Wisconsin Administrative Code
Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board
Chapter MPSW 1 - Authority And Practice
Section MPSW 1.11 - Psychometric testing
Current through February 26, 2024
(1) AUTHORITY. This rule is adopted pursuant to ss. 15.08(5) (b), 227.11(2) and 457.033, Stats.
(2) DEFINITION. In this section, the term "psychometric test" means a procedure for measuring psychological, behavioral or interpersonal characteristics in which a sample of an examinee's behavior is obtained and subsequently evaluated and scored using a standardized process. A person credentialed by the board may not use a testing instrument for diagnostic or assessment purposes unless he or she satisfies the requirements in sub. (5). Psychometric testing does not include a test instrument used solely to screen for problems, to assist in treatment planning, to clarify treatment goals, to plan for interventions, to monitor progress in treatment or an unstandardized questionnaire, unstructured behavior sample or a test used to evaluate performance in education or training or training prepared by a teacher or trainer.
(3) REQUIREMENTS FOR PERFORMING PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING. The competent use of a psychometric test requires that the licensee or person supervised by the licensee have the requisite knowledge, skills, training and experience needed to do all of the following:
(4) LICENSES AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING. Psychometric testing may be performed by the following individuals:
(5) EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERFORMING PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING WITHOUT SUPERVISION. A person who meets the requirements in s. MPSW 1.11(4) (b), (c) or (d) may engage in psychometric testing without supervision only if the appropriate section of the board has received and approved the following information demonstrating generic and specific qualifications to perform psychometric testing:
(6) LICENSES QUALIFIED TO SUPERVISE PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING. The only professionals qualified to supervise psychometric testing are licensed psychologists, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed clinical social workers who meet the requirements in sub. (5) (a) and (b).