Psychology, Board of

Psychology, Board of

Chapter 10: Grounds for Disciplinary Actions

Effective Date: 10/02/2025 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 068.0001.10.10022025

CHAPTER 10

GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Section 1. Authority. These rules are adopted under the Board's authority granted by Wyoming Statute 33-27-120.

Section 2. Grounds for Discipline. The Board may take disciplinary action or refuse to issue or renew a license for any one (1) or more of the following acts or conduct:

1. (a) Fraud, deception or misrepresentation in applying for a license or certificate, in taking an examination, or in rendering services;
2. (b) Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct that would violate the provisions of this chapter or the Act, including W.S. 33-27-120(b);
3. (c) Practicing psychology in a manner that endangers the welfare of clients or patients;
4. (d) Harassment, intimidation or abuse - sexual or otherwise - of a client or patient;
5. (e) Sexual exploitation of a client or patient as defined in W.S. 33-27-113(a)(viii);
6. (f) Malpractice or negligence in the practice of psychology;
7. (g) Aiding or abetting the practice of psychology by individuals not licensed or certified by the Board;
8. (h) Conviction of fraud in filing Medicare or Medicaid claims or in filing claims to any third-party vendor;
9. (i) Exercising undue influence to exploit a client, patient, student or supervisee for financial or other personal advantage to the practitioner or a third party;
10. (j) The suspension, revocation, imposition of conditions, or any other adverse action against the licensee's license to practice psychology in another state. A certified copy of another state's order shall be conclusive evidence of the other state's action;
11. (k) Refusal to appear before the Board after receiving an order to appear from the Board, its executive officer, or chairperson;
12. (l) Making any fraudulent or untrue statement to the Board;
13. (m) Inability to practice psychology with reasonable skill and safety to patients or clients because of illness, inebriation, misuse or impairment from drugs, narcotics, alcohol, chemicals, or any other substance, or as a result of any mental or physical condition;
14. (n) Failure to meet the requirements for licensing or certification set forth in the Board's rules;
15. (o) Revealing the content of privileged communications, except as required by an established court of law, or as set forth in Chapter 15 or as provided in W.S. 33-27-123; or

(p) Conviction of any crime or offense that reflects the inability of the practitioner to practice psychology with due regard for the health and safety of clients or patients.

(q) Practicing sexual orientation change efforts, popularly known as “conversion therapy.” For the purpose of this subsection, “sexual orientation change efforts” includes the provision of treatment, interventions, counseling, or services intended to change a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expressions. “Sexual orientation change efforts” does not include treatment, interventions, counseling, or services provided to persons seeking to transition from one gender to another or that provide acceptance, social support, and identity exploration and development.

(r) Assisting law enforcement officers in interrogations.