Advisory committee: means the professional art therapist advisory committee of the board of examiners in psychology, created by §. See Tennessee Code 63-11-402
Art therapy: means the integrated application of psychotherapeutic principles and methods with specialized training in visual art media, the neurobiological implications of art-making and the creative process, and art-based assessment models to assist individuals, families, or groups to improve mental functioning, increase self-awareness and self-esteem, resolve conflicts and distress, and enhance social functioning. See Tennessee Code 63-11-402
Code: includes the Tennessee Code and all amendments and revisions to the code and all additions and supplements to the code. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
written: includes printing, typewriting, engraving, lithography, and any other mode of representing words and letters. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(1) Promulgate rules for the implementation of this part, including rules to establish:
(A) Requirements and procedures for licensure and licensure renewal for licensed professional art therapists and associate art therapists;(B) Standards of practice, ethics, and professional responsibility to govern the conduct of persons licensed under this part;(C) Standards and requirements for engaging in private outpatient independent practice of professional art therapy;(D) Procedures for investigating reports of professional misconduct and unlawful acts by licensed professional art therapists; and(E) Criteria and procedures for licensure by endorsement and reciprocity, waiver of examinations, and temporary licenses;(2) Establish reasonable and necessary fees for licensure and licensure renewal that, in the aggregate, cover the cost of administering this part; and(3) Maintain a list of persons holding licenses under this part, to be provided to any interested party upon written request.(b) The advisory committee shall also:
(1) Review issues related to complaints and disciplinary actions involving licensed professional art therapists;(2) Review the qualifications of licensure applications and issue licenses to individuals who meet the requirements for licensure under this part;(3) Establish requirements for supervised clinical practice by associate art therapists engaged in the practice of professional art therapy to fulfill requirements for licensure under this part;(4) Establish guidelines and criteria for continuing education for the renewal of licenses; and(5) Perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested by the board.(c) The rules promulgated by the advisory committee for the implementation of this part must:
(1) Provide for the requirements for licensure as set forth in § 63-11-405; and(2) Take into consideration the standards of ethics and professional conduct of the Code of Ethics, Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures of the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., and other national mental health organizations in effect on January 1, 2021.
