§ 169k. Professional licenses
(a) The Board shall issue a license to an applicant who holds a valid license as a psychology professional in another jurisdiction where the requirements for licensure are equivalent to or exceed the requirements of this territory and receive at least a passing grade on the local examination required under section 169c(a)(6) of this chapter. […]
§ 169l. Board liability
A member of the board, or any employee or agent of the board shall not be held subject to civil liability for any act performed in good faith and within the scope of the duties of the board.
§ 169m. Exemptions
(1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of qualified members of other professions, such as medical or chiropractic physicians, registered nurses, attorneys at law, or social workers performing counseling in a manner consistent with the scope of practice in their license, their training, and the code of […]
§ 169n. Unlawful practice; penalties
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any of the following acts: (1) to practice or offer to practice psychology in the United States Virgin Islands, to use any title, abbreviation, sign, care or device to indicate that such person is practicing psychology, to use any description of psychologist or psychological […]
§ 169o. Professional disclosure
Any individual, or employer or such an individual, who is licensed under this chapter may not charge a client or receive remuneration for professional services unless, before the performance of those services, the client is furnished a copy of a Professional Disclosure Statement. The Professional Disclosure Statement shall be displayed in a conspicuous location at […]
§ 169p. Severability clause
The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any part of the chapter is declared invalid or unconstitutional, such a declaration shall not affect the parts which remain.
§ 169g. Fees; renewal of license
(a) A minimum fee of $250.00 shall be paid by any person licensed under this chapter to the board for the original license. This fee shall be in addition to any examination fee set by the board. Licenses shall be valid for two years and must be renewed biannually. The fee for a license renewal […]
§ 169h. Inactive status and fees; reactivation, revocation, suspension, and denial of licenses
(a) Voluntary inactive status results when a licensee has applied to be placed on inactive status and has paid a $50.00 fee to the board for the license: (1) may be renewed biannually for $50.00; and (2) may be reactivated by submitting an application to the board, completing the continuing education requirements, complying with any […]
§ 169i. Procedures
The board shall establish rules and regulations pertaining to hearings, investigations, disciplinary under this chapter. (1) The board shall conduct its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Any person may represent themselves before the board or be represented by an attorney. Every vote and official act of the board shall be entered […]
§ 169j. Privileged communication
(a) In judicial proceedings, whether civil, criminal, or juvenile, in legislative and administrative proceedings, and in proceedings preliminary and ancillary thereto, a patient or client, or his guardian or personal representative may refuse to disclose or prevent the disclosure of confidential information, including information contained in administrative records, communicated to a psychologist, psychological associate or […]