1. A. Supervisors shall be licensed as a clinical psychologist in Virginia.

2. B. Supervision of post-licensure practice by a clinical psychologist shall include:

   1. 1. The periodic review of patient charts or electronic patient records by the supervising clinical psychologist;
   2. 2. Appropriate and regular input by the clinical psychologist on cases, patient emergencies, and referrals;
   3. 3. Appropriate professional development; and
   4. 4. Management of areas of deficiency if needed or indicated during supervision.
3. C. The supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring that the psychological practitioner only practices within the scope of the psychological practitioner's education and training.
4. D. Prior to practice, a psychological practitioner that has not received an autonomous practice designation must enter into a supervisory agreement with a qualified supervisor.
5. E. Both the psychological practitioner and the supervisor shall maintain a copy of all supervisory agreements for three years from the date that supervision ends.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3606.3 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 3, eff. November 1, 2025.