Ariz. Admin. Code § 4-26-203.01

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R4-26-203.01 - Application for Licensure by Credential

A. An applicant for a psychologist license by credential under A.R.S. § 32-2071.01(D) shall submit an application packet to the Board that includes:

1. An application form approved by the Board, which is available from the Board office and on its website, with an attestation that is signed and dated by the applicant;

2. A copy of a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Department of Public Safety under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 12, Article 3.1 or evidence of application for a valid fingerprint clearance card;

3. As required under A.R.S. § 41-1080(A), the specified documentation of citizenship or alien status indicating the applicant's presence in the U.S. is authorized under federal law;

4. Verification sent directly to the Board by the credentialing agency that the applicant:

a. Holds a current Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ) issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards;

b. Holds a current National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology (NRHSPP) credential and has practiced psychology independently at the doctoral level for at least five years; or

c. Is a diplomate or specialist of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP); and

5. Verification of all other psychology licenses or certificates ever held in any jurisdiction.

B. An applicant for a psychologist license by credential based on a National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology credential shall have notification that the applicant obtained a passing score on the national examination sent directly to the Board by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards or by the regulatory jurisdiction in which the applicant originally passed the examination.

C. If the Board determines an application for licensure by credential requires clarification, the Board may require an applicant submit or cause the applicant's credentialing agency to submit directly to the Board any documentation including transcripts, course descriptions, catalogues, brochures, supervised experience verifications, examination scores, application for credential, or any other information deemed necessary by the Board.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-26-203.01

New Section made by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 778, effective April 12, 2003 (Supp. 03-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1493, effective June 2, 2007 (Supp. 07-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3444, effective 1/30/2016. Amended by final rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 1010, effective 7/4/2020. Amended by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 3879, effective 1/29/2023.