Psychology, Board of

Purpose

To advise the Mayor; regulate the practice of psychology in DC; administer and enforce the Act. To evaluate applicants' qualifications and administer exams; recommend standards and procedures; issue licenses; receive and review complaints; request investigations; conduct hearings; issue subpoenas, examine witnesses and administer oaths; issue an annual report. Members must file personal financial disclosure statements. Five members, including a chairperson, who are DC residents, appointed by the Mayor: four licensed psychologists, who have been engaged in practice for at least 3 years preceding appointment and one consumer, who is at least 18 years old and is not a health professional or in training to become one, and may have no household member who is involved directly in or indirectly in providing care.

Approval Type - Passive (If not disapproved by resolution within 45-day review period, deemed approved.)

Licensed - Yes

Paid stipend or salary - No