24.189.630    LICENSURE AS A PSYCHOLOGIST BY EXPERIENCE (SENIOR)

(1) A license as a psychologist by experience (senior) in the state of Montana may be issued provided the applicant meets all of the following requirements:

(a) submits a certified copy of a transcript sent directly from the school documenting graduation with a doctoral degree;

(b) submits verification of current licensure as a psychologist and at least 20 years of licensure as a psychologist in a United States or Canadian jurisdiction(s). Official verification of such licensure status must be received by the board directly from the other state(s) or jurisdiction(s);

(c) provides documentation of at least ten years of clinical experience in the last 15 years prior to filing the application. This verification shall be on forms prescribed by the department, including specific dates, and shall consist of an employer's statement; or verification by two licensed psychologists (if in private practice); or a combination of both;

(d) submits verification of applicant's license discipline history from each United States and Canadian jurisdiction where applicant is or was licensed as a psychologist. Official written verification of such license discipline history must be received by the board directly from each of the other state(s) or jurisdiction(s);

(e) submits a complete application form with the proper fees at least 90 days in advance of the April or October examination dates. Such application will include work samples as described in ARM 24.189.601;

(f) passes the Montana oral examination.

 

History: 37-17-202, MCA; IMP, 37-17-310, MCA; NEW, 1996 MAR p. 151, Eff. 1/12/96; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 2282; AMD, 2014 MAR p. 2459, Eff. 10/10/14; AMD, 2018 MAR p. 844, Eff. 4/28/18.