Supervisor Questions PSYCH
Licensed Psychological Associates with Independent Status must be supervised by a psychologist during their post-doctoral experience.
Yes, supervision may be obtained in another state or jurisdiction, but must meet the requirements for Texas licensure.
Supervision may be documented by a licensed psychologist with knowledge of the supervision and the applicant’s participation in the supervision year. If the applicant is applying for the LSSP and using the hours towards LSSP licensure, then the supervision may be documented by a LSSP with knowledge of the internship program and the applicant’s participation in the internship program.
Board rule 463.8 requires 3,000 hours of supervised experience under a Licensed Psychologist after being issued a license as a Licensed Psychological Associate. LPAs who also hold licensure as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), can utilize supervision obtained in the schools if the supervisor was dually licensed as a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology.