Section Psy 2.012 - Interim Psychologist(1) Subject to s. 455.09, Stats., the examining board shall grant an interim psychologist license to an applicant who submits all of the following: (a) A properly completed and signed application form.(b) An application fee authorized by s. 440.05 (6), Stats.(c) Evidence of one of the following: 1. Official transcript indicating a doctoral degree in psychology from a program accredited by any of the following organizations:a. American Psychological Association.b. Canadian Psychological Association.c. Any other organization approved by the examining board.2. Academic training that the examining board determines to be substantially equivalent to a doctoral degree in psychology based on the standards established in s. Psy 2.09.(d) Evidence of a completed internship of at least 1,500 hours after the completion of all doctoral level coursework. Completion of all doctoral level coursework means all required courses associated with the doctoral degree are completed, unless otherwise determined by the board or its designee.(e) Evidence of passing score on the jurisprudence exam.(f) Documentation necessary for the Board to determine, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., whether any of the following apply:1. The applicant has a pending charge for an exempt offense as defined in s. 111.335 (1m) (b), Stats. or a violent crime against a child, as defined in s. 111.335 (1m) (d), Stats., which is substantially related to the practice of a psychologist.2. The applicant has been convicted of a crime substantially related to the practice of a psychologist.(g) Fingerprint or other biometric-based information for the purpose of obtaining an applicant's criminal history information from the federal bureau of investigation and the Wisconsin department of justice in a manner directed by the department.(2) An interim psychologist license issued under s. 455.04 (2), Stats., is valid for 2 years or until the individual obtains a psychologist license under s. 455.04 (1), Stats, whichever is earlier. An individual holding an interim psychologist license is not required to complete continuing education.Wis. Admin. Code Psychology Examining Board Psy 2.012
Adopted by, EmR2127: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-21; CR 21-080: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 7/1/2023Amended by, CR 23-064: cr. (1) (g) Register June 24 No. 822, eff. 7/1/2024