National Psychology Board reveals new compact to enhance interstate licensure portability

American Telemedicine Association

The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) has released the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) which is designed to facilitate telehealth and temporary face-to-face practice of psychology across jurisdictional boundaries. The new Compact intends to streamline the licensure process and increase public access to professional psychological services. The PSYPACT is similar in model to the Nurse’s Compact. Each state may opt into an agreement to mutually recognize a psychologist’s state license and exchange information about the licensee’s disciplinary history and background.Read More 

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