Professional Conduct

Question 1

Purpose of the rules of professional conduct

Answer 1

The rules of professional conduct constitute the standards against which the required professional conduct of a psychologist is measured.

Question 2

Scope of the rules of professional conduct

Answer 2

1. Apply to the conduct of all psychology and school psychology licensees and applicants, including the applicant’s conduct during the period of education, training, and employment that is required for licensure.
2. The term “psychologist” as used in these rules shall be interpreted accordingly, whenever psychological services are being provided in any context.

Question 3

Violations of rules of professional conduct

Answer 3

A violation constitutes unprofessional conduct and is sufficient reason for a reprimand, suspension or revocation of a license, or denial of either original licensure or reinstatement of licensure.

Question 4

Aids to interpretation of rules of professional conduct

Answer 4

Ethics codes and standards for providers promulgated by APA and CPA and other relevant professional groups shall be used as aids in resolving ambiguities that may arise in interpretation, except that the rules of professional conduct shall prevail when a conflict exists between these rules and any professional association standard.

Question 5

What is the required response to an inquiry from the board

Answer 5

A psychologist/school psychologist/applicant shall provide a written response within a reasonable period of time not to exceed 60 days to any written inquiry, regarding complacent with law or rule

Question 6

Definition of negligence

Answer 6

If a psychologist/school psychologist’s behaviors toward his/her client, supervises, employees or students, in the judgment of the board, clearly fall below the standards for acceptable practice of psychology or school psychology

Question 7

Misinterpretation of qualifications

Answer 7

The psychologist or school psychologist shall not misrepresent directly or by implication his/her professional qualifications such as education, specialized training, experience, or areas of competence

Question 8

Misrepresentation of affiliations

Answer 8

The psychologist/school psychologist shall not misrepresent directly or by implication his/her affiliations or the purposes or characteristics of institutions and organizations with which the psychologist is associated, including

1. Use of a degree or title that is not relevant to his/her psychological training or that is issued by an educational institution not meeting accreditation standards; not misrepresenting affiliation with institutions, organizations, or individuals that he/she does not have. Responsible for correcting a client or public media who misrepresent his/her qualifications or affiliations if he/she has knowledge of it.
2. Ensure that his/her name is included as the responsible psychologist/school psychologist when his/her psychological services are listed, advertised, or announced to the public in any form, including letterhead, brochures, internet websites, telephone listings, business cards, or newspaper or other media advertisements.
3. Shall not include case or misleading information in public statements concerning psychological services offered
4. Shall not associate with or permit his/her name to be used in connection with any services or products in such a way as to misrepresent them or the degree or nature of his/her association with them

Question 9

Solicitation of business by clients

Answer 9

A psychologist or school psychologist shall not request or authorize any client to solicit business on behalf of them

Question 10

Promotional activities

Answer 10

A (school) psychologist associated with the development, promotion, or sale of psychological devices, books, or other products shall ensure that such products are not misrepresented as to qualities, performance, or results to be obtained from their use.

Question 11

Rules for maintenance and retention of records

Answer 11

1. A (school) psychologist rendering professional individual services to a client, or services billed to a third-party payer, shall maintain a professional record that includes certain elements
2. Each data entry in the record must be maintained for a period of not less than five years after the last date of service rendered, or not less than the length of time required by other regulations if longer. The general record or a summary thereof shall be kept for a period of not less than 12 years after the last date of service rendered.
3. Written, electronic, and other records must be stored and disposed of in such a manner to ensure confidentiality. Plans to facilitate appropriate transfer and protection of confidentiality in the event of the psychologist’s withdrawal from positions of practice shall be made in advance. Licensees shall report to the board on biennial renewal the contact information of a psychologist or other appropriate person knowledgable about transfer and custody of records in the event of the licensee’s absence, emergency, or death.
4. In the event of a complaint being files, a (school) psychologist shall provide the original or a full copy of the client file or other client-identifiable documents to the board upon request, provided that the request is accompanied by a copy of a release signed by the client.

Question 12

Information that must be included in a professional record

Answer 12

1. Presenting problems
2. Dates and purpose (if not self-evident) of each service contact
3. The fee arrangement
4. Any test or other evaluative results obtained
5. Test data
6. A copy of any test or other evaluative reports prepared as part of the professional relationship
7. Notation and results of formal contacts with other providers
8. Authorizations, if any, by the client for release of records or information

Question 13

Conflict of interest

Answer 13

When there is a conflict of interest between the client and a (school) psychologist’s employing institution, the (school) psychologist shall clarify the nature and direction of his/her loyalties and responsibilities and keep all parties concerned informed of his/her commitments

Question 14

Sufficient professional information

Answer 14

A (school) psychologist rendering a formal professional opinion or recommendation about a person shall not do so without substantial professional client information.

Question 15

Informed client

Answer 15

A (school) psychologist shall give a truthful, understandable, and reasonably complete account of a client’s condition to the client or to those responsible for the care of the client. The (school) psychologist shall keep the client fully informed as to the purpose and nature of any evaluation, treatment, or other procedures, and of the client’s right to freedom of choice regarding services provided.

Question 16

Dependency

Answer 16

Due to inherently influential position, a (school) psychologist shall not exploit the trust or dependency or any client, supervisee, evaluee, or other person with whom there is a professional psychological role

Question 17

Informed choice

Answer 17

A (school) psychologist shall accord each client informed choice, confidentiality, and reasonable protection from physical or mental harm or danger.

Question 18

Media

Answer 18

Psychological services for the purpose of diagnosis, treatment, or personalized advice shall be provided only in the context of a professional relationship, and shall not be given by means of public lectures or demonstrations, mail, newspaper or magazine articles, radio or television programs, or similar media.

Question 19

Stereotypes

Answer 19

A (school) psychologist shall not impose on a client any stereotypes of behavior, values, or roles related to age, gender, religion, race, disability, nationality, or sexual orientation that would interfere with the objective provision of psychological services to the client

Question 20

Termination/alternatives

Answer 20

A (school) psychologist shall terminate a professional relationship when it is reasonably clear that the client is not benefiting from the relationship, and shall offer to help locate alternative sources of professional services or assistance if indicated

Question 21

Referral

Answer 21

A (school) psychologist shall make an appropriate referral of a client to another professional when requested to do so by the client.

Question 22

Continuity of care

Answer 22

A (school) psychologist shall make arrangements for another appropriate professional(s) to deal with the emergency needs of his/her clients, as appropriate, during periods of foreseeable absence from professional availability

Question 23

Interruption of services

Answer 23

1. A (school) psychologist makes reasonable efforts to plan for continuity of care in the event that psychological services are interrupted by factors such as the license holder’s illness, unavailability, relocation, or death, or the client’s relocation or financial limitations.
2. A (school) psychologist entering into employment or contractual relationships shall make reasonable efforts to provide for orderly and appropriate resolution/responsibility for client care in the event that the employment/contractual relationship ends, with paramount consideration given to the welfare of the client. The employer of (school) psychologists has an obligation to make similar appropriate arrangements.

Question 24

Practicing while impaired

Answer 24

A (school) psychologist shall not undertake or continue a professional psychological role when the judgment, competence, or objectivity of the (school) psychologist is impaired due to mental, emotional, physiological, pharmacological, or substance abuse conditions. If impairment develops after a professional role has been initiated, the (school) psychologist shall terminate the professional role in an appropriate manner, notify the client or relevant parties of the termination in writing, and shall assist the client, supervisee, or evaluee in obtaining services from another appropriate professional.

Question 25

Unforeseen multiple relationships

Answer 25

If a (school) psychologist determines that, due to unforeseen factors, a prohibited multiple relationship has developed, he or she shall take reasonable steps to resolve it with due regard for preserving the welfare of the person(s) with whom there is or was a professional psychological role.

Question 26

Financial arrangements

Answer 26

1. All financial arrangement should be made clear to the client in advance or billing, preferably within the initial session but no later than the end of the second session, unless such disclosure is contraindicated. If the disclosure is not made by the end of the second session, the (school) psychologist bears the burden of demonstrating that the client was not harmed as result of the non-disclosure.
2. A (school) psychologist shall not mislead or withhold from any client, prospective client, or third-party payer, information about the cost of his/her professional services
3. A (school) psychologist shall not exploit a client or responsible party by charging a fee that is excessive for the services or by entering into an exploitative bartering arrangement in lieu of a fee
4. The primary obligation of a (school) psychologist employed by an institution/agency/school is to persons entitled to services through that institution. A (school) psychologist shall not accept a private fee or other remuneration from such persons unless the policies of the agency/institution/school make explicit provision for private work with its clients by members of its staff. In such instances, the client or guardian shall be fully apprised of available services and all policies affecting him/her, prior to entering into the private professional relationship.
5. A (school) psychologist providing services to a pool of subscribers who is paid on other than a fee-for-service basis shall disclose that information in writing to each client. The written disclosure shall describe the nature of the reimbursement arrangement including that the (school) psychologist will be paid a set dollar amount regardless of the cost or frequency of the services provided

Question 27

Improper financial arrangements

Answer 27

1. A (school) psychologist shall not derive or solicit any form of monetary profit or personal gain from clients or immediate ex-clients beyond the payment of fees for psychological services rendered. Unsolicited token gifts from a client are permissible.
2. A (school) psychologist shall not use his/her professional relationship with a client or immediate ex-client to derive personal gain (other than fees for professional services) for him/herself, or for any other person, or for any organization from the sale or promotion of a non psychology-related product or service
3. A (school) psychologist shall neither give nor receive any commission, rebate, or other form of remuneration for referral of a client for professional services, without full disclosure in advance to the client of the terms of such an agreement
4. A (school) psychologist shall not bill for services not rendered. Billing for missed appointments not cancelled in advance is permissible if this is part of the agreed-upon financial arrangement.

Question 28

Multiple relationships

Answer 28

1. Exists when a (school) psychologist is in a professional psychological role and is in another relationship with the same person or entity or with an individual closely associated with the person or entity
2. Depending on timing and nature, multiple relationships can result in exploitation of others, impaired judgment by clients, supervises, and evacuees, and/or impaired judgment, competence, and objectivity of the (school) psychologist
3. (School) psychologists actively identify and manage interpersonal boundaries to ensure that no exploitation of others occurs and that professional judgment, competence, and objectivity within one’s professional psychological roles are not compromised

Question 29

Unavoidable multiple relationships

Answer 29

1. Unavoidable interpersonal contacts can occur in some communities or situations due to cultural, linguistic, or geographical considerations.
2. Incidental contacts are not considered relationships for the purposes of this rule.
3. Nothing in this rule shall be construed to mean that a (school) psychologist is prohibited from undertaking a professional psychological role in an emergency situation, including effecting an appropriate referral when necessary to foster the welfare of others

Question 30

Prohibited multiple relationships

Answer 30

Certain multiple relationships are expressly prohibited due to inherent risks of exploitation, impaired judgement by clients, supervises and evaluees, and/or impaired judgment, competence, or objectivity of the (school psychologist). The (school) psychologist shall not:

1. Undertake a professional psychological role with persons with whom he/she has engaged in sexual intercourse or other sexual intimacies
2. Undertake a professional psychological role with persons with whom he/she has had a familial, personal, social, supervisory, employment, or other relationship, and the professional psychological role results in exploitation of the person, or impaired judgement, competence or objectivity in the performance of one’s functions as a (school) psychologist
3. Engage in sexual intercourse or other sexual intimacies, or verbal or nonverbal conduct that is sexual in nature with any current client, supervisee, evaluee, or with any person closely associated with a current client, supervisee, or evaluee
4. Establish any personal, financial, employment, or other relationship with any current client, supervisee, or evaluee, or with any individual closely associated with them, and the non-professional role results in exploitation, impaired judgement, competence, or objectivity in the performance of one’s functions as a (school) psychologist
5. Engage in sexual intercourse/intimicies or verbal/nonverbal sexual conduct with any person with which there has been a professional psychological role in the last 24 months
6. Engage in any personal, financial, employment, or other relationship with those with whom there has been a professional psychological role in the last 24 months if there is exploitation or impairment
7. Shall not terminate or interrupt a professional role for the purpose of entering into a sexual, personal, or financial relationship with a person or with an individual closely associated with that person
8. These 24 month rules extend indefinitely after termination if the person, secondary to emotional, mental, or cognitive impairment, remains vulnerable to exploitative influence

Question 31

Rules for assessment procedures

Answer 31

1. A (school) psychologist shall treat the results or interpretations of assessment regarding and individual as confidential information
2. A (school) psychologist shall accompany communication of results of assessment procedures to the client/parents/legal guardians with adequate interpretive aids or explanations in language these persons can understand
3. A (school) psychologist shall include in his/her report of the results of a test or assessment any reservations regarding the possible inappropriateness of the test for the person assessed
4. A (school) psychologist offering an assessment procedure or automated interpretation service to other professionals shall accompany this offering with a manual or other printed materials that fully describes the development, rationale, reliability/validity, and characteristics of the normative population. They shall explicitly state the purpose and application for which the procedure is recommended and identify special qualifications required to administer and interpret it properly. They shall ensure that advertisements are factual and descriptive. Such services are considered professional-to-professional consultation. They should make every effort to avoid misuse of such assessment reports.
5. The preparation of personnel reports and recommendations based on test data secured solely by mail is unethical, unless such appraisals are an integral part of a continuing client relationship with a company, as a result of which the consulting psychologist has intimate knowledge of the client’s personnel situation and can be assured thereby that his/her written appraisals will be adequate to the purpose and will be properly interpreted by the client. These reports must not be embellished with such comprehensive analyses of the subject’s personality traits as would be appropriate only after intensive interviews with the subject.
6. A (school) psychologist shall choose only appropriate tests and give them only for a justifiable purpose to the benefit of the client.

Question 32

Test security rules

Answer 32

1. Psychological tests and other assessment devices shall not be reproduced or described in popular publications in ways that might invalidate the techniques. Test materials means manuals, instruments, protocols, and test questions or stimuli and does not include test data except as specified. (School) psychologists make reasonable efforts to maintain the integrity and security of test materials and other assessment techniques consistent with law and contractual obligations. Access to such devices is limited to persons with professional interests who will safeguard their use.
2. Sample items made up to resemble those of tests being discussed may be reproduced in popular articles and elsewhere, but scorable tests and actual test items shall not be reproduced except in professional publications.
3. A (school) psychologist is responsible for the security of psychologist tests and other devices and procedures used for instructional purposes.

Question 33

Test interpretation rules

Answer 33

1. Test scores, like test materials, may be released to another person or an organization only in a manner that adheres to the client’s rights to confidentiality
2. Test results or other assessment data used for evaluation or classification are communicated to employers, relatives, or other appropriate persons in such a manner as to guard against misinterpretation or misuse. When interpreting and communicating assessment results, (school) psychologists take into account the purpose of the assessment as well as various test factors, test-taking abilities, and other characteristics of the person being assessed, such as situational, personal, linguistic, and cultural differences that might affect professional judgments or reduce the accuracy of interpretations, and significant limitations of interpretations are indicated.
3. A (school) psychologist always respects the client’s or guardian’s right to know the results, the interpretations made, his/her conclusions, and the basis for his/her recommendations.

Question 34

What is confidential information?

Answer 34

Information revealed by an individual or individuals or otherwise obtained by a (school) psychologist, where there is reasonable expectation that it was revealed or obtained as a result of the professional relationship between the individual(s) and the (school) psychologist. Such information is not to be disclosed by the (school) psychologist without the informed consent of the individual(s).

Question 35

Rules and exceptions to confidentiality

Answer 35

1. When rendering psychological services as part of a team or when interacting with other appropriate professionals concerning the welfare of a client, a (school) psychologist may share confidential information about the client provided that reasonable steps are taken to ensure that all persons receiving the information are informed about he confidential nature of the information being shared and agree to abide by the rules of confidentiality.
2. When any case report or other confidential information is sued as the basis of teaching, research, or other published reports, a (school) psychologist shall exercise reasonable care to ensure that the reported material is appropriately disguised to prevent client or subject identification
3. A (school) psychologist shall ensure that no diagnostic interview or therapeutic sessions with a client are observed or electronically recorded without first informing the client or the client’s guardian and, where the sensitivity of the material requires it, obtaining written consent from same.
4. A (school) psychologist shall limit access to client records and shall ensure that persons working under his/her authority comply with the requirements for confidentiality of the material.
5. A (school) psychologist shall continue to treat all information regarding a client as confidential after the professional relationship between the (school) psychologist and the client has ceased.
6. In a situation in which more than one party has an appropriate interests in the professional services rendered by a (school) psychologist to a client, the (school) psychologist shall, to the extent possible, clarify to all parties the dimensions of confidentiality and professional responsibility that shall pertain in the rendering of services.
   a. Such clarification is specifically indicated, among other circumstances, when the client is an organization or when the client has been referred by a third party.
   b. In accord with other parts of the rule, a (school) psychologist shall clarify with the individual receiving services because of a third-party referral whether, and under what conditions-including costs, information or feedback will be provided to the individual receiving those psychological services.

Question 36

Rules about privilege

Answer 36

1. The confidential relations and communications between a licensed (school) psychologist and client are placed under the same umbrella of privilege as those between a physician and patient. The privilege is intended to protect the interest of the client by encouraging free disclosure to the licensed (school) psychologist and by preventing such free disclosure to others. Thus, the client rather than the licensed (school) psychologist holds and may assert the privilege.
2. A (school) psychologist shall not testify concerning a communication made to him/her by a client. The (school) psychologist may testify by express consent of the client or legal guardian or, if the client is deceased, by the express consent of the surviving spouse or the executor or administrator of the estate of such deceased client. If the client voluntarily testifies, the (school) psychologist may be compelled to testify on the same subject; or if the client, the executor or the administrator files a claim against the (school) psychologist, such filing shall constitute a waiver of this privilege with regard to the care and treatment of which complaint is made.
3. Court decisions construing the scope of the physician-patient privilege are applicable to this privilege between the licensed (school) psychologist and the client.
4. A (school) psychologist may disclose confidential information without the informed written consent of a client when the (school) psychologist judged that disclosure is necessary to protect against a clear and substantial risk of imminent serious harm being inflicted by the client on himself/herself or another person. In such case, the (school) psychologist may disclose the confidential information only to appropriate public authorities, the potential victim, professional workers, and/or the family of the client.
5. A (school) psychologist shall safeguard the confidential information obtained in the course of practice, teaching, research, or other professional duties. With the exceptions permitted by statute, a (school) psychologist shall disclose confidential information to others only with the informed written consent of the client.
6. At the beginning of a professional relationship a (school) psychologist shall inform his/her client of the legal limit of confidentiality. To the extent that the client can understand, the (school) psychologist shall inform a client who is below the age of majority or who has a legal guardian of the limit the law imposes on the right of confidentiality. When services are provided to more than one patient or client during a joint session (for example to a family or couple, a parent and child, or group), a (school) psychologist shall, at the beginning of the professional relationship, clarify to all parties the limits of confidentiality.
7. A (school) psychologist may release confidential information upon court order or to conform with state or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
8. A (school) psychologist shall be familiar with any relevant law concerning the reporting of abuse of children or vulnerable adults.

Question 37

Limits on practice (competence)

Answer 37

A (school) psychologist shall limit his/her professional practice to those specialty areas in which competence has been gained through education, training, and experience. If important aspects of the client’s problems fall outside the boundaries of competence, then the (school) psychologist assists his/her client in obtaining additional professional help.

Question 38

Specialty standard of care

Answer 38

A (school) psychologist shall exercise sound judgment and care in determining what constitutes his/her areas of competence. A guiding principle is that one who undertakes practice in a given specialty area will be held to the standard of care within that specialty while he/she is practicing in that area.

Question 39

Maintaining competency

Answer 39

A (school) psychologist shall maintain current competency in the areas in which he/she practices, through continuing education, consultation, and/or other training, in conformance with current standards of scientific and professional knowledge.

Question 40

Adding new services and techniques

Answer 40

A (school) psychologist, when developing competency in a new areas or in a new service or technique, shall engage in ongoing consultation with other psychologists, school psychologists, or appropriate professionals and shall seek continuing education in the new area, service, or technique. A (school) psychologist shall inform any client whose treatment will involve a newly developing service or technique of its innovative nature and the known risks concerning these services.

Question 41

Limits on practice under school psychologist license

Answer 41

A school psychologist who does not hold a psychologist license shall not practice beyond the scope of the school psychologist license.

Question 42

Referrals

Answer 42

A (school) psychologist shall make or recommend referral to other professional, technical, or administrative resources when the referral is in the best interests of the client.

Question 43

Inter-professional relations

Answer 43

A (school) psychologist shall neither establish nor offer to establish a continuing treatment relationship with a person receiving psychological assistance from another professional, except with the knowledge of the other professional or after the termination of the client’s relationship with the other professional.

Question 44

What does tele-psychology mean?

Answer 44

The practice of psychology or school psychology including psychological or school psychological supervision, by distance communication technology such as but not necessarily limited to telephone, email, internet-based communications, and videoconferencing.

Question 45

Who may practice telepsychology?

Answer 45

One must hold a current, valid license issued by the state board of psychology or shall be a registered supervisee of a licensee being delegated telepsychology practices in compliance with the rules.

Question 46

Where can tele-psychology be practiced by psychologists licensed in Ohio?

Answer 46

This rule does not provide licensees with authority to practice telepsychology in service to clients domiciled in any jurisdiction other than Ohio, and licensees bear responsibility to complying with laws, rules, and/or policies for the practice of telepsychology set forth by other jurisdictional boards of psychology.

Question 47

Competence and licensure rules for Telepsychology

Answer 47

1. Licensees practicing telepsychology shall comply with all the rules of professional conduct and with requirements incurred in state and federal statutes relevant to the practice of psychology and school psychology.
2. Licensees establish and maintain current competence in the professional practice of telepsychology through continuing education, consultation, or other procedures, in conformance with prevailing standards of scientific and professional knowledge. Licensees establish and maintain competence in the appropriate use of the information technologies utilized in the practice of telepsychology.

Question 48

Licensees recognize that telepsychology:

Answer 48

1. Is not appropriate for all psychological problems and clients, and that decisions regarding the appropriate use of telepsychology are made on a case-by-case basis
2. Licensees practicing psychology are aware of additional risks are incurred when practicing psychology or school psychology through the use of distance communication technologies and take special care to conduct the use of distance communication technologies and take special care to conduct their professional practice in a manner that protects the welfare of the client and ensures that the client’s welfare is paramount.

Question 49

Licenses practicing telepsychology shall:

Answer 49

1. Consider and document findings specific to:
   a. Whether the client’s presenting problems and apparent condition are consistent with the use of telepsychology to the client’s benefit.
   b. Whether the client has sufficient knowledge and skills in the use of the technology involved in rendering the service.
2. Not provide telepsychology services to any person or persons when the outcome of the analysis is required in the previous rule is inconsistent with the delivery of telepsychology services, whether related to clinical or technological issues.
3. Upon initial and subsequent contacts with the client, make reasonable efforts to verify the identity of the client.
4. Obtain alternative means of contacting the client
5. Provide the client alternative means of contacting the licensee
6. Establish a written agreement relative to the client’s access to face-to-face emergency services in the client’s geographic area, in instances such as, but not necessarily limited to, the client experiencing a suicidal or homicidal crisis
7. Licensees, whenever feasible, use secure communications with clients, such as encrypted text messages via email or secure websites and obtain and document consent for non-secure communications
8. Ensure that confidential communications stored electronically cannot be recovered and/or accessed by unauthorized persons when the licensee disposes of electronic equipment and data

Question 50

Prior to providing telepsychology services, obtain the written informed consent of the client, in language that is likely to be understood and consistent with accepted professional and legal requirements, relative to:

Answer 50

1. The limitations and innovative nature of using distance technology in the provision of psychological or school psychological services
2. Potential risks to confidentiality of information due to the use of distance technology
3. Potential risks of sudden and unpredictable disruption of telepsychology services and how and alternative means of re-establishing electronic or other connection will be used under such circumstances
4. When and how the licensee will respond to routine electronic messages
5. Under what circumstances the licensee and service recipient will use alternative means of communication under emergency circumstances
6. Who else may have access to communications exchanged with the client

Question 51

When the primary treatment modality if face-to-face psychological services the following are exempt from telepsychology rules:

Answer 51

1. Electronic communication used exclusively for appointment scheduling, billing, and/or the establishment of benefits and eligibility for services
2. Telephone or other electronic communications made for the purpose of ensuring client welfare in accord with reasonable professional judgment

Question 52

Violation of applicable statutes

Answer 52

A (school) psychologist shall not violate any applicable statute or administrative rule regulating the practice of (school) psychology

Question 53

Use of fraud, misrepresentation, or deception

Answer 53

A (school) psychologist shall not use fraud, misrepresentation, or deception in:

1. obtaining a psychology or school psychology license
2. taking a psychology or school psychology licensing examination
3. assisting another to obtain a psychology or school psychology license or to take a psychology or school psychology licensing examination
4. in billing client or third-party payers
5. in providing psychological or school psychological services
6. in conducting any other activity related to the practice of psychology or school psychology

Question 54

Aiding unauthorized practice

Answer 54

A (school) psychologist shall not aid or abet another person in misrepresenting his/her professional credentials or in illegally engaging in the practice of psychology or school psychology.

Question 55

Delegating professional responsibility

Answer 55

A (school) psychologist shall not delegate professional responsibilities to a person not qualified an/or not appropriately credentialed to provide such services.

Question 56

Providing supervision

Answer 56

A (school) psychologist shall exercise appropriate supervision over supervisees, as set forth in the rules of the board.

Question 57

Reporting of violations to the board

Answer 57

A (school) psychologist who has substantial reason to believe that another licensee or (school) psychological supervisee has committed an apparent violation of the statutes or rules of the board that has substantially harmed or is likely to substantially harm a person or organization shall so inform the board in writing. When the information regarding such violation is obtained in a professional relationship with a client, the (school) psycholoigst shall report it only with the written permission of the client. Under such circumstances the (school) psychologist shall advise the client of the name, address, and telephone number of the state board of psychology and the client’s right to file a complaint. The (school) psychologist shall make reasonable efforts to guide and/or facilitate the client in the complaint process as needed or requested by the client. Nothing in this rule shall relieve a (school) psychologist from the duty to file any report required by applicable statutes.