Rule 510-9-.03 - Permission for Limited Practice(1) An individual licensed to practice psychology at the doctoral level in another jurisdiction may practice psychology in Georgia without applying for a Georgia license, so long as the following requirements are met: (a) At least 5 days before the intended practice, the individual notifies the Board of their intent to practice in Georgia with dates, address, and nature of intended practice and submits a verification form from their jurisdiction of licensure indicating no history of disciplinary action.(b) The psychologist must limit his/her practice in Georgia to a maximum of 30 days per calendar year (a day being defined as any part of a day where psychological work is performed). This permission for limited practice only applies to individuals who are currently not seeking licensure in Georgia.(c) The state of Georgia provides that a person must be licensed as a psychologist in the state to render psychological services however, the following are exempted: The activities and services of a nonresident of the state of Georgia who renders consulting or other psychological services if such activities and services are rendered in cooperation with the American Red Cross, the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, or as a member of the Disaster Response Network of the American Psychological Association or the Georgia Psychological Association or other nationally recognized disaster response networks. The Board shall be informed prior, if possible, to the initiation of said services.(2) To practice temporarily, in person face-to-face psychology under the authority of PSYPACT, individuals shall: (a) Hold a valid Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC) from ASPPB.(b) Hold a valid Temporary Authorization to Practice (TAP) from the PSYPACT Commission.(c) Once the IPC and TAP have been obtained, psychologists can practice temporarily in Georgia for up to 30 days per calendar year without having to obtain additional licenses and(d) Items (a) and (b) shall be renewed annually to continue practice.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 510-9-.03
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-10, 43-1-19, 43-1-24, 43-1-25, 43-39-5 to 43-39-7, 43-39-14, 43-39-17, 43-39-18.
Original Rule entitled "Exceptions" adopted. F. May 11, 1992; eff. May 31, 1992.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Permission for Limited Practice" adopted. F. July 27, 1994; eff. August 16, 1994.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Oct. 7, 2003; eff. Oct. 27, 2003.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Mar. 28, 2008; eff. Apr. 17, 2008.Amended: F. Sept. 25, 2023; eff. Oct. 15, 2023.