068-10 Wyo. Code R. § 10-2

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 10-2 - Disciplinary Sanctions

The Board may deny, revoke, refuse to renew, reprimand, censure, limit the scope of practice, place on probation with or without terms, conditions or limitations or suspend licenses to practice psychology for any of the following acts or offenses:

(a) Fraud, deception or misrepresentation in applying for a license or certificate, in taking an examination, or in rendering services;

(b) Immoral, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct, which includes, but is not limited to, conduct which would violate the provisions of this Chapter or W.S. 33-27-120(b).

(c) Practicing psychology in such a manner as to endanger the welfare of clients or patients;

(d) Conviction of a felony that interferes with the ability to practice psychology;

(e) Harassment, intimidation or abuse, sexual or otherwise, of a client or patient;

(f) Sexual exploitation of a client or patient as defined in W.S. W.S. W.S. 33-27-113(a) {viii);

(g) Practicing outside the areas of professional competence as established by education, training and experience;

(h) Malpractice or negligence in the practice of psychology;

(i) Aiding or abetting the practice of psychology by individuals not licensed or certified by the Board;

(j) Conviction of fraud in filing Medicare or Medicaid claims or in filing claims to any third party payor.

(k) Exercising undue influence to exploit a client, patient, student or supervisee for financial or other personal advantage to the practitioner or a third party;

(l) The suspension or revocation by another state of a license to practice psychology. A certified copy of the order of suspension or revocation shall be conclusive evidence thereof;

(m) Refusal to appear before the Board after having been ordered to do so in writing by the executive officer or Chair of the Board;

(n) Making any fraudulent or untrue statement to the Board;

(o) Violation of the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct;

(p) Inability to practice psychology with reasonable skill and safety to patients or clients by reason of illness, inebriation, misuse of drugs, narcotics, alcohol, chemicals, or any other substance, or as a result of any mental or physical condition;

(q) Failure to meet the requirements for licensing or certification set forth herein;

(r) Revealing the content of privileged communications, except as required by an established court of law, or as stipulated in the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct and as provided in W.S. W.S. W.S. 33-27-123.

(s) 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.

068-10 Wyo. Code R. § 10-2