Psychology, Board of

Chapter 4: Application Procedures

Effective Date: 10/02/2025 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 068.0001.4.10022025

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CHAPTER 4

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Section 1. Authority. The Board promulgates these rules according to authority granted by Wyoming Statute 33-27-117 and 33-27-124.

Section 2. Application Status.

(a) Applications shall be deemed "complete" when all necessary documentation has been received by the Board office.

(b) An applicant has one (1) year from the date of initial submission to complete their application. An application that is not completed during the one (1) year period shall expire and the applicant must submit a new application, including fingerprint cards and payment of all required fees.

Section 3. Psychologist License Application Requirements.

(a) Regular. Applicants for a regular license that do not meet the requirements for a license by endorsement shall submit the following:

(i) A completed application form as provided by the Board;

(ii) Official transcripts from each college or university attended sent directly to the Board by the respective college or university;

(iii) Official verification of EPPP exam scores sent directly to the Board from the exam administrator;

(iv) Supervised Pre-Doctoral Experience Verification form as provided by the Board documenting the nature of the supervised experiences and sent directly to the Board by the doctoral program training director;

(v) Supervised Pre-doctoral Internship Experience verification form as provided by the Board documenting the nature of the supervised experiences and sent directly to the Board by the internship supervisor or institution or site;

(vi) Supervised Post-Doctoral Work Experience Verification form as provided by the Board documenting the nature of the supervised experiences and sent directly to the Board by the supervisor, if required;

(vii) License and certification verification from all other states where the applicant has been or is currently licensed or certified in any profession sent directly to the Board by the appropriate regulatory body;

(viii) All appropriate fees;

(ix) Proof of Lawful Presence in the United States; and

(x) In order to obtain state and national criminal history record information, legible fingerprint cards as required by W.S. 7-19-201(a)(xxxii).

(b) Temporary. A temporary license is non-renewable and limited to two (2) per applicant. Every applicant for temporary licensure shall submit:

(i) A completed application form as provided by the Board;

(ii) License verification from a state where the applicant is currently licensed, sent directly to the Board by the appropriate regulatory body;

(iii) All appropriate fees;

(iv) Proof of Lawful Presence in the United States; and

(v) In order to obtain state and national criminal history record information, legible fingerprint cards as required by W.S. 7-19-201(a)(xxxii).

(i) A completed application form as provided by the Board;

(ii) License and certification verification from all other states where the applicant has been or is currently licensed or certified in any profession sent directly to the Board by the appropriate regulatory body;

(iii) All appropriate fees;

(iv) Proof of Lawful Presence in the United States; and

(v) In order to obtain state and national criminal history record information, legible fingerprint cards as required by W.S. 7-19-201(a)(xxxii).

Section 4. Certificate.

(a) Psychological Practitioner. Every applicant for certification must submit: (i) A completed application form as provided by the Board;

(ii) Official transcripts from each college or university attended sent directly to the Board by the respective college or university;

(iii) Official verification of EPPP exam scores sent directly to the Board from the exam administrator;

(iv) Supervised Practicum or Internship Verification form as provided by the Board documenting the nature of the supervised experiences and sent directly to the Board by the practicum or internship supervisor or institution or site;

(v) If applicable, Supervised Post-Degree Work Experience form as provided by the Board and sent directly to the Board by the supervisor;

(vi) License and certification verification from all other states where the applicant has been or is currently licensed or certified in any profession sent directly to the Board by the appropriate regulatory body;

(vii) All appropriate fees;

(viii) Proof of Lawful Presence in the United States;

(ix) A Supervision Agreement form as provided by the Board, signed by the applicant and the applicant's supervisor; and

(x) In order to obtain state and national criminal history record information, legible fingerprint cards as required by W.S. 7-19-201(a)(xxxii).

(b) Specialist in School Psychology. Every applicant for certification must submit: (i) A completed application form as provided by the Board;

(ii) All appropriate fees;

(iii) Official transcripts from each college or university attended sent directly to the Board by the respective college or university;

(iv) Supervised Internship Experience verification form as provided by the Board documenting the nature of the supervised experiences and providing the names and addresses of supervisors sent directly to the Board by the internship supervisor or institution or site;

(v) Official verification of NSPE exam scores sent directly to the Board from the exam administrator;

(vi) Official verification of certification as a school psychologist to practice in the public schools by the Professional Teachers Standards Board sent directly to the Board by the Department board;

(viii) Proof of Lawful Presence in the United States;

(ix) A Supervision Agreement form as provided by the Board, signed by the applicant and the applicant's supervisor; and

(x) In order to obtain state and national criminal history record information, legible fingerprint cards as required by W.S. 7-19-201(a)(xxxii).

Section 5. Behavior Analyst License Application Requirements.

(a) The BACB is the sole certifying entity recognized by the Board.

(b) Behavior Analyst. Applicants for a behavior analyst license shall submit:

(i) A completed application form as provided by the Board;

(iii) Verification from the BACB or its successor organization, that the applicant holds a current certification as a board certified behavior analyst in good standing;

(iv) All appropriate fees;

(v) Proof of Lawful Presence in the United States; and

(vi) In order to obtain state and national criminal history record information, legible fingerprint cards as required by W.S. 7-19-201(a)(xxxii).

(i) A completed application form as provided by the Board;

(iii) Verification from the BACB or its successor organization, that the applicant holds a current certification as a board certified assistant behavior analyst in good standing;

(iv) All appropriate fees;

(v) Proof of Lawful Presence in the United States;

(vi) Proof that the applicant will be supervised by a licensed psychologist or licensed BCBA in good standing; and

(vii) In order to obtain state and national criminal history record information, legible fingerprint cards as required by W.S. 7-19-201(a)(xxxii).

Section 5. Issuance of Licenses and Certificates.

(a) The Board shall issue a wall certificate and pocket cards bearing the full name of the holder, discipline designation, license or certification number, date of issuance, expiration date, and appropriate seal. The wall certificate shall be prominently displayed at their place of employment.

(b) Temporary license holders shall be issued pocket cards only.

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