WELCOME TO OKLAHOMA!
The Mission of the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists is to protect the public by regulating the practice of psychology in Oklahoma to ensure that only properly qualified psychologists practice psychology in the state and that the psychology profession as a whole is conducted in the public's best interest.
The following information is being provided as a resource regarding telehealth:
TELEHEALTH/TELEPSYCHOLOGY:
Oklahoma Law requires that an individual be licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists to provide psychological services in Oklahoma or be exempt under the Psychologists Licensing Act. At its meeting on September 11, 2020, the Board adopted the document “Things to consider when providing services through Telepsychology" for psychologists to use as a resource when providing telepsychology services to clients in Oklahoma.
OUT OF STATE PSYCHOLOGISTS:
The Oklahoma Board of Psychology statutes allow for out-of-state practice for a period of five (5) days upon notification to the Board office. Notification should be sent to Teanne.Rose@psychology.ok.gov. With your notification, please provide the dates you intend to practice in the State of Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Board of Psychology statutes allow for out-of-state practice for a period of five (5) days upon notification to the Board office. Notification should be sent to Teanne.Rose@psychology.ok.gov. With your notification, please provide the dates you intend to practice in the State of Oklahoma.
59 OS 1353
9. The activities and services of a nonresident of this state who renders consulting or other psychological services if such activities and services are rendered for a period which does not exceed in the aggregate more than five (5) days during any year and if the nonresident is authorized pursuant to the laws of the state or country of the person's residence to perform these activities and services. Such person shall inform the Board prior to initiation of services;
9. The activities and services of a nonresident of this state who renders consulting or other psychological services if such activities and services are rendered for a period which does not exceed in the aggregate more than five (5) days during any year and if the nonresident is authorized pursuant to the laws of the state or country of the person's residence to perform these activities and services. Such person shall inform the Board prior to initiation of services;
Should you require more than the five days allowed by Oklahoma law, please consider obtaining a license to practice in Oklahoma, contact the Oklahoma Psychological Association for a referral to an Oklahoma licensed psychologist, or consider obtaining an E.Passport certificate from ASPPB to practice under the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries.
CONTACT THE BOARD OFFICE:
421 NW 13th Street, Suite 180
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
(405) 522-1333
Follow us On:
