74-5362. Practice of licensed master's level psychologist; direction of certain persons; use of title. (a) Any person who is licensed under the provisions of this act as a licensed master's level psychologist shall have the right to practice psychology so long as such practice is under the direction of a licensed clinical psychotherapist, a licensed psychologist, a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery or a person licensed to provide mental health services as an independent practitioner and whose licensure allows for the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. When a client has symptoms of a mental disorder, a licensee under the licensure of master's level psychologists act shall consult with the client's primary care physician or psychiatrist to determine if there may be a medical condition or medication that may be causing or contributing to the client's symptoms of a mental disorder. A client may request in writing that such consultation be waived and such request shall be made a part of the client's record. A licensed master's level psychologist may continue to evaluate and treat the client until such time that the medical consultation is obtained or waived.
(b) A licensed master's level psychologist may use the title licensed master's level psychologist and the abbreviation LMLP but may not use the title licensed psychologist or psychologist. A licensed clinical psychotherapist may use the title licensed clinical psychotherapist and the abbreviation LCP but may not use the title licensed psychologist or psychologist.
History: L. 1987, ch. 306, § 2; L. 1988, ch. 304, § 6; L. 1996, ch. 153, § 32; L. 1997, ch. 142, § 1; L. 1999, ch. 117, § 30; L. 2016, ch. 92, § 71; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities
Article 53 - Regulation Of Psychologists
74-5310 Issuance of license; fee; qualifications.
74-5311 Certification of psychologists; examinations; fee.
74-5312 Same; waiver of examination.
74-5313 Same; extension of waiver of examination for veterans.
74-5314 Same; evidence of experience.
74-5315 Licensure of doctoral level psychologist registered, certified or licensed in another state.
74-5316 Temporary licensure as psychologist; professional title.
74-5316a Temporary permit; requirements; fees; expiration, extension.
74-5317 Application; forms; certified psychologists deemed to be licensed.
74-5322 List of licensed psychologists.
74-5323 Privileged communications; exceptions.
74-5339 Reinstatement of license; fee.
74-5341 Violations; penalties.
74-5342 Same; prosecutions by attorney general and county attorney.
74-5348 References to certified psychologists deemed to apply to licensed psychologists.
74-5350 Disclosure to client at beginning of client-therapist relationship; documentation.
74-5352 Psychology interjurisdictional compact (PSYPACT).
74-5353 Same; compact privilege fee; rules and regulations.
74-5367a Temporary permit; requirements; fees; expiration, extension.
74-5370 Rules and regulations.
74-5371 Prohibited acts and representations; misdemeanor.
74-5372 Confidential communications; exceptions.
74-5374 Disclosure to client at beginning of client-therapist relationship; documentation.