Board of Psychology and Board of Behavioral Sciences.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill extends the operation of the Board of Psychology and the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California, originally scheduled to close on January 1, 2026. It also modifies regulations related to out-of-state psychologists practicing in California, requiring them to meet specific conditions. Furthermore, the bill expands training requirements for research psychoanalysts and psychological testing technicians, including coursework on substance dependency, suicide risk assessment, and elder/dependent adult abuse. Finally, it makes technical and procedural changes to the Psychology Licensing Law.
Key provisions
- Extends the operation of the Board of Psychology and Board of Behavioral Sciences to January 1, 2030.
- Requires out-of-state psychologists to meet specific conditions to practice in California, including informing clients of limited service timeframe.
- Expands training requirements for research psychoanalysts, including coursework on substance dependency, suicide risk assessment, and elder/dependent adult abuse.
- Expands the list of authorized areas of study for psychological testing technicians to include neuroscience, cognitive science, or behavioral science.
- Establishes a $25 fee for adding or changing a supervisor for a psychological testing technician.
- Revises provisions regarding suspended, revoked, and surrendered licenses, allowing the board to decline to set aside suspensions in certain cases.
- Defines the term ‘client’ for licensing purposes.
- Extends the provisions related to supervision via videoconferencing indefinitely.
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