An Act establishing senior psychologist licensure
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create a new license category for ‘senior psychologists’ in Massachusetts. It aims to recognize and regulate the expertise of psychologists with significant experience, potentially establishing specific requirements and standards for this specialized practice. The bill’s purpose is to ensure that individuals providing psychological services have demonstrated a high level of knowledge and experience, benefiting both patients and the profession. The legislation has undergone several revisions and hearings as it moved through the legislative process.
Key provisions
- Establishes a ‘senior psychologist’ license category.
- Defines criteria for eligibility for the senior psychologist license.
- Specifies requirements for the senior psychologist license, potentially including supervised experience.
- Outlines the scope of practice for senior psychologists.
- Details the process for application, examination, and renewal of the license.
- Addresses continuing education requirements for senior psychologists.
- Establishes a board to oversee the licensing and regulation of senior psychologists.
Who is affected
- Psychologists
- Patients receiving psychological services
- The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists
- Mental health professionals
Notable changes
- The bill has been subject to multiple revisions and committee hearings.
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