LAC 46:LXIII.7901. Emergency Temporary Registration of Licensed Psychological Associates

A. Pursuant to R.S. 29:769(E), licensed psychological associates from other jurisdictions of the United States may respond to a declared public health emergency and be granted a temporary registration to engage in the practice of psychology as set forth in R.S. 37:2356.4 and further defined in this Subpart. B. Prior to providing professional services in Louisiana pursuant to this section, a licensed psychological associate, or its substantial equivalent as determined by the board, who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States, shall apply and be approved for an Emergency Temporary Registration (ETR). C. To apply for an emergency temporary registration, the applicant shall submit a complete application for ETR to the board in the form and manner prescribed the following documentation that the applicant: 1. is domiciled outside of Louisiana; 2. holds a current unrestricted license to practice as a licensed psychological associate or its equivalent as determined by the board in the jurisdiction of his/her domicile in the United States; 3. any other information pertaining to identification or fitness to practice as requested by the board. D. A person granted an emergency temporary registration, or registrant, authorized under this provision may provide psychological services as set forth in R.S. 37:2356.4 provided the registrant: 1. is engaged in a legitimate relief effort during the emergency period; 2. provides satisfactory documentation to the board of the location site(s) that the registrant will be providing services; 3. complies with the Louisiana licensing law for psychologists, R.S. Title 37, Chapter 28; the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII; and, other applicable laws, as well as practice in good faith, and within the reasonable scope of his skills, training, and ability; and 4. renders services on a gratuitous basis with no revenue of any kind to be derived whatsoever from the provision of services with the state of Louisiana. E. During a declared emergency, applications for emergency temporary registration shall be processed as priority. Furthermore, additional requirements for an ETR may be imposed pursuant to the emergency declaration issued which more properly address the needs of the particular declared emergency. F. The authority provided for the Emergency Rule shall be applicable for a period of time not to exceed 60 days at the discretion of the board, with the potential extension of up to two additional periods not to exceed 60 days for each extension as determined appropriate and necessary by the board. G. An Emergency Temporary Registration is not the property right of the licensed psychological associate. H. Should a registrant fail to comply with any requirement or condition established by this Rule, the board may immediately terminate his registration. In addition, any known jurisdiction in which the registrant holds a license shall be notified of the termination of registration and any reasons therefore. I. In the event a psychologist fails to register with the board, but practices psychology, whether gratuitously or otherwise, then such conduct will be considered the unlawful practice of psychology and the board may take action as authorized in this Chapter.