Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 415 - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS › Chapter 6 - SUPERVISION OF UNLICENSED PERSONNEL › Section 415-6-1 - Supervision of Unlicensed Persons Who Participate in the Provision of Psychological Services

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Supervision of unlicensed persons who participate in the
				  provision of psychological services must adhere to the following
				  requirements:
1. The supervisory
				process addresses legal, ethical, social and cultural dimensions that impact
				not only the professional practice of psychology but also the supervisory
				relationship. Issues of confidentiality, professional practice and protection
				of the public are central.
2. An
				acceptable employment setting must provide ongoing psychological services in a
				well-defined and established work setting. Physical components such as office
				space, support staff and equipment necessary for successful practice of the
				supervisee must be available. The setting must meet the broad and specialized
				needs of the supervisee that are congruent with the supervisee's job
				function.
3. The work setting must
				provide the employee with a written document specifying the administrative
				policies as well as the objectives of the position. At the onset of employment
				the supervisor shall develop, along with the supervisee, a written
				individualized job description that is consistent with the qualifications of
				the supervisee and the purpose of the work setting.
4. Written and oral evaluation is necessary
				to ensure that supervisees achieve the identified employment objectives.
				Evaluations provide objective assessment and direct feedback about the
				supervisee's competence in meeting the needs of the employment setting. Direct
				feedback should be ongoing. Written evaluations must be provided at least
				annually.
5. The work setting must
				have a licensed psychologist who is legally and ethically responsible for
				oversight of the integrity and quality of the services as well as other
				resources necessary to meet the employment needs of the supervisee.
6. The status of the supervisee must be
				identified by an appropriate title such as testing assistant, psychometrician,
				etc., such that the supervised status is clearly identifiable to clients,
				third-party payors and other entities.
7. The supervisor shall determine the
				adequacy of the supervisee's preparation for the tasks to be performed. Work
				assignments must be commensurate with the skills of the supervisee. All
				procedures must be planned in consultation with the supervisor.
8. Public announcement of services and fees
				as well as contact with the lay or professional community must be offered only
				by or in the name of the supervising psychologist.
9. The supervisor may not be the employee of
				the supervisee. Supervisors shall pay careful attention to the impact of
				financial arrangements on the supervisory relationship.
10. Supervisors shall avoid entering into
				dual relationships with their supervisees. Supervisors may not exploit or
				engage in sexual relationships with supervisees. Supervisors shall attempt to
				resolve any unforeseen interference which may be potentially harmful to the
				supervisory relationship with due regard for the best interests of both the
				client and the supervisee, and after appropriate consultation.
11. The supervisor may not permit a
				supervisee to engage in any psychological practice which the supervisor cannot
				perform competently him- or herself.
12. The supervisor shall interrupt or
				terminate the supervisee's activities whenever necessary to ensure adequate
				development of skills and protection of the public.
13. The supervisor is ethically and legally
				responsible for all of the professional activities of the supervisee.