Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 510-10-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through August 15, 2024

Rule 510-10-.01 - Individuals

An individual who does not hold a current license issued by the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, and does not fall within one of the exemptions set forth in O.C.G.A. Section 43-39-7:

(a) May not render or order to render to individuals, groups, organizations, or the public for a fee or any remuneration, monetary or otherwise, any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods, and procedures of the science and profession of psychology, such as, but not limited to, diagnosing and treating mental and nervous disorders and illnesses, rendering opinions concerning diagnoses of mental disorders, including organic brain disorders and brain damage, engaging in neuropsychology, engaging in psychotherapy, interviewing, administering, and interpreting tests of mental abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personality characteristics for such purposes as psychological classification or evaluation, or for education or vocational placement, or for such purposes as psychological counseling, guidance, or readjustment.

(b) May not offer direct psychological services or supervise psychological services, including for training purposes, regardless of fee or remuneration, monetary or otherwise.

(c) May not advertise that he or she is licensed by the Board.

(d) May not use any words, letters, titles, or figures indicating or implying that he or she is licensed by the Board.

(e) May not use any words, letters, titles, or figures indicating or otherwise implying that he or she is a psychologist or is in any way practicing psychology.

(f) May not perform psychological services at the direction of a licensed psychologist as an independent contractor.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 510-10-.01

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-19, 43-1-20.1, 43-1-24, 43-1-25, 43-39-5, 43-39-6, 43-39-7, 43-39-13, 43-39-17.

Original Rule entitled "Individuals" adopted. F. Dec. 6, 1994; eff. Dec. 26, 1994.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Oct. 29, 2003; eff. Nov. 18, 2003.

Amended: F. Jun. 4, 2014; eff. Jun. 24, 2014.

Amended: F. Jan. 12, 2024; eff. Feb. 1, 2024.