Kansas § 74-5375 Licensure as master's level psychologist or clinical psychotherapist registered, certified or licensed in another jurisdiction

Kansas Statutes

§ 74-5375 — Licensure as master's level psychologist or clinical psychotherapist registered, certified or licensed in another jurisdiction

Kansas § 74-5375

Ch. 74STATE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES

Art. 53REGULATION OF PSYCHOLOGISTS

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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 74-5375 (2026).

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(a)The behavioral sciences regulatory board may issue a license to an individual who is currently registered, certified or licensed to practice psychology at the master's level in another jurisdiction if the board determines that:

(1)The standards for registration, certification or licensure to practice psychology at the master's level in the other jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this state; or

(2)the applicant demonstrates, on forms provided by the board, compliance with the following standards adopted by the board:

(A)Registration, certification or licensure to practice psychology at the master's level with a similar scope of practice for at least 12 months immediately preceding the application;

(B)the absence of disciplinary actions of a serious nat

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(a) The behavioral sciences regulatory board may issue a license to an individual who is currently registered, certified or licensed to practice psychology at the master's level in another jurisdiction if the board determines that:
(1) The standards for registration, certification or licensure to practice psychology at the master's level in the other jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this state; or
(2) the applicant demonstrates, on forms provided by the board, compliance with the following standards adopted by the board:
(A) Registration, certification or licensure to practice psychology at the master's level with a similar scope of practice for at least 12 months immediately preceding the application;
(B) the absence of disciplinary actions of a serious nature brought by a registration, certification or licensing board or agency; and
(C) at least a master's degree in psychology from a regionally accredited university or college.
(b) Applicants for licensure as a clinical psychotherapist shall additionally demonstrate competence to diagnose and treat mental disorders through meeting the requirements of either subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) and at least two of the following areas acceptable to the board:
(1) Either graduate coursework as established by rules and regulations of the board or passing a national clinical examination approved by the board;
(2) three years of clinical practice with demonstrated experience in diagnosing or treating mental disorders; or
(3) attestation from a professional licensed to diagnose and treat mental disorders in independent practice or licensed to practice medicine and surgery, stating that the applicant is competent to diagnose and treat mental disorders.
(c) An applicant for a license under this section shall pay an application fee established by the board under K.S.A. 74-5365, and amendments thereto, if required by the board. Upon notification from the board that all eligibility requirements have been satisfied, the applicant shall pay the license fee as provided in K.S.A. 74-5365, and amendments thereto.