Article archive / November 2017
Originally published: . Volume 8, No. 11. Source pages: 5.
LBAB Board and Psych Board Looking at Dual Licensing Issues
In October the Psychology Board (LSBEP) continued to discuss an issue presented it at its September meeting about psychologists who have both a license as a psychologist and applied behavior analyst.
The LSBEP September minutes noted: “Inquiry from the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board regarding dual licensing – The Board reviewed this inquiry and approved Dr. Boggs and Ms. Monic collaborate on a draft to the LBAB, outlining the Board’s opinion of the scope of a psychologist engaging in behavior analysis.”
According to the minutes from the Behavior Analyst Board, they discussed this issue at the September 12 meeting: “… Ms. Boe informed the board about a question that arose based on a previous inquiry about dual licensed individuals and the services they provide. After discussing, the board decided the specifics will be sent to the Psychology Board for a recommendation/opinion.”
According to sources, questions had been raised about which board would have jurisdiction over certain aspects of the practice of a psychologist with this dual licensure situation, particularly regarding the use of unlicensed assistants.
In the October meeting, the psychology board members discussed the possibility that if an individual were billing for unlicensed assistants using ABA codes, they would likely fall under the ABA Board's requirement for certification and regulation.
Discussion also revolved around the situation that if the psychologist was billing for these services using psychotherapy codes, the LSBEP requirements for supervision of unlicensed assistants would need to be met.
This article is part of a historical newspaper archive. Read the original issue for its original layout, photographs and graphics.