LAC 46:LXIII.6503. Candidate for Licensed Psychological Associate

A. The status of candidate is granted to an applicant: 1. whose licensed psychological associate application has been recognized by the board as meeting the requirements of §6501.A. and 2. whose Supervised Practice Plan has been approved by the board. B. Applicants granted candidate status shall be admitted and may take the required professional examination prior to completion of supervised practice. C. A candidate for licensed psychological associate: 1. shall engage in the practice of psychology only under continuing professional supervision in accordance with the requirements of this Subpart; 2. may utilize the title of “Provisional Psychological Associate” when representing themselves, their work, or their services, provided they are operating under a Supervised Practice Plan preapproved by the board. The permitted use of this title does not imply or confer licensure, nor does it constitute qualification for independent practice, either at the time these rules were promulgated or at any point in the future; 3. shall disclose their supervisory relationship to patients, clients, and third-parties with whom they interact in a professional capacity; 4. shall not supervise other mental health providers; D. The qualified supervisor may bill for psychological services performed by the provisional psychological associate. E. The board shall issue a license as a licensed psychological associate to each candidate who satisfies the requirements of §6501.A. and 1. satisfactorily completes supervised practice as set forth in this Subpart; and 2. pass the professional examination as set forth in this Subpart.