§ 169e. Psychological Associate
A person may be issued a license as a psychological associate if that person: (1) has met the requirements established in section 169c of this chapter; (2) has received a Masters Degree in Psychology from an accredited institution which has been accredited by a regional accredited body recognized and approved by the Council on Post-secondary […]
§ 169f. Issuance of licenses without an exam (“grandparenting”)
(a) During the first 12 months following the completion of the appointment of all the members, the Board shall issue a psychologist license without examination to (i) one has been a resident of the Virgin Islands for more than two (2) years upon the date of enactment, or (ii) an applicant licensed as a psychologist […]
§ 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 […]
§ 169. Definitions
As used in this chapter, except where the context clearly indicates otherwise: (a) “Board” means the Virgin Islands Board of Psychology. (b) “Approved continuing education” includes research and training programs, college and university courses, in-service training programs, and seminars and conferences which are approved by the Board. (c) “Approved supervisor” means a person with a […]