Statute 74-5362: Practice of licensed masters level psychologist;
direction of certain persons; use of title.
(a) Any person who is licensed under the provisions of this act
as a licensed masters level psychologist shall have the right to
practice psychology only
insofar as such
practice is part of the duties of such person's paid position and is
performed solely on behalf of the employer, so long as such practice is
under the direction of a licensed clinical psychotherapist, a
licensed psychologist, a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery
or a person licensed to provide mental health services as an independent
practitioner and whose licensure allows for the diagnosis and treatment of
mental disorders.
When a client has symptoms of a mental disorder, a licensed masters level
psychologist shall consult with the client's primary care physician or
psychiatrist to determine if there may be a medical condition or medication
that may be causing or contributing to the client's symptoms of a mental
disorder. A client may request in writing that such consultation be waived and
such request shall be made a part of the client's record. A licensed masters
level psychologist may continue to evaluate and treat the client until such
time that the medical consultation is obtained or waived.
(b) A licensed masters level
psychologist may use the
title licensed masters level psychologist and the
abbreviation LMLP but may not use the title licensed psychologist or
psychologist.
A licensed clinical psychotherapist may use the title licensed
clinical psychotherapist and the abbreviation LCP but may not use
the title licensed psychologist or psychologist.
History: L. 1987, ch. 306, § 2; L. 1988, ch. 304, § 6;
L. 1996, ch. 153, § 32;
L. 1997, ch. 142, § 1;
L. 1999, ch. 117, § 30; July 1, 2000.