Section 16-98-4 - Direction of an individual Only a licensed psychologist in the State shall be considered eligible to direct the services of an individual, and only if the licensed psychologist meets the following requirements:
(1) Prior to the individual interacting with others, the person seeking to direct an individual: (A) Shall inform the board in writing as to when the direction shall begin; and(B) Shall notify the board in writing of the person's own name, address, license number, state in which granted and area of specialization, as well as the name and address of the person to be directed. Tlie notification shall also contain the following statement: "I, ____________________________________________, hereby attest that _______________ is being directed by me pursuant to section 465-3(2), HRS, as defined by section 16-98-2.";(2) The person directing an individual shall also inform the board in writing as to when the direction is terminated;(3) Is responsible for the direct and continuing administrative and professional direction of the person being directed;(4) Is ested with administrative control over the functioning of the person being directed in order to maintain ultimate responsibility for the welfare of every client;(5) Has sufficient knowledge of all clients in order to plan effective service delivery procedures. The progress of the work shall be monitored through such means as will ensure that full legal and professional responsibility can be accepted by the supervisor for all services rendered. Supervisors shall also be available for emergency consultation and intervention;(6) Works in the same physical setting as the person being directed, unless other arrangements are approved by the board;(7) Informs patients of the status of the person being directed, and provides specific information as to the qualifications and functions of the person being directed;(8) Establishes and maintains a level of supervisory contact consistent with established professional standards, and be fully accountable in the event that professional, ethical, or legal issues are raised;(9) Does not permit the person being directed to engage in any psychological practice which cannot be performed competently by the supervisor; and(10) Is not in the employ of the person being directed.[Eff 5/26/78; am and ren § 16-98-4, 6/25/81; am and eomp 12/20/85; am and comp 11/25/88] (Auth: HRS § 465-6) (Imp: HRS § 465-6)