Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 2910
(a) This chapter shall not be construed to restrict persons who are employed in positions as psychologists or registered psychological associates of accredited or approved academic institutions, public schools, or governmental agencies from practicing psychology or using the official title of the position for which they were employed if those employees are complying with the following:
(d) This chapter shall not be construed to restrict or prohibit a person who is employed as a psychologist, registered psychological associate, professor, or instructor by an accredited or approved college, junior college, or university, or by a federal, state, county, or municipal governmental organization that is not primarily involved in the provision of direct health or mental health services, and who conducts research and disseminates their research findings and scientific information from engaging in activities of a psychological nature or using the official title of the position for which they are employed, including the word “psychology” or any derivation if that person complies with the following: