Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology

The meeting included the review of the September 12, 2025, minutes. The board reviewed new licensure applicants, granting one license, tabling one application after returning from an executive session to discuss good name and character, admitting one applicant to the EPPP & PSE after an executive session, declining admission for another due to educational deficiencies, and admitting several others to the EPPP or PSE following executive sessions related to good name and character. A score review for recent EPPP/PSE results and licensure actions was conducted. The board reviewed an extensive list of ongoing investigations against licensed psychologists, noting no new complaints. Old business covered attendance and actions at the ASPPB Annual Meeting, upcoming PSYPACT meetings, updates on PSE Automation, finalization of the Legal Counsel's new contract, and the Executive Assistant and Executive Director receiving Associate Certified Public Manager Certification. New business included a review of the FY2025 4th Quarter Performance & Annual Actuals and a discussion regarding Board Leadership succession for the January 2026 election.

The Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology convened for a regular meeting to address several key areas. The Board reviewed new psychologist applicants, discussing specializations and qualifications for EPPP and PSE candidacy, and revisited previously reviewed applicants, including discussions in executive session. The board reviewed scores from the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), Professional Standards Exam (PSE), and licenses issued. The board addressed old business, including updates on ASPPB and PSYPACT meetings, potential unlicensed practice, PSE automation, professional wills, and application document additions. The board also discussed new business, including FY2025 performance and the Operations Plan for FY2026.

The meeting included a review of new psychologist and psychological technician applicants, with discussions and decisions regarding their admission to the EPPP and PSE. The board addressed discrepancies in an applicant's specialization information and scope of practice, requesting additional evidence. The board also reviewed scores from the EPPP and PSE, and discussed ongoing and new complaints against licensed psychologists. Updates were provided on ASPPB meetings, a property audit by the State Auditor of Alabama, and the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact. The board also discussed proposed legislation related to board member training, occupational licenses for convicted felons, and the age of consent for mental health services.

The meeting addressed several key areas, including the review of new psychologist and psychological technician applicants, with discussions and decisions on admissions to candidacy and licensure. The board also reviewed previously tabled applications, discussing additional information needed for some and approving others. There was a discussion regarding potential unlicensed practice, leading to a decision to issue a cease-and-desist letter. The board reviewed scores from professional practice exams and licenses issued since the last meeting. Ongoing investigations of complaints against licensed psychologists were addressed. Old business included updates on ASPPB meetings, the Alabama Legislative Session, and PSYPACT meetings. New business included discussions on PSE automation, professional wills for continuity of care, additions to application documents, the annual license renewal season, and updates from the PSYPACT Commission.

The Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology convened for a regular meeting to address several key items. The board reviewed new psychologist applicants, focusing on their qualifications for the EPPP and PSE. The board also addressed previously reviewed applicants, considering additional information and revisions to specialization statements. A motion was passed to create a committee to focus on Area(s) of Specialization. The board reviewed scores from the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), Professional Standards Exam (PSE), and licenses issued since the November 2023 board meeting. The board discussed complaints against licensed psychologists and reviewed the contract for the Alabama Psychology Professionals Wellness and Monitoring Program. The board also discussed the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts' Resource Manual for Alabama Regulatory Boards and Commissions.