The board may adopt the code of ethics for psychologists to govern the practices and conduct of psychologists licensed under this chapter. Whenever important aspects of a case fall outside the boundaries of the psychologist's competence, the psychologist shall consult appropriate specialists. A psychologist may not attempt to diagnose, prescribe for, treat, or advise a client with reference to complaints which are outside the limits of psychological practice as determined by the board. The board shall determine areas of specialization of the applicant to practice psychology and inform the applicant of its decision. The board shall publish a list of licensed psychologists which indicates areas of practice authorized by the board. The board shall have the authority to administer and participate in the "Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (Psypact)" set forth in Article 3 of this chapter and to recognize and permit the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology and temporary practice in South Carolina as established under such compact.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.106; 1968 (55) 2412; 1988 Act No. 484, Section 1; 1994 Act No. 391, Section 1; 2022 Act No. 159 (H.3833), Section 3, eff May 13, 2022.
Effect of Amendment
2022 Act No. 159, Section 3, added the sixth sentence.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Section 40-55-20. State Board of Examiners in Psychology.
Section 40-55-30. Appointment of members of board; terms; vacancies.
Section 40-55-40. Powers and duties of board.
Section 40-55-50. Acts constituting practice as psychologist.
Section 40-55-55. Licensure requirement.
Section 40-55-60. Code of ethics; limits of psychological practice; list of licensed psychologists.
Section 40-55-80. Application for license; qualifications of applicants.
Section 40-55-85. Board to promulgate regulations for continuing education requirements.
Section 40-55-100. Examinations.
Section 40-55-110. Waiver of examination.
Section 40-55-120. Statement of patient rights and procedures for complaints.
Section 40-55-150. Revocation or suspension of license or other disciplinary action; grounds.
Section 40-55-160. Disciplinary action by board; appeal.
Section 40-55-170. Penalties; injunctions.
Section 40-55-180. Areas of specialization.
Section 40-55-190. Health insurer not required to provide or pay for services.
Section 40-55-320. Definitions.
Section 40-55-330. Home state licensure.
Section 40-55-340. Compact privilege to practice telepsychology.
Section 40-55-350. Compact temporary authorization to practice.
Section 40-55-360. Conditions of telepsychology practice in a receiving state.
Section 40-55-370. Adverse actions.
Section 40-55-390. Coordinated licensure information system.
Section 40-55-400. Establishment of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission.
Section 40-55-410. Rulemaking.
Section 40-55-420. Oversight; dispute resolution; enforcement.
Section 40-55-430. Date of implementation; associated rules; withdrawal; amendments.