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A program which meets the requirements of the Board of Psychological
Examiners for entry into an Augmentation Program, combined with completion of
an approved Augmentation Program; and,
The psychologist must hold a valid, unrevoked, unrestricted, unsuspended license as a
psychologist in the State of Florida.
An applicant for privileges in psychology shall provide the names of at least three (3)
psychologists or physicians who can provide adequate references pertaining to the
applicant's professional competence and ethical character.
The scope or extent of specific privileges including the degree of supervision required, if
any, shall be defined for each psychologist individually according to his background,
training, experience, demonstrated competence and judgement, references, and other
relevant information, including an interview and appraisal by the Department of
Psychiatry.
Specific privileges may include:
Psychological testing;
Individual psychotherapy;
Family therapy;
Neuro-psychological testing (where specific training and experience is
documented);
Such other privileges as the applicant can document training and experience for.
Where supervision is required, the chairman of the Department of Psychiatry shall be
responsible for implementing such supervision as is appropriate for the exercise of
specific clinical privileges by the individual psychologist.
Psychologists' privileges may only be exercised pursuant to a referral from, or upon a
request for consultation by, a staff member. Supervision of the psychologist shall be
required only where the need for supervision and the degree of supervision has been
determined on an individual basis pursuant to paragraph 5 (c) above. Where required,
supervision shall be through the Department of Psychiatry pursuant to paragraph 5 (c)
above and not by the attending physician.
Psychologists may not admit or discharge patients.
Psychologists may not write orders on patient charts, but may provide written evaluations
and recommendations on a separate consultation sheet.
Psychologists may participate in team conferences in the planning, treatment, and
management of patients.
July 2009 Medical Staff Rules & Regulations
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