1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Advanced assessment” means to use instruments that require specialized psychological training for administration and interpretation.

   2. (2) Face-to-Face Supervision.

      1. (a) “Face-to-face supervision” means in the physical presence of the individuals involved in the supervisory relationship during supervision.

      2. (b) “Face-to-face supervision” does not include:

         1. (i) Telephone supervision; or
         2. (ii) Video conferencing.
         3. (iii) Internet communication.

   3. (3) “Supervisor who is proficient in the use of advanced assessment tests” means a licensed mental health professional approved by the Board, who:

      1. (a) Under Health Occupations Article, §§17-302, 17-303, and 17-304, Annotated Code of Maryland:

         1. (i) Is qualified to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling, clinical marriage and family therapy, or clinical professional counseling;
         2. (ii) Has completed the courses and supervised experience required by Health Occupations Article, §17-310(1) and (2), Annotated Code of Maryland;
         3. (iii) Has passed the National Counselors Examination (NCE) or another examination, as determined by the Board, that includes a comparable number of items assessing knowledge of advanced assessment procedures; and
         4. (iv) Has 2 years experience practicing as a licensed clinical professional counselor, a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, or a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor; or

      2. (b) Has 2 years of documented, professional experience in psychological testing or advanced assessment, as approved by the Board, using the modalities, principles, and procedures of advanced assessment, including, but not limited to:

         1. (i) Teaching;
         2. (ii) Counseling;
         3. (iii) Clinical practice; and
         4. (iv) Research modalities.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §17-310, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: November 15, 2010 (37:23 Md. R. 1611)

Regulation .03A amended effective December 31, 2018 (45:26 Md. R. 1246)