Relating to provisional licensing of interns enrolled in a doctoral degree program in psychology

This bill allows persons who are enrolled in a doctoral degree program in psychology at an institution approved by the board of psychology but who have not completed the other requirements for licensure to apply for a provisional license during the person’s internship program. The license is designated as a “provisional license in psychology”, and the licensee is authorized to practice psychology under the supervision of a qualified supervisor. The provisional license is valid for a two-year period. The board shall set the fee for the license to cover administrative costs, and shall set a fee for renewal of a provisional license. Services of provisionally licensed psychologists who practice under a qualified supervisor are eligible for reimbursement under the Medicaid program and through third-party payment or prepayment polices or contracts.