§ 3001. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Practice of psychology” means rendering or offering to render to individuals, groups, or organizations, for a consideration, any service involving the application of principles, methods, and procedures of understanding, predicting, and influencing behavior that are primarily drawn from the science of psychology. The science of psychology […]
§ 3002. Prohibitions (a) A person who is not licensed under this chapter shall not engage in the practice of psychology. (b) A person who is not licensed under this chapter shall not use the title “psychologist” or any title that contains that word. (Added 1975, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1981, No. […]
§ 3003. Penalties A person who violates section 3002 of this title shall be subject to the penalties provided in 3 V.S.A. § 127(c). (Added 1975, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1981, No. 241 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2005, No. 27, § 83; 2007, No. 29, § 39.)
§ 3004. Exceptions This chapter shall not apply to a person engaged or acting: (1) In the discharge of his or her duties as a student of psychology. (2) In the discharge of his or her duties as a psychologist in an accredited academic institution. (3) In the discharge of his or her duties in […]
§ 3005. Exemptions (a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to persons while engaged in the course of their customary duties as clergy, licensed physicians, nurses, osteopaths, optometrists, dentists, lawyers, social workers, mental health counselors, certified marriage and family therapists and psychoanalysts, rostered psychotherapists, or licensed educators when performing their duties consistent with […]
§ 3006. Board; establishment The Board of Psychological Examiners is established, which shall consist of five members. The Board shall be composed of three licensed psychologists and two other persons who are consumers but neither of whom are psychologists. Consumer members shall have no financial interest in the practice of psychology, either personally or through […]
§ 3007. Board members; appointments Board members shall be appointed by the Governor pursuant to 3 V.S.A. §§ 129b and 2004. (Added 1975, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1981, No. 241 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 1993, No. 98, § 4; 2005, No. 27, § 85.)
§ 3009. Organization of Board The Board shall hold at least two regular meetings each year; but additional meetings may be held upon call of the Chair or at written request of any two members of the Board. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for transacting business and all […]
§ 3009a. Powers and duties of Board (a) The Board shall adopt rules necessary to perform its duties under this chapter, including rules that: (1) specify educational and other prerequisites for obtaining licensure; (2) explain complaint and appeal procedures to licensees, applicants, and the public; (3) explain continuing education requirements; and (4) explain how the […]
§ 3010. Fees; licenses Applicants and persons regulated under this chapter shall pay the following fees: (1) Application for license $175.00 (2) Biennial renewal of license $150.00 (3) [Repealed.] (4) [Repealed.] (Added 1975, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1981, No. 241 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 66; 1991, […]
§ 3011a. Applications (a) Any person desiring to obtain a license as a psychologist shall make application therefor to the Board upon such form and in such manner as the Board prescribes and shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board that he or she: (1) is at least 18 years of age; (2)(A) possesses a […]
§ 3013. Conduct of examinations (a) The Board shall conduct examinations under this chapter at least twice a year at a time and place designated by it; provided, however, that examinations need not be conducted at times when there are no applicants requesting to be examined. Examinations may be written, computer-administered, computer-adapted, or oral as […]
§ 3014. Licensure by endorsement (a) The Board may at any time issue a license, upon payment of the required fee, if the applicant presents evidence that he or she: (1) is licensed or certified to practice psychology in another jurisdiction in which the requirements for such licensing or certification are, in the judgment of […]
§ 3015. Renewals (a) Licenses shall be renewed every two years upon payment of the required fee. (b) Two months prior to the expiration of the license, the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation shall forward to the holder a form or application of renewal. Upon the receipt of the completed form and the […]
§ 3016. Unprofessional conduct Unprofessional conduct means the conduct listed in this section and in 3 V.S.A. § 129a: (1) Failing to make available, upon written request of a person using psychological services to succeeding health care professionals or institutions, copies of that person’s records in the possession or under the control of the licensee. […]
§ 3016a. Disciplinary action (a) After giving opportunity for hearing, the Board may take disciplinary action against a licensee or applicant found guilty of unprofessional conduct. (b) In connection with any disciplinary action, the Board may: (1) refuse to accept the return of a license tendered by the subject of a disciplinary investigation; (2) refuse […]
§ 3017. Disclosure of information The Board shall adopt rules requiring licensed psychologists to disclose to each client the psychologist’s professional qualifications and experience, those actions that constitute unprofessional conduct, the method for filing a complaint or making a consumer inquiry, and provisions relating to the manner in which the information shall be displayed and […]
§ 3018. Telepractice Licensees who provide services regulated under this chapter by means of the Internet or any other electronic means are deemed to provide such services in this State, and are subject to the jurisdiction of the Board. The Board may take disciplinary or other action against such licensees. Action taken by the Board […]
