Utah Admin. Code 156-61-201

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024
Section R156-61-201 - Advisory Peer Committee Created - Membership - Duties
(1) There is hereby enabled in accordance with Subsection 58-1-203(1)(f), the Ethics Committee as an advisory peer committee to the Psychologist Licensing Board on either a permanent or ad hoc basis consisting of members licensed in good standing as psychologists qualified to engage in the practice of mental health therapy, in number and area of expertise necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the committee as set forth in Subsection (3).
(2) The committee shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section R156-1-205.
(3) The committee shall assist the Division in its duties, functions, and responsibilities defined in Section 58-1-202 including:
(a) upon the request of the Division, reviewing reported violations of Utah law or the standards and ethics of the profession by a person licensed as a psychologist and advising the Division if allegations against or information known about the person presents a reasonable basis to initiate or continue an investigation with respect to the person;
(b) upon the request of the Division providing expert advice to the Division with respect to conduct of an investigation; and
(c) when appropriate serving as an expert witness in matters before the Division.

Utah Admin. Code R156-61-201