§ 7600. Introduction. This article applies to the profession and practice of psychology and to the use of the title “psychologist”. The general provisions for all professions contained in article one hundred thirty of this title apply to this article.
§ 7601. Practice of psychology and use of the title “psychologist”. Only a person licensed or otherwise authorized under this article shall be authorized to practice psychology or to use the title “psychologist” or to describe his or her services by use of the words “psychologist”, “psychology” or “psychological” in connection with his or her […]
§ 7601-a. Definition of the practice of psychology. 1. The practice of psychology is the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of behavior for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive or undesired behavior; enhancing interpersonal relationships, personal, group or organizational effectiveness and work and/or life adjustment; and improving behavioral health and/or mental health. […]
§ 7602. State board for psychology. A state board for psychology shall be appointed by the board of regents on recommendation of the commissioner for the purpose of assisting the board of regents and the department on matters of professional licensing and professional conduct in accordance with section sixty-five hundred eight of this title. The […]
§ 7603. Requirements for a professional license. To qualify for a license as a psychologist, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: (1) Application: file an application with the department; (2) Education: have received an education, including a doctoral degree in psychology, granted on the basis of completion of a program of psychology registered with […]
§ 7604. Limited permits. 1. On recommendation of the board, the department may issue a limited permit to practice as psychologist to an applicant holding a certificate or license to practice psychology issued by another state or country, and whose qualifications have been approved for admission to the examination for a license as psychologist and […]
§ 7605. Exempt persons. Nothing in this article shall be construed to affect or prevent: * 1. The activities, services, and use of the title of psychologist, or any derivation thereof, on the part of a person in the employ of a federal, state, county or municipal agency, or other political subdivision, or a chartered […]
§ 7606. Prohibitions. Any individual whose license or authority to practice derives from the provisions of this article shall be prohibited from: 1. prescribing or administering drugs as defined in this chapter as a treatment, therapy, or professional service in the practice of his or her profession; or 2. using invasive procedures as a treatment, […]
§ 7607. Mandatory continuing education. 1. (a) Each psychologist required under this article to register triennially with the department to practice in this state, shall comply with the provisions for mandatory continuing education prescribed in subdivision two of this section, except as set forth in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subdivision. Psychologists who do […]
