LAC 46:LXIII.7309. Qualified Supervisor Designation

A. The designation of qualified supervisor shall be recognized for: 1. a psychologist who is licensed in good standing with the board; 2. a psychologist who is licensed in good standing with the board, and also licensed in good standing as a medical psychologist in accordance with R.S. 37:1360.51; or 3. a medical psychologist who is licensed only in accordance with R.S. 37:1360.51 and in good standing, who applies for the designation of qualified supervisor and satisfies the following requirements: a. submits to the board the required fee and complete prescribed application form for the designation of qualified supervisor; b. is not in violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter, the rules and regulations adopted by the board, or the laws governing the practice of psychology; c. is not the subject of any pending complaints or current investigations by any board or association regulating the provision of mental health services; d. does not possess current or prior disciplinary action by a professional board, certifying agency, or school; and e. has not been found guilty of or settled a claim for malpractice or negligence when the subject matter of such is related in any way to mental health practice. B. Upon submission of an Application for designation as a qualified supervisor, the medical psychologist voluntarily subjects himself to jurisdiction of the board and shall comply with all laws and rules governing the supervision of licensed psychological associates set forth in this Subpart and the ethical standards for licensed psychologists set forth in Chapter 13 of this Part. C. The board may investigate any complaint against a qualified supervisor. D. Should a medical psychologist with a designation of qualified supervisor fail to comply with any requirement or condition established by this Rule, the board may immediately terminate his designation as a qualified supervisor. In addition, the board shall notify any jurisdiction in which the medical psychologist holds a license of a complaint or termination by this board. E. In the event that the medical psychologist fails to obtain a designation of qualified supervisor prior to supervision of a candidate, the conduct may be considered the unlawful practice of psychology and prosecuted accordingly. F. An applicant for the designation of qualified supervisor shall not be entitled to a pre-denial hearing. G. A qualified supervisor shall not be entitled to a pre-termination hearing.