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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A person currently authorized to use the title “certified psychologist with autonomous functioning” may continue to function with that title or may choose to permanently change this title to “licensed psychological practitioner” and notify the board of this choice. The board shall issue a license at the time of renewal to the credential holder with the title of choice.
(2) A certified psychologist with autonomous functioning or a licensed psychological practitioner may continue to function without supervision unless the board revokes his or her license pursuant to KRS 319.082. He or she shall not supervise certified psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, or licensed psychological associates.
(3) A person currently authorized to use the title “certified psychologist” may continue to function with that title or may choose to permanently change this title to “licensed psychological associate” and notify the board of this choice. The board shall issue a license at the time of renewal to the credential holder with the title of choice.
(4) A certified psychologist or a licensed psychological associate may continue to function under the supervision of a licensed psychologist unless the board revokes his certificate pursuant to KRS 319.082.
(5) A certified psychologist, whether functioning under that title or as a licensed psychological associate, may perform certain functions within the practice of psychology only under the supervision of a licensed psychologist approved by the board, and shall not employ or supervise other certified psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, or licensed psychological associates.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVI. Occupations and Professions § 319.056.“Certified psychologist with autonomous functioning”; “certified psychologist”; practice and title authorization - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xxvi-occupations-and-professions/ky-rev-st-sect-319-056/
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