Currently, Section 337.029, RSMo, outlines licensure procedures for psychologists. The incorrectly enacted version of this section is repealed. The correctly enacted version contains an additional requirement that the psychologist must hold a current Certificate of Professional Qualification from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. Licensure requirements for professional counselors are outlined in Section 337.510, RSMo. Subsection 2 of that section states that a person may obtain license reciprocity if he or she is currently licensed in another state with substantially similar licensing requirements.
New language requires that reciprocity be awarded.
Held a valid license in another state at the time of application in Missouri. If the above qualifications are satisfied, then a person must be granted a license to return to this state and practice as a professional counselor. The person must follow the same application and fee procedures outlined in this section. This act contains an emergency clause.