A psychologist may practice in a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology only in the performance of the scope of practice for psychology as assigned by an appropriate state psychology regulatory authority, as defined in the rules of the commission, and under the following circumstances:

(1) the psychologist initiates a client/patient contact in a home state via telecommunications technologies with a client/patient in a receiving state; and

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-55-360

  • Authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology: means a licensed psychologist's authority to practice telepsychology, within the limits authorized under this compact, in another compact state. See South Carolina Code 40-55-320
  • commission: means the national administration of which all compact states are members. See South Carolina Code 40-55-320
  • Home state: means a compact state where a psychologist is licensed to practice psychology. See South Carolina Code 40-55-320
  • Psychologist: means an individual licensed for the independent practice of psychology. See South Carolina Code 40-55-320
  • Receiving state: means a compact state where the client/patient is physically located when the telepsychological services are delivered. See South Carolina Code 40-55-320
  • State: means a state, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia. See South Carolina Code 40-55-320
  • Telepsychology: means the provision of psychological services using telecommunication technologies. See South Carolina Code 40-55-320

(2) other conditions regarding telepsychology as determined by rules promulgated by the commission.

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