201 KAR 26:171. Requirements for supervision

      Section 1. Except as provided in Section 15 of this administrative regulation, a supervisory arrangement shall have the prior approval of the board, with both supervisor and supervisee petitioning the board in writing. The supervisor and supervisee shall submit to the board the description of the supervisory arrangement or a change in the supervisory arrangement at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the arrangement or change.

 

      Section 2. (1) All supervision requirements shall:

      (a) Be met with individual, face-to-face, weekly contact between supervisor and supervisee except as provided in subsection (2) of this section and Sections 12 and 15 of this administrative regulation; and

      (b) Include additional supervision sessions as needed.

      (2) An alternative format of supervision, including two (2) way interactive video, may be substituted for the supervisory contact, required by subsection (1) of this section, upon specific approval by the board.

 

      Section 3. (1) A certified psychologist or licensed psychological associate may petition the board to be relieved of his or her obligation to maintain supervision during which period he or she shall not practice psychology.

      (2) The certified psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall obtain a supervisor approved by the board before the resumption of practice.

      (3) Upon resumption of practice, the certified psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall document compliance with continuing education requirements and shall report on their activities and employment related to psychology during the period without supervision.

 

      Section 4. (1) A licensed psychologist with health service provider designation who has been approved by the board as a supervisor shall attend a board approved training session in supervisory practices within twelve (12) months of obtaining approval as a supervisor.

      (2) A board approved supervisor shall obtain a minimum of three (3) continuing education hours in supervision theory or techniques in each three (3) year renewal cycle as required by 201 KAR 26:175, Section 1(3). The board shall suspend its approval of a supervisor if the supervisor does not complete the required continuing education.

 

      Section 5. (1) The supervisor shall make all reasonable efforts to be assured that each supervisee's practice is in compliance with this administrative regulation.

      (2) The supervisor shall report to the board an apparent violation of KRS 319.082(1) on the part of the supervisee.

      (3) The supervisor shall inform the board immediately of a change in the ability to supervise, or in the ability of a supervisee to function in the practice of psychology in a competent manner.

      (4) The supervisor shall control, direct, or limit the supervisee's practice as appropriate to insure that the supervisee's practice of psychology is competent.

      (5) The supervisor of record shall be responsible for the practice of psychology by the supervisee. If the board initiates an investigation concerning a supervisee, the investigation shall include the supervisor of record.

      (6) For each person supervised pursuant to KRS 319.050(3), (6), 319.056(3), (4), 319.064(2), (4), or 319.092(3)(d), the supervisor shall maintain a record of each supervisory session that shall include the type, place, and general content of the session. This record shall be maintained for a period of not less than six (6) years after the last date of supervision.

 

      Section 6. (1) In calculating the amount of time spent in full-time practice while under supervision, 1,800 hours of supervised practice shall be equivalent to one (1) year of experience.

      (2) The supervisor shall provide reports to the board of the supervision of each supervisee according to the following schedule:

Credential Status	Reporting Period	Report Due Date(s)
(a) Licensed psychological associate or certified psychologist with 4 or more years of full-time practice, or its equivalent	Every 2 years (with prior board approval)	Anniversary date of supervisee's licensure
(b) Licensed psychological associate or certified psychologist with fewer than 4 years of full-time practice, or its equivalent	Yearly	Anniversary date of supervisee's licensure
(c) Temporarily licensed psychologist	Every 6 months and 1 month prior to structured exam
(d) Temporarily licensed psychological associate	Every 6 months
(e) Sanctioned license holder	Quarterly	January, April, July, and October 15th

      (3) The report shall include:

      (a) A description of the frequency, format and duration of supervision;

      (b) An assessment of the functioning of the supervisee, including the strengths and weaknesses; and

      (c) Other information which may be relevant to an adequate assessment of the practice of the supervisee.

 

      Section 7. (1) If a supervisee has more than one (1) board-approved supervisor, the supervisors shall be in direct contact with one another at least once every six (6) months, and they shall provide supervisory plans and reports to the board and copies to one another.

      (2) A request to have more than two (2) supervisors at one (1) time shall require a special application to the board which shall include detailed information as to how the supervisors shall communicate and coordinate with each other in providing the required supervision.

 

      Section 8. If the supervisee is a licensed psychological associate or a certified psychologist with less than four (4) years of full-time, postlicensure practice, or its equivalent, or a licensure candidate with temporary permission to practice, the supervisor of record shall:

      (1) Read and countersign all psychological assessments;

      (2) Review treatment plans, progress notes and correspondence on an as-needed basis to assess the competency of the supervisee to render psychological services;

      (3) Jointly establish with the supervisee a supervisory plan that shall be submitted to the board to the board at the beginning of the supervisory relationship. The plan shall:

      (a) Be updated or revised and submitted to the board with the regular report of supervision;

      (b) Include intended format, and goals to be accomplished through the supervisory process; and

      (c) Include methods that the supervisor and supervisee shall employ to evaluate the supervisory process.

      (4) Have direct observation of the supervisee's work at least once every two (2) months. Direct observation can be accomplished through audiotaping, video camera, videotaping, one (1) way mirror or as a cotherapist;

      (5) Have direct knowledge of the size and complexity of the supervisee's caseload;

      (6) Limit and control the caseload as appropriate to the supervisee's level of competence;

      (7) Have knowledge of the therapeutic modalities and techniques being used by the supervisee; and

      (8) Have knowledge of the supervisee's physical and emotional well-being when it has a direct bearing on the supervisee's competence to practice.

 

      Section 9. If the supervisee is a licensed psychological associate or certified psychologist with more than four (4) years of full-time, postlicensure practice, or its equivalent, the supervisor of record shall:

      (1) Review and countersign psychological assessments as needed or appropriate;

      (2) Review treatment plans, notes, and correspondence as needed or appropriate;

      (3) Jointly establish with the supervisee a supervisory plan that shall be submitted to the board to the board at the beginning of the supervisory relationship. The plan shall:

      (a) Be updated or revised and submitted to the board with the regular report of supervision;

      (b) Include intended format, and goals to be accomplished through the supervisory process; and

      (c) Include methods that the supervisor and supervisee shall employ to evaluate the supervisory process.

      (4) Have direct observation of the supervisee's work on an as-needed basis;

      (5) Have direct knowledge of the size and complexity of the supervisee's caseload;

      (6) Limit and control the caseload as appropriate to the supervisee's level of competence;

      (7) Have knowledge of the therapeutic modalities and techniques being used by the supervisee; and

      (8) Have knowledge of the supervisee's physical and emotional well-being when it has a direct bearing on the supervisee's competence to practice.

 

      Section 10. (1) The supervisee shall:

      (a) Keep the supervisor adequately informed at all times of his or her activities and ability to function; and

      (b) Seek supervision as needed in addition to a regularly scheduled supervisory session.

      (2) The supervisee shall:

      (a) Participate with the supervisor in establishing supervisory goals and in completing the regular supervisory reports;

      (b) Be jointly responsible with the supervisor for ensuring that a supervisory report or plan has been sent to the board in accordance with the reporting schedule established in Section 6(1) of this administrative regulation; and

      (c) Report to the board a apparent violation of KRS 319.082(1) on the part of the supervisor.

 

      Section 11. Identification of Provider. The actual deliverer of a service shall be identified to the client. A billing for a rendered service shall identify which service was performed by the certified psychologist, licensed psychological associate, temporary licensed psychologist, trainee, or other provider and supervised by the licensed psychologist.

 

      Section 12. Frequency of Supervision. (1) A licensed psychological associate or certified psychologist shall have a minimum of one (1) hour of individual face-to-face supervision on a weekly basis for the first two (2) years of full-time practice or its equivalent following licensure.

      (2) After two (2) years of full-time, postlicensure practice, or its equivalent, the supervisor and supervisee may petition the board to alter the format, frequency or duration of supervision as long as the proposed change includes a minimum of two (2) one (1) hour individual face-to-face meetings every four (4) weeks, and the total amount of supervision is not less than four (4) hours per four (4) week period. This petition may include a request to change the format from individual to group supervision. Supervision requirements for part-time practice may be modified at the discretion of the board upon approval of the submitted plan.

      (3)(a) After four (4) years of full-time, postlicensure practice, or its equivalent, the supervisor and supervisee may petition the board for further modification of the format, frequency, or duration of supervision, with a minimum amount of one (1) hour of face-to-face supervision per month. Additional modifications of the format, frequency or duration of supervision may be submitted for approval by the board.

      (b) Upon a change of supervisor, a new plan for supervision shall be submitted by the supervisor and supervisee to the board for approval. This plan may require additional supervision than was previously approved by the board.

      (c) Upon termination of the supervisor-supervisee relationship, the final report of supervision shall be submitted to the board within thirty (30) days of the termination.

 

      Section 13. Supervision of a Disciplined Licensed Holder. (1) The board shall appoint an approved supervisor to supervise a disciplined licensed holder for the period of time defined by the board.

      (2) The disciplined license holder shall be responsible for paying the fee for supervision.

      (3) The supervisor shall have completed the board approved training course in supervision.

      (4) The supervisor shall:

      (a) Review the originating complaint, agreed order, or findings of the disciplinary hearing;

      (b) Meet with the disciplined license holder and the board liaison to:

      1. Summarize the actions and concerns of the board;

      2. Review the goals and expected outcomes of supervision submitted by the board liaison;

      3. Develop a specific plan of supervision; and

      4. Review the reporting requirements that shall be met during the period of supervision;

      (c) Meet with the disciplined license holder at least weekly, on an individual face-to-face basis for a minimum of one (1) hour unless modified by the board;

      (d) Submit a quarterly report to the board which reflects progress, problems, and other information relevant to the need for board-mandated supervision;

      (e) Make all reasonable efforts to insure that the disciplined license holder's practice is in compliance with KRS Chapter 319 and 201 KAR Chapter 26;

      (f) Report to the board any apparent violation of KRS 319.082(1) on the part of the disciplined license holder;

      (g) Immediately report to the board in writing; a change in the ability to supervise, or in the ability of the disciplined license holder to function in the practice of psychology in a competent manner;

      (h) Review and countersign psychological assessments as needed or appropriate;

      (i) Review treatment plans, notes, and correspondence as needed or appropriate;

      (j) Have direct observation of the disciplined license holder's work on an as-needed basis;

      (k) Have direct knowledge of the size and complexity of the disciplined license holder's caseload;

      (l) Have knowledge of the therapeutic modalities and techniques being used by the disciplined license holder; and

      (m) Have knowledge of the disciplined license holder's physical and emotional well-being when it has direct bearing on the disciplined license holder's competence to practice.

      (5) The supervisor shall control, direct or limit the disciplined license holder's practice as appropriate to ensure that the disciplined license holder's practice is competent.

      (6) The supervisor shall contact the board liaison with any concern or problem with the disciplined license holder, his or her practice or the supervision process.

      (7) A final meeting shall be scheduled within thirty (30) days of the end of the established supervision period to summarize the supervision. The meeting shall include the supervisor, disciplined license holder and board liaison. A written summary of the supervision shall be submitted by the supervisor to the board two (2) weeks following this meeting with a copy to the board liaison.

 

      Section 14. Board Liaison for Disciplined License Holder. The board shall appoint a board member to serve as a liaison between the board and the approved supervisor. The board liaison shall:

      (1) Recruit the supervising psychologist from a list provided by the board;

      (2) Provide the supervising psychologist with the originating complaint, agreed order or findings of the hearing and supply other material relating to the disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the liaison;

      (3) Ensure that the supervising psychologist is provided with the necessary documentation for liability purposes to clarify that he or she is acting as an agent of the board pursuant to KRS 319.118(1) and has immunity commensurate with that of a board member;

      (4) Provide the supervising psychologist with a written description of the responsibilities of the supervisor and a copy of the responsibilities of the liaison;

      (5) Ensure that the board has sent a written notification letter to the disciplined license holder. The notification letter shall:

      (a) State the name of the supervising psychologist; and

      (b) Specify that the disciplined license holder shall meet with the supervising psychologist and the liaison within thirty (30) days of the date of the notification letter;

      (6) Meet with the supervising psychologist and disciplined license holder within thirty (30) days of the date of the notification letter to summarize the actions of the board, review the applicable statutes and administrative regulations regarding supervision requirements for a disciplined license holder and assist with the development of a plan of supervision. The plan of supervision shall be written at the first meeting;

      (7) Submit the report of supervision to the board for approval. The liaison shall place the report of supervision on the agenda for review and approval at the next regularly scheduled board meeting. In the interim, the supervising psychologist and disciplined license holder shall continue to meet;

      (8) Remain available to the supervising psychologist to provide assistance and information as needed;

      (9) Report any problem or concern to the board regarding the supervision and communicate a directive of the board to the supervising psychologist;

      (10) Review the quarterly report of supervision and forward to the supervision committee of the board for approval; and

      (11) Meet with the supervising psychologist and the disciplined license holder at the end of the term of supervision to summarize the supervision.

 

      Section 15. Psychology Graduate Students. Graduate-level psychology students who are providing services in psychological health care settings including independent practice settings shall:

      (1) Be supervised by a psychologist licensed by the Board of Examiner's of Psychology with health service provider status, licensed at the doctoral level by the State Board of Examiners in the state in which the training program exists, or by a licensed mental health professional approved by the training program who is affiliated with either the university training program or the practice setting;

      (2) Be registered for credit in his or her course of study;

      (3) Clearly identify their status as unlicensed psychology trainees to all clients and payors;

      (4) Give to all clients and payors the name of the licensed psychologist responsible for their work;

      (5) Not accept employment or placement to perform the same or similar activities following the completion of their university-sanctioned placement, regardless of the job title given, unless the student holds a license from the board. (14 Ky.R. 526; eff. 10-2-87; Am. 15 Ky.R. 1679; eff. 3-10-89; 20 Ky.R. 584; 937; eff. 10-21-93; 24 Ky.R. 1124; 1661; eff. 2-17-98; 28 Ky.R. 1469; 1809; eff. 2-7-2002; 31 Ky.R. 1004; eff. 3-8-05; 37 Ky.R. 1520; 1979; 3-4-2011.)

Notation

      RELATES TO: KRS 319.032(1)(l), 319.050(3), (6), 319.056(4), 319.064(3), (4), 319.082(1), 319.092(3)(d), 319.118(1)

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 319.032(1)(a)

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 319.032(1)(a) requires the board to promulgate an administrative regulation governing the supervision of a certified psychologist, licensed psychological associate, candidate for licensure, or a credential holder sanctioned by the board. This administrative regulation establishes the requirements for supervision.