Chapter 74.—STATE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES
MASTERS LEVEL PSYCHOLOGISTS
74-5361. Definitions.
74-5362. Practice of licensed masters level psychologist; direction of certain persons; use of title.
74-5363. Application for licensure; qualifications; practice of licensed clinical psychotherapist; criteria for
educational institutions.
74-5363a. Repealed.
74-5364. Repealed
74-5365. Application and renewal fee, nonrefundable; evidence required; continuing education.
74-5366. Expiration and renewal of license; application for renewal; reinstating lapsed license; duplicate license fee; persons registered as masters level psychologists on December 30, 1996, deemed licensed; fee for exchange of license in lieu of registration.
74-5367. Temporary license; requirements; expiration; renewal; fees; denial, suspension or revocation.
74-5367a. Out of state temporary permit.
74-5368. Repealed.
74-5369. Grounds for denial, suspension, limitation, revocation or nonrenewal of license; procedure; judicial
review.
74-5370. Rules and regulations.
74-5371. Prohibited acts and representations; misdemeanor.
74-5372. Privileged communications.
74-5373. Construction of Act.
74-5374. Disclosure to client at beginning of client-therapist relationship; documentation.
74-5375. Licensure of individual registered, certified or licensed in another jurisdiction; when authorized;
application fee.
74-5376. Citation of act
74-5361. Definitions.
As used in this act:
(a) "Practice of psychology'' shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 74-5302 and amendments thereto.
(b)"Board'' means the behavioral sciences regulatory board created by K.S.A. 74-7501 and amendments thereto.
(c) "Licensed masters level psychologist'' means a person licensed by the board under the provisions of this act.
(d) "Licensed clinical psychotherapist'' means a person licensed by the board under this act who engages in the independent
practice of masters level psychology including the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders specified in the edition of the
diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders of the American psychiatric association designated by the board by rules
and regulations.
(e) "Masters level psychology'' means the practice of psychology pursuant to the restrictions set out in K.S.A. 74-5362 and
amendments thereto and includes the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders as authorized under K.S.A. 74-5361 et
seq.
History: L. 1987, ch. 306, § 1; L. 1996, ch. 153, § 31; L. 1997, ch. 142, § 3; L. 1999, ch. 117, § 29; July 1, 2000
74-5362. Practice of licensed masters level psychologist; direction of certain persons; use of title.
(a)Any person who is licensed under the provisions of this act as a licensed masters level psychologist shall have the right to
practice psychology only insofar as such practice is part of the duties of such person's paid position and is performed solely
on behalf of the employer, so long as such practice is under the direction of a licensed clinical psychotherapist, a licensed
psychologist, a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery or a person licensed to provide mental health services as an
independent practitioner and whose licensure allows for the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. When a client has
symptoms of a mental disorder, a licensed masters level psychologist shall consult with the client's primary care physician or
psychiatrist to determine if there may be a medical condition or medication that may be causing or contributing to the client's
symptoms of a mental disorder. A client may request in writing that such consultation be waived and such request shall be
made a part of the client's record. A licensed masters level psychologist may continue to evaluate and treat the client until
such time that the medical consultation is obtained or waived.
(b)A licensed masters level psychologist may use the title licensed masters level psychologist and the abbreviation LMLP
but may not use the title licensed psychologist or psychologist. A licensed clinical psychotherapist may use the title licensed
clinical psychotherapist and the abbreviation LCP but may not use the title licensed psychologist or psychologist.
History: L. 1987, ch. 306, § 2; L. 1988, ch. 304, § 6; L. 1996, ch. 153, § 32; L. 1997, ch. 142, § 1; L. 1999, ch. 117,
§
30; July 1, 2000.
74-5363. Application for licensure; qualifications; practice of licensed clinical psychotherapist; criteria for
educational institutions.
(a)Any person who desires to be licensed under this act shall apply to the board in writing, on forms prepared and furnished
by the board. Each application shall contain appropriate documentation of the particular qualifications required by the board
and shall be accompanied by the required fee.
(b) The board shall license as a licensed masters level psychologist any applicant for licensure who pays the fee prescribed
by the board under K.S.A. 74-5365 and amendments thereto, which shall not be refunded, who has satisfied the board as to
such applicant's training and who complies with the provisions of this subsection (b). An applicant for licensure also shall
submit evidence verified under oath and satisfactory to the board that such applicant:
(1) Is at least 21 years of age;
(2) has satisfied the board that the applicant is a person who merits public trust;
(3) has received at least 60 graduate hours including a master's degree in psychology based on a program of studies in
psychology from an educational institution having a graduate program in psychology consistent with state universities of
Kansas; or until July 1, 2003, has received at least a master's degree in psychology and during such master's or post-master's
coursework completed a minimum of 12 semester hours or its equivalent in psychological foundation courses such as, but not
limited to, philosophy of psychology, psychology of perception, learning theory, history of psychology, motivation, and
statistics and 24 semester hours or its equivalent in professional core courses such as, but not limited to, two courses in
psychological testing, psychopathology, two courses in psychotherapy, personality theories, developmental psychology,
research methods, social psychology; or has passed comprehensive examinations or equivalent final examinations in a
doctoral program in psychology and during such graduate program completed a minimum of 12 semester hours or its
equivalent in psychological foundation courses such as, but not limited to, philosophy of psychology, psychology of
perception, learning theory, history of psychology, motivation, and statistics and 24 semester hours or its equivalent in
professional core courses such as, but not limited to, two courses in psychological testing, psychopathology, two courses in
psychotherapy, personality theories, developmental psychology, research methods, social psychology;
(4) has completed 750 clock hours of academically supervised practicum in the master's degree program or 1500 clock
hours of postgraduate supervised work experience;
(5) has passed an examination approved by the board with a minimum score set by the board by rules and regulations at 10
percentage points below the score set by the board for licensed psychologists.
(c) (1) Applications for licensure as a clinical psychotherapist shall be made to the board on a form and in the manner
prescribed by the board. Each applicant shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:
(A) Is licensed by the board as a licensed masters level psychologist or meets all requirements for licensure as a masters
level psychologist;
(B) has completed 15 credit hours as part of or in addition to the requirements under subsection (b) supporting diagnosis
or treatment of mental disorders with use of the American psychiatric association’s diagnostic and statistical manual, through
identifiable study of the following content areas: Psychopathology, diagnostic assessment, interdisciplinary referral and
collaboration, treatment approaches and professional ethics;
(C) has completed a graduate level supervised clinical practicum of supervised professional experience including
psychotherapy and assessment with individuals, couples, families or groups, integrating diagnosis and treatment of mental
disorders with use of the American psychiatric association’s diagnostic and statistical manual, with not less than 350 hours of
direct client contact or additional postgraduate supervised experience as determined by the board;
(D) has completed not less than two years of postgraduate supervised professional experience in accordance with a clinical
supervision plan approved by the board of not less than 4,000 hours of supervised professional experience including at least
1,500 hours of direct client contact conducting psychotherapy and assessments with individuals, couples, families or groups
and not less than 150 hours of clinical supervision, including not less than 50 hours of person-to-person individual
supervision, integrating diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders with use of the American psychiatric association’s
diagnostic and statistical manual;
(E) for persons earning a degree under subsection (b) prior to July 1, 2003, in lieu of the education requirements under
parts (B) and (C) of this subsection, has completed the education requirements for licensure as a licensed masters level
psychologist in effect on the day immediately preceding the effective date of this act;
(F) for persons who apply for and are eligible for a temporary permit to practice as a licensed masters level psychologist on
the day immediately preceding the effective date of this act, in lieu of the education and training requirements under parts (B),
(C) and (D) of this subsection, has completed the education and training requirements for licensure as a masters level
psychologist in effect on the day immediately preceding the effective date of this act;
(G) has passed an examination approved by the board with the same minimum passing score as that set by the board for
licensed psychologists; and
(H) has paid the application fee.
(2) A person who was licensed or registered as a masters level psychologist in Kansas at any time prior to the effective date
of this act, who has been actively engaged in the practice of masters level psychology as a registered or licensed masters level
psychologist within five years prior to the effective date of this act and whose last license or registration in Kansas prior to the
effective date of this act was not suspended or revoked, upon application to the board, payment of fees and completion of
applicable continuing education requirements, shall be licensed as a licensed clinical psychotherapist by providing
demonstration of competence to diagnose and treat mental disorders through at least two of the following areas acceptable to
the board:
(A) Either (i) graduate coursework or (ii) passing a national, clinical examination;
(B) either (i) three years of clinical practice in a community mental health center, its contracted affiliate or a state mental
hospital or (ii) three years of clinical practice in other settings with demonstrated experience in diagnosing or treating mental
disorders; or
(C) attestation from one professional licensed to diagnose and treat mental disorders in independent practice or licensed to
practice medicine and surgery that the applicant is competent to diagnose and treat mental disorders.
(3) A licensed clinical psychotherapist may engage in the independent practice of masters level psychology and is authorized
to diagnose and treat mental disorders specified in the edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders of
the American psychiatric association designated by the board by rules and regulations. When a client has symptoms of a
mental disorder, a licensed clinical psychotherapist shall consult with the client's primary care physician or psychiatrist to
determine if there may be a medical condition or medication that may be causing or contributing to the client's symptoms of a
mental disorder. A client may request in writing that such consultation be waived and such request shall be made a part of the
client's record. A licensed clinical psychotherapist may continue to evaluate and treat the client until such time that the medical
consultation is obtained or waived.
(d) The board shall adopt rules and regulations establishing the criteria which an educational institution shall satisfy in
meeting the requirements established under item (3) of subsection (b). The board may send a questionnaire developed by the
board to any educational institution for which the board does not have sufficient information to determine whether the
educational institution meets the requirements of item (3) of subsection (b) and rules and regulations adopted under this
section. The questionnaire providing the necessary information shall be completed and returned to the board in order for the
educational institution to be considered for approval. The board may contract with investigative agencies, commissions or
consultants to assist the board in obtaining information about educational institutions. In entering such contracts the authority
to approve educational institutions shall remain solely with the board.
History: L. 1987, ch. 306, § 3; L. 1988, ch. 304, § 7; L. 1990, ch. 286, § 6; L. 1991, ch. 239, § 1; L. 1996, ch. 153, §
33; L. 1996, ch. 239, § 2; L. 1997, ch. 142, § 2; L. 1998, ch. 163, § 2; L. 1999, ch. 117, § 32; L. 2001, ch. 154, § 10;
July 1.
74-5363a. Repealed.
History: L. 1988, ch. 243, § 16; Repealed, L. 1990, ch. 286, § 9; May 24.
74-5364. Repealed
History: L. 1987, ch. 306, § 4; Repealed, L. 1996, ch. 153, § 44; July 1
74-5365. Application and renewal fee, nonrefundable; evidence required; continuing education.
(a) The application, issuance of a new license and renewal fee for licensure under this act shall be fixed by the board by
rules and regulations in an amount not to exceed $200.
(b) Fees paid to the board are not refundable.
(c) The application for renewal shall be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has
completed, during the previous 24 months, the continuing education required by rules and regulations of the board. As part of
such continuing education, a licensed masters level psychologist and a licensed clinical psychotherapist shall complete not less
than six continuing education hours relating to diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders and not less than three continuing
education hours of professional ethics.
History: L. 1987, ch. 306, § 5; L. 1996, ch. 153, § 34; L. 1996, ch. 153, § 35; L. 1999, ch. 117, § 33; July 1, 2000
74-5366. Expiration and renewal of license; application for renewal; reinstating lapsed license; duplicate license
fee; persons registered as masters level psychologists on December 30, 1996, deemed licensed; fee for exchange
of license in lieu of registration.
(a) All licenses shall be effective upon the date issued and shall expire at the end of the 24 months from the date of issuance.
(b) A license may be renewed by the payment of the renewal fee and the execution and submission of a signed statement,
on a form provided by the board, attesting to that the applicant’s license has been neither revoked nor currently suspended
and that the applicant has met the requirements for continuing education set forth in this act.
(c) If the application for renewal, including payment of the required renewal fee, is not made on or before the date of the
expiration of the license, the license is void, and no license shall be reinstated except upon payment of the required renewal
fee, plus a penalty equal to the renewal fee, and proof satisfactory to the board of compliance with the continuing education
requirements. Upon receipt of such payment and proof, the board shall reinstate the license.
(d) A duplicate license shall be issued by the board upon receipt of $20.00 fee.
(e) A person registered as a masters level psychologist on December 30, 1996, shall be deemed to be a licensed masters
level psychologist under this act. Such person shall not be required to file an original application for licensure under this act,
but shall apply to the board for a license in lieu of registration upon payment of the fee set by the board for renewal of
license. Any application for registration filed but which has not been granted prior to January 1, 1997, shall be processed as
an application for licensure pursuant to this act. For exchange of a license in lieu of registration pursuant to this subsection, a
fee not to exceed $100.00.
(f) The board shall collect a fee not to exceed $100.00 for exchange of a license in lieu of a registration pursuant to
subsection (e).
History: L. 1987, ch. 306, § 6; L. 1996, ch. 153, § 36; L. 1996, ch. 239, § 3; L. 1997, ch. 142, § 4; May 8; L. 2006, ch.
61 § 4; July 1.
74-5367. Temporary license; requirements; expiration; renewal; fees; denial, suspension or revocation.
(a) The board may issue a temporary license to practice as a licensed masters level psychologist to any person who pays a
fee prescribed by the board under this section, which shall not be refunded, and who meets all the requirements for licensure
under K.S.A. 74-5361 et seq., and amendments thereto, as a licensed masters level psychologist except the requirement of
postgraduate supervised work experience or passing the licensing examination, or both.
(b) (1) Absent extenuating circumstances approved by the board,a temporary license issued by the board shall expire upon
the date the board issues or denies a license to practice masters level psychology or 24 months after the date of issuance of
the temporary license. Notemporary license issued by the board will be renewed or issued again on any subsequent
applications for the same license level. The preceding provision in no way limits the number of times an applicant may take
the examination.
(2) A temporary licensee shall take the examination within the first 12 months subsequent to the issuance of the temporary
license unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the board or if the temporary licensee does not take the
examination within the first 12 months subsequent to the issuance of the temporary license and no extenuating circumstances
have been approved by the board, the temporary license will expire after the first 12 months.
(c) The board shall fix by rules and regulations a fee for the application of thetemporary license. The application fee shall not
exceed $100.
(d) A person practicing masters level psychology with a temporary license may not use the title ‘‘licensed masters level
psychologist’’ or the initials ‘‘LMLP’’ independently. The word ‘‘licensed’’ may be used only when followed by the words
‘‘by temporary license’’ such as licensed masters level psychologist by temporary license, or masters level psychologist
licensed by temporary license.
(e) No person may work under a temporary license except under the supervision of a person licensed to practice
psychology or masters level psychology in Kansas.
(f)The application for a temporary license may be denied or a temporary license which has been issued may be suspended
or revoked on the same grounds as provided for suspension or revocation of a license under K.S.A. 74-5369 and
amendments thereto.
(g)Nothing in this section shall affect any temporary license to practice issued under this section prior to the effective date of
this act and in effect on the effective date of this act. Such temporary licenseshall be subject to the provisions of this section in
effect at the time of its issuance and shall continue to be effective until the date of expiration of the licenseas provided under
this section at the time of issuance of such temporary license.
History: L. 1987, ch. 306, § 7; L. 1996, ch. 153, § 37; L. 1998, ch. 163, § 6; L. 1999, ch. 108, § 7; July 1; L. 2006,
ch.61. § 5; July 1.
74-5367a. Out of state temporary permit.
(a) Upon written application and board approval, an individual who is licensed to engage in the independent clinical practice
of masters level psychology at the clinical level in another jurisdiction and who is in good standing in that other jurisdiction
may engage in the independent practice of clinical masters level psychology as provided by K.S.A. 74-5361 et seq., and
amendments thereto, in this state for no more than 15 days per year upon receipt of a temporary permit to practice issued by
the board.
(b) Any clinical masters level psychology services rendered within any 24-hour period shall count as one entire day of
clinical masters level psychology services.
(c) The temporary permit to practice shall be effective on the date of approval by the board and shall expire December 31
of that year. Upon written application and for good cause shown, the board may extend the temporary permit to practice no
more than 15 additional days.
(d) The board may charge a fee of a maximum of $200 for a temporary permit to practice and a fee of a maximum of $200
for an extension of a temporary permit to practice as established by rules and regulations of the board.
(e) A person who holds a temporary permit to practice clinical masters level psychology in this state shall be deemed to
have submitted to the jurisdiction of the board and shall be bound by the statutes and regulations that govern the practice of
clinical masters level psychology in this state.
(f) In accordance with the Kansas administrative procedures act, the board may issue a cease and desist order or assess a
fine of up to $1,000 per day, or both, against a person licensed in another jurisdiction who engages in the independent
practice of clinical masters level psychology in this state without complying with the provisions of this section.
(g) This act shall be part of and supplemental to the licensure of masters level psychologists act.
74-5368. Repealed.
History: L. 1987, ch. 306, § 8; L. 1988, ch. 304, § 5; Repealed, L. 1996, ch. 153, § 44; July 1
74-5369. Grounds for denial, suspension, limitation, revocation or nonrenewal of license; procedure; judicial
review.
An application for licensure under K.S.A. 74-5361 to 74-5371, inclusive, and amendments thereto, may be denied or a
license granted under this act may be suspended, limited, revoked, have a condition placed on it or not renewed by the
board upon proof that the applicant or licensee:
(a) Has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude;
(b) has been found guilty of fraud or deceit in connection with the rendering of professional services or in establishing such
person's qualifications under this act;
(c) has aided or abetted a person not licensed as a psychologist, licensed under this act or an uncertified assistant, to hold
oneself out as a psychologist in this state;
(d) has been guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by rules and regulations of the board;
(e) has been guilty of neglect or wrongful duties in the performance of duties; or
(f) has had a registration, license or certificate as a masters level psychologist revoked, suspended or limited, or has had
other disciplinary action taken, or an application for a registration, license or certificate denied, by the proper regulatory
authority of another state, territory, District of Columbia or another country, a certified copy of the record of the action of the
other jurisdiction being conclusive evidence thereof. Administrative proceedings under K.S.A. 74-5361 to 74-5371,
inclusive, and amendments thereto shall be conducted in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act. Judicial
review and civil enforcement of agency actions under K.S.A. 74-5361 to 74-5371, inclusive, and amendments thereto shall
be in accordance with the act for judicial review and civil enforcement of agency actions.
History: L. 1987, ch. 306, § 9; L. 1988, ch. 304, § 2; L. 1996, ch. 153, § 38; L. 1999, ch. 117, § 34; July 1, 2000, L.
2004, ch. 16, § 4; July 1, 2004.
74-5370. Rules and regulations.
The board may adopt rules and regulations to administer the provisions of K.S.A. 74-5361 to 74-5371, inclusive, and
amendments thereto.
History: L. 1987, ch. 306, § 10; July 1.
74-5371. Prohibited acts and representations; misdemeanor.
(a) No person shall engage in the practice of masters level psychology or represent oneself as a licensed masters level
psychologist or use the abbreviation LMLP or use any word, letter, signs, figures or devices to indicate that such person
using the same is a licensed masters level psychologist unless such person holds a valid license as a licensed masters level
psychologist.
(b) No person shall engage in the independent practice of masters level psychology or represent oneself as a licensed
clinical psychotherapist or use the abbreviation LCP or use any word, letter, signs, figures or devices to indicate that such
person using the same is a licensed clinical psychotherapist unless such person holds a valid license as a licensed clinical
psychotherapist.
(c) A violation of this section is a class C misdemeanor.
History: L. 1987, ch. 306, § 11; L. 1988, ch. 304, § 8; L. 1996, ch. 153, § 39; L. 1999, ch. 117, § 35; July 1, 2000
74-5372. Privileged communications.
(a) The confidential relations and communications between a licensed masters level psychologist and such psychologist's
client are placed on the same basis as provided by law for those between an attorney and an attorney's client.
(b) The confidential relations and communications between a licensed clinical psychotherapist and such psychotherapist's
client are placed on the same basis as provided by law for those between an attorney and an attorney's client.
(c) Nothing in this section or in this act shall be construed to prohibit any licensed masters level psychologist or licensed
clinical psychotherapist from testifying in court hearings concerning matters of adult abuse, adoption, child abuse, child
neglect, or other matters pertaining to the welfare of children or from seeking collaboration or consultation with professional
colleagues or administrative superiors, or both, on behalf of the client. There is no privilege under this section for information
which is required to be reported to a public official.
History: L. 1988, ch. 304, § 9; L. 1996, ch. 153, § 40; L. 1999, ch. 117, § 36; July 1, 2000
74-5373. Construction of Act.
Nothing in the master’s level psychology statutes shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of qualified
members of other professional groups including, but not limited to, attorneys, physicians, psychologists, marriage and family
therapist, professional counselors, registered nurses, social workers, rabbis, priests, ministers, or clergy persons, including
Christian Science practitioners, performing services consistent with the laws of this state, their training, and the code of ethics
of their profession, so long as they do not represent themselves as being a master’s level psychologist.
History: L. 1996, ch. 153, § 41; July 1.
74-5374. Disclosure to client at beginning of client-therapist relationship; documentation.
A licensee under K.S.A. 74-5361 et seq. and amendments thereto, at the beginning of a client-therapist relationship, shall
inform the client of the level of such licensee's training and the title or titles and license or licenses of such licensee. As a part
of such obligation, such licensee shall disclose whether such licensee has a masters degree or a doctoral degree. If such
licensee has a doctoral degree, such licensee shall disclose whether or not such doctoral degree is a doctor of medicine
degree or some other doctoral degree. If such licensee does not have a medical doctor's degree, such licensee shall disclose
that the licensee is not authorized to practice medicine and surgery and is not authorized to prescribe drugs. As a part of such
disclosure, such licensee shall advise the client that certain mental disorders can have medical or biological origins, and that
the client should consult with a physician. Documentation of such disclosures to a client shall be made in the client's record.
History: L. 1999, ch. 117, § 31; July 1, 2000.
74-5375. Licensure of individual registered, certified or licensed in another jurisdiction; when authorized;
application fee.
(a) The behavioral sciences regulatory board may issue to an individual who is currently registered, certified or licensed to
practice psychology at the masters level in another jurisdiction if the board determines that;
(1) The standards for registration, certification or licensure to practice psychology at the masters level in the other
jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this state; or
(2) the applicant demonstrates on forms provided by the board compliance with the following standards as adopted by the
board;
(A) Continuous registration, certification or licensure to practice psychology at the masters level during the five years
immediately preceding the application with at least the minimum professional experience as established by rules and
regulations of the board;
(B) the absence of disciplinary actions of a serious nature brought by a registration, certification or licensing board or
agency; and
(C) a masters degree in psychology from a regionally accredited university or college.
(b) Applicants for licensure as a clinical psychotherapist shall additionally demonstrate competence to diagnose and treat
mental disorders through meeting the requirements of either paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) and at least two of the
following areas acceptable to the board;
(1) Either graduate coursework as established by rules and regulations of the board or passing a national clinical
examination approved by the board;
(2) three years of clinical practice with demonstrated experience in diagnosing or treating mental disorders; or
(3) attestation from a professional licensed to diagnose and treat mental disorders in independent practice or licensed to
practice medicine and surgery stating that the applicant is competent to diagnosis and treat mental disorders.
(c) an applicant for a license under this section shall pay an application fee established by the board under K.S.A. 74-5365
and amendments thereto.
History: L. 2003, Ch. 129, § 1, July 1.
K.S.A. 74-5361 through 74-5375, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the licensure of masters
level psychologists act.
History: L. 2007, ch.13, § 5; July 1.
Amended July 2007