Arkansas Code § 17-97-406

Qualifications of supervisors
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(a) A supervising psychologist shall be: (1) Licensed to practice psychology in Arkansas; (2) Aware of and abide by the ethical principles and state statutes pertaining to the practice of psychology in general and to supervision in particular; and (3) Approved by the Arkansas Psychology Board to practice neuropsychology. (b) A supervising psychologist shall have: (1) At least three (3) years of post-licensure experience; and (2) Had training or experience, or both, in supervision. (c) A supervising psychologist is ethically and legally responsible for all of the professional activities of the technician. (d) (1) A supervising psychologist shall have adequate training, knowledge, and skill to render competently any neuropsychological service which the employed technician undertakes. (2) (A) A supervising psychologist may not permit a technician to engage in any practice that the supervising psychologist cannot perform competently himself or herself. (B) The supervising psychologist shall interrupt or terminate the technician's activities whenever necessary to ensure adequate development of skills and the protection of the public. (3) (A) Any written documents prepared by the technician shall include the credentials and signature of both the technician and the supervising psychologist. (B) The name and credentials of a technician employed in the testing procedures shall be included on written reports prepared by the psychologist. (e) A supervising psychologist or a qualified designee who meets the requirements of a supervisor shall provide twenty-four-hour availability to the technician and the technician's clients for emergency consultation and intervention. (f) (1) A supervising psychologist shall have sufficient knowledge of all clients, including face-to-face contact when necessary, in order to plan effective delivery procedures. (2) A supervising psychologist shall provide for another qualified supervisor in case of any interruption of supervision due to such factors as the supervisor's illness, unavailability, or relocation. (g) A supervising psychologist: (1) Shall avoid entering into a dual relationship with a technician for whom the psychologist provides supervision; (2) May not exploit or engage in a sexual relationship with a technician he or she employs; and (3) Shall attempt to resolve any unforeseen interference that may be potentially harmful to the supervisory relationship with due regard for the best interests of both the client and the technician and after appropriate consultation. (h) (1) No supervising psychologist may supervise more than three (3) technicians during any one (1) employment period. (2) For a supervising psychologist who employs part-time technicians, "three (3) technicians" means any combination of employees that totals three (3) full-time equivalents but no more than eight (8) part-time technicians during any one (1) employment period. Acts 2005, No. 1262, § 2.
(a) A supervising psychologist shall be: (1) Licensed to practice psychology in Arkansas; (2) Aware of and abide by the ethical principles and state statutes pertaining to the practice of psychology in general and to supervision in particular; and (3) Approved by the Arkansas Psychology Board to practice neuropsychology. (b) A supervising psychologist shall have: (1) At least three (3) years of post-licensure experience; and (2) Had training or experience, or both, in supervision. (c) A supervising psychologist is ethically and legally responsible for all of the professional activities of the technician. (d) (1) A supervising psychologist shall have adequate training, knowledge, and skill to render competently any neuropsychological service which the employed technician undertakes. (2) (A) A supervising psychologist may not permit a technician to engage in any practice that the supervising psychologist cannot perform competently himself or herself. (B) The supervising psychologist shall interrupt or terminate the technician's activities whenever necessary to ensure adequate development of skills and the protection of the public. (3) (A) Any written documents prepared by the technician shall include the credentials and signature of both the technician and the supervising psychologist. (B) The name and credentials of a technician employed in the testing procedures shall be included on written reports prepared by the psychologist. (e) A supervising psychologist or a qualified designee who meets the requirements of a supervisor shall provide twenty-four-hour availability to the technician and the technician's clients for emergency consultation and intervention. (f) (1) A supervising psychologist shall have sufficient knowledge of all clients, including face-to-face contact when necessary, in order to plan effective delivery procedures. (2) A supervising psychologist shall provide for another qualified supervisor in case of any interruption of supervision due to such factors as the supervisor's illness, unavailability, or relocation. (g) A supervising psychologist: (1) Shall avoid entering into a dual relationship with a technician for whom the psychologist provides supervision; (2) May not exploit or engage in a sexual relationship with a technician he or she employs; and (3) Shall attempt to resolve any unforeseen interference that may be potentially harmful to the supervisory relationship with due regard for the best interests of both the client and the technician and after appropriate consultation. (h) (1) No supervising psychologist may supervise more than three (3) technicians during any one (1) employment period. (2) For a supervising psychologist who employs part-time technicians, "three (3) technicians" means any combination of employees that totals three (3) full-time equivalents but no more than eight (8) part-time technicians during any one (1) employment period. Acts 2005, No. 1262, § 2.
(a) A supervising psychologist shall be: (1) Licensed to practice psychology in Arkansas; (2) Aware of and abide by the ethical principles and state statutes pertaining to the practice of psychology in general and to supervision in particular; and (3) Approved by the Arkansas Psychology Board to practice neuropsychology. (b) A supervising psychologist shall have: (1) At least three (3) years of post-licensure experience; and (2) Had training or experience, or both, in supervision. (c) A supervising psychologist is ethically and legally responsible for all of the professional activities of the technician. (d) (1) A supervising psychologist shall have adequate training, knowledge, and skill to render competently any neuropsychological service which the employed technician undertakes. (2) (A) A supervising psychologist may not permit a technician to engage in any practice that the supervising psychologist cannot perform competently himself or herself. (B) The supervising psychologist shall interrupt or terminate the technician's activities whenever necessary to ensure adequate development of skills and the protection of the public. (3) (A) Any written documents prepared by the technician shall include the credentials and signature of both the technician and the supervising psychologist. (B) The name and credentials of a technician employed in the testing procedures shall be included on written reports prepared by the psychologist. (e) A supervising psychologist or a qualified designee who meets the requirements of a supervisor shall provide twenty-four-hour availability to the technician and the technician's clients for emergency consultation and intervention. (f) (1) A supervising psychologist shall have sufficient knowledge of all clients, including face-to-face contact when necessary, in order to plan effective delivery procedures. (2) A supervising psychologist shall provide for another qualified supervisor in case of any interruption of supervision due to such factors as the supervisor's illness, unavailability, or relocation. (g) A supervising psychologist: (1) Shall avoid entering into a dual relationship with a technician for whom the psychologist provides supervision; (2) May not exploit or engage in a sexual relationship with a technician he or she employs; and (3) Shall attempt to resolve any unforeseen interference that may be potentially harmful to the supervisory relationship with due regard for the best interests of both the client and the technician and after appropriate consultation. (h) (1) No supervising psychologist may supervise more than three (3) technicians during any one (1) employment period. (2) For a supervising psychologist who employs part-time technicians, "three (3) technicians" means any combination of employees that totals three (3) full-time equivalents but no more than eight (8) part-time technicians during any one (1) employment period. Acts 2005, No. 1262, § 2.
(a) A supervising psychologist shall be: (1) Licensed to practice psychology in Arkansas; (2) Aware of and abide by the ethical principles and state statutes pertaining to the practice of psychology in general and to supervision in particular; and (3) Approved by the Arkansas Psychology Board to practice neuropsychology.
(1) Licensed to practice psychology in Arkansas;
(2) Aware of and abide by the ethical principles and state statutes pertaining to the practice of psychology in general and to supervision in particular; and
(3) Approved by the Arkansas Psychology Board to practice neuropsychology.
(b) A supervising psychologist shall have: (1) At least three (3) years of post-licensure experience; and (2) Had training or experience, or both, in supervision.
(1) At least three (3) years of post-licensure experience; and
(2) Had training or experience, or both, in supervision.
(c) A supervising psychologist is ethically and legally responsible for all of the professional activities of the technician.
(d) (1) A supervising psychologist shall have adequate training, knowledge, and skill to render competently any neuropsychological service which the employed technician undertakes. (2) (A) A supervising psychologist may not permit a technician to engage in any practice that the supervising psychologist cannot perform competently himself or herself. (B) The supervising psychologist shall interrupt or terminate the technician's activities whenever necessary to ensure adequate development of skills and the protection of the public. (3) (A) Any written documents prepared by the technician shall include the credentials and signature of both the technician and the supervising psychologist. (B) The name and credentials of a technician employed in the testing procedures shall be included on written reports prepared by the psychologist.
(1) A supervising psychologist shall have adequate training, knowledge, and skill to render competently any neuropsychological service which the employed technician undertakes.
(2) (A) A supervising psychologist may not permit a technician to engage in any practice that the supervising psychologist cannot perform competently himself or herself. (B) The supervising psychologist shall interrupt or terminate the technician's activities whenever necessary to ensure adequate development of skills and the protection of the public.
(A) A supervising psychologist may not permit a technician to engage in any practice that the supervising psychologist cannot perform competently himself or herself.
(B) The supervising psychologist shall interrupt or terminate the technician's activities whenever necessary to ensure adequate development of skills and the protection of the public.
(3) (A) Any written documents prepared by the technician shall include the credentials and signature of both the technician and the supervising psychologist. (B) The name and credentials of a technician employed in the testing procedures shall be included on written reports prepared by the psychologist.
(A) Any written documents prepared by the technician shall include the credentials and signature of both the technician and the supervising psychologist.
(B) The name and credentials of a technician employed in the testing procedures shall be included on written reports prepared by the psychologist.
(e) A supervising psychologist or a qualified designee who meets the requirements of a supervisor shall provide twenty-four-hour availability to the technician and the technician's clients for emergency consultation and intervention.
(f) (1) A supervising psychologist shall have sufficient knowledge of all clients, including face-to-face contact when necessary, in order to plan effective delivery procedures. (2) A supervising psychologist shall provide for another qualified supervisor in case of any interruption of supervision due to such factors as the supervisor's illness, unavailability, or relocation.
(1) A supervising psychologist shall have sufficient knowledge of all clients, including face-to-face contact when necessary, in order to plan effective delivery procedures.
(2) A supervising psychologist shall provide for another qualified supervisor in case of any interruption of supervision due to such factors as the supervisor's illness, unavailability, or relocation.
(g) A supervising psychologist: (1) Shall avoid entering into a dual relationship with a technician for whom the psychologist provides supervision; (2) May not exploit or engage in a sexual relationship with a technician he or she employs; and (3) Shall attempt to resolve any unforeseen interference that may be potentially harmful to the supervisory relationship with due regard for the best interests of both the client and the technician and after appropriate consultation.
(1) Shall avoid entering into a dual relationship with a technician for whom the psychologist provides supervision;
(2) May not exploit or engage in a sexual relationship with a technician he or she employs; and
(3) Shall attempt to resolve any unforeseen interference that may be potentially harmful to the supervisory relationship with due regard for the best interests of both the client and the technician and after appropriate consultation.
(h) (1) No supervising psychologist may supervise more than three (3) technicians during any one (1) employment period. (2) For a supervising psychologist who employs part-time technicians, "three (3) technicians" means any combination of employees that totals three (3) full-time equivalents but no more than eight (8) part-time technicians during any one (1) employment period.
(1) No supervising psychologist may supervise more than three (3) technicians during any one (1) employment period.
(2) For a supervising psychologist who employs part-time technicians, "three (3) technicians" means any combination of employees that totals three (3) full-time equivalents but no more than eight (8) part-time technicians during any one (1) employment period.
Acts 2005, No. 1262, § 2.

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