Section 338.2571. Supervision requirements; reporting of supervision.

Rule 71.   An individual who is granted a limited license under section 18223(2) of the code, MCL 333.18223(2), and is required to be supervised by a licensed psychologist shall meet all of the following requirements:

(a)     A licensee who has less than 10 years of experience as a limited licensed psychologist, excluding experience as a temporary limited licensed psychologist, shall meet individually and in person with his or her supervisor for a minimum of 2 hours a month.

(b)     A licensee who has 10 or more years of experience as a limited licensed psychologist, excluding experience as a temporary limited licensed psychologist, shall meet individually and in person with his or her supervisor for a minimum of 1 hour a month.

(c)     A licensee who seeks a variance from the supervision requirement described in subrule (1)(a) or subrule (1)(b) of this rule, as provided under section 18223(2) of the code, MCL 333.18223(2), shall submit a request for a variance to the board for consideration. Reasons for a possible variance include, but are not limited to: issues regarding physical disability, extended absence from practice, or geographical hardships. A variance shall not be implemented without the written permission of the board.

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