74-5362. Practice of licensed masters level psychologist; direction of certain persons; use of title. (a) Any person who is licensed under the provisions of this act as a licensed masters level psychologist shall have the right to practice psychology only insofar as such practice is part of the duties of such person's paid position and is performed solely on behalf of the employer, so long as such practice is under the direction of a licensed clinical psychotherapist, a licensed psychologist, a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery or a person licensed to provide mental health services as an independent practitioner and whose licensure allows for the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. When a client has symptoms of a mental disorder, a licensed masters level psychologist shall consult with the client's primary care physician or psychiatrist to determine if there may be a medical condition or medication that may be causing or contributing to the client's symptoms of a mental disorder. A client may request in writing that such consultation be waived and such request shall be made a part of the client's record. A licensed masters level psychologist may continue to evaluate and treat the client until such time that the medical consultation is obtained or waived.

(b) A licensed masters level psychologist may use the title licensed masters level psychologist and the abbreviation LMLP but may not use the title licensed psychologist or psychologist. A licensed clinical psychotherapist may use the title licensed clinical psychotherapist and the abbreviation LCP but may not use the title licensed psychologist or psychologist.

History: L. 1987, ch. 306, § 2; L. 1988, ch. 304, § 6; L. 1996, ch. 153, § 32; L. 1997, ch. 142, § 1; L. 1999, ch. 117, § 30; July 1, 2000.