Current through Register Vol. XLII, No. 1, January 3, 2025
Section 17-3-12 - Special Procedures And Definitions ForBoard Consideration Of Applications Made For Licensure On The Basis Of ABPP Certification And Reciprocity12.1. American Board of Professional Psychology.12.1.a. When a person applies for licensureunder this provision, the West Virginia Board of Examiners shall communicate with the American Board of Professional Psychology of the American Psychological Association to verify that the candidate has indeed been awarded a diploma by that body.12.1.b. A completed and notarized application form shall be required from the applicant to initiate consideration for licensure. Such applicants shall pay all appropriate fees and complete other forms as required.12.1.c. Applicants certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology shall meet with the Board to discuss their practice intentions.12.2 Reciprocity provision. 12.2.a. When a person applies for licensure under this provision, the West Virginia Board of Examiners shall assume responsibility for obtaining information from the state (s) having licensed the psychologist to determine whether the requirements for obtaining such other license(s) or certificate(s) were at least as great as provided in the West Virginia Code.12.2.b. License or certificate is interpreted to mean only those granted by other states under statutory provisions.12.2.c. Reciprocity agreements with other states are not automatic. All reciprocity applicants must submit documentation showing that they meet all the requirements of the West Virginia Board. Required documentation includes, but is not limited to, a completed and notarized application form, official transcripts from the applicant's graduate degree granting institution, national exam scores, documentation of supervision, and any correspondence from licensure granting board(s) pertaining to disciplinary actions taken against the applicant.12.2.d. Reciprocity applicants shall pay all required fees.12.2.e. Portability. -- The Board may waive any or all of the required documentation of education and training if the applicant for doctoral level licensure is currently a holder of the Certificate of Professional Qualifications issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards or a certificate from the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. Such applicants must meet all other requirements as described in § 30-21-7 and within Title 17, Series 3.12.2.f. All reciprocity applicants must pass an oral examination.12.2.g. Notification. When a decision has been reached by the Board, the applicant shall be so informed, in keeping with the general procedure for such notification as provided in the Rules.