Section 338.2555. Relicensure; psychologist; educational limited license; requirements.

Rule 55. (1)  An applicant whose psychologist license has lapsed for less than 3 years preceding the date of application for relicensure may be relicensed under section 16201(3) of the code, MCL 333.16201(3), if the applicant meets both of the following requirements:

(a)     Submits the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.

(b)     Submits proof to the department of accumulating not less than 30 hours of continuing education that meets the requirements of R 338.2581 and R 338.2583 during the 2 years immediately preceding the application for relicensure.

(2)     An applicant whose psychologist license has lapsed for 3 years or more preceding the date of application for relicensure may be relicensed under section 16201(4) of the code, MCL 333.16201(4), if the applicant complies with subrule (1)(a) of this rule and either of the following requirements:

(a)     Takes and passes the licensure examination in R 338.2545(1).

(b)     Presents evidence to the department that he or she was licensed as a psychologist at the doctoral level in another state at any time during the 3-year period immediately preceding the application for relicensure.

(3)     An applicant whose educational limited license has lapsed may be relicensed under section 16201(3) or (4) of the code, MCL 333.16201(3) or (4), if the applicant complies with subrule (1)(a) of this rule.

(4)     An applicant shall have his or her license verified by the licensing agency of any state of the United States in which the applicant holds or has ever held a license, as a psychologist. If applicable, verification shall include the record of any disciplinary action taken or pending against the applicant.

History: 2015 MR 17, Eff. Sept. 15, 2015.