(1) As used in this section, the following words have the following meanings:
- (a) COMMITEE. The Alabama Psychology Professionals Wellness Committee created under this section.
- (b) IMPAIRED or IMPAIRMENT. The inability of a licensed psychologist or licensed psychological technician to practice with reasonable skill and safety by reason of illness, inebriation, substance dependence, excessive use of drugs, narcotics, controlled substances, alcohol, chemicals, or other dependence forming substances, or as a result of any physical or mental condition rendering the licensee unable to meet the standards of his or her profession.
- (c) LICENSEE. A professional psychologist or psychological technician licensed under this chapter.
Author: Edwin W. Cook, III, Ph.D.; Brice Johnston; Lori H. Rall
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-26-1, et seq.
History: New Rule: Published December 30, 2021; effective February 13, 2022.