-Passport that meets the requirements set by the ASPPB; and,
3. Maintain compliance with R.I. Gen. Laws
Chapters 5-44 and 5-44.1, and any other applicable PSYPACT rules and
requirements.
4. Additionally,
Rhode Island licensees who wish to have temporary authorization for in-person,
face-to-face practice under the authority of PSYPACT must currently hold an
active Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate issued by the
ASPPB.
B. A psychologist
practicing into a receiving state under the Authority to Practice
Interjurisdictional Telepsychology must practice within areas of competencies
and the scope of practice authorized by the home state as stated in R.I. Gen.
Laws sect; 5-44.1-2(IV)(C).
C. A
psychologist practicing into a receiving state under the Authority to Practice
Interjurisdictional Telepsychology will be subject to the home state's
authority and laws, as stated in R.I. Gen. Laws sect;
5-44.1-2(IV)(D).
D. If a
psychologist's license in any home state, another compact state, or any
Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology in any receiving state
is restricted, suspended or otherwise limited, the e-Passport shall be revoked
and the psychologist shall not be eligible to practice telepsychology in a
compact state under the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional
Telepsychology as stated in R.I. Gen. Laws sect; 5-44.1-2(IV)(E).
E. If a home state takes adverse action
against a psychologist's license, that psychologist's Authority to Practice
Interjurisdictional Telepsychology is terminated and the e-Passport is revoked.
Furthermore, that psychologist's Temporary Authorization to Practice is
terminated and the IPC is revoked, as stated in R.I. Gen. Laws sect;
5-44.1-2(VII)(C).
