216-40-05 R.I. Code R. § 15.6

Current through June 20, 2024

Section 216-RICR-40-05-15.6 - Supervised Experience and Internship

A. Applicants for licensure as psychologists shall be required to have completed supervised clinical experience and internship programs as defined in sect; 15.6 of this Part, and that meet the following requirements:

1. Completed one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of supervised internship after completion of the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time graduate study in an integrated organized study program;

2. Completed the second (2^nd) year of supervised experience after completion of academic requirements for the doctoral degree. Said supervised experience shall consist of the following:

a. Be at least two (2) years in duration, one (1) year of which shall be post-doctoral;

b. Consist of a minimum of three thousand (3,000) hours, one thousand five hundred (1,500) of which shall be post-doctoral hours;

c. Shall be under the supervision of a psychologist certified or licensed pursuant to the statutory provisions of the state in which the supervised experience was obtained.

3. Obtained supervised experience in a setting affiliated with a regionally accredited college or university, or in a setting approved by the American Psychological Association, or an equivalent setting satisfactory to the Board;

4. The pre- and/or post-doctoral experience must be distinct and separate from any field, laboratory or practical experience required in connection with academic course(s);

5. Supervision of a trainee shall be provided in accordance with acceptable standards of practice by a licensed psychologist pursuant to the statutory provisions of the state in which the supervised experience was obtained and who was responsible for:

a. Establishing an individualized supervisory program through practical experience for the professional growth and training of the trainee;

b. All aspects of the work of the trainee;

c. On-going supervision and availability to the trainee at all times during work hours;

d. Weekly conferences with the trainee, on a one-to-one basis, for at least one (1) hour per week for the duration of the experience in addition to other supervisory case conferences;

e. The utilization of appropriate community resources and professional consultation as may be required for the welfare of clients;

f. Providing opportunities for broad range of experiences and for group seminars, case conferences, consultation and other similar experiences;

g. Assessment of performance and skills of trainee (documented); and

h. Such other functions as may be required to assist in providing an adequate practical experience.

B. The Board shall require submission of such information as may be deemed necessary to evaluate the nature and scope of the applicant's supervised experience based on the requirements in this Part. Such information may include, but not be limited to:

1. Supervisor's name and qualifications;

2. Dates, location and duration of experience (pre- or post-doctoral);

3. Duties of supervisor(s) and trainee;

4. Nature and extent of practical experience;

5. Amount and type of supervision, including time frame; and

6. Supervisor's documented assessment of trainee's performance.

216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-05-15.6

Amended effective 5/6/2023