068-10 Wyo. Code R. §§ 10-4 - 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:
(a) Fraud, deception or
misrepresentation in applying for a license or certificate, in taking an
examination, or in rendering services;
(b) Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct
that would violate the provisions of this chapter or the Act, including
W.S.
33-27-120(b);
(c) Practicing psychology in a manner that
endangers the welfare of clients or patients;
(d) Harassment, intimidation or abuse -
sexual or otherwise - of a client or patient;
(e) Sexual exploitation of a client or
patient as defined in
W.S.
33-27-113(a)(viii);
(f) Malpractice or negligence in the practice
of psychology;
(g) Aiding or
abetting the practice of psychology by individuals not licensed or certified by
the Board;
(h) Conviction of fraud
in filing Medicare or Medicaid claims or in filing claims to any third-party
vendor;
(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;
(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;
(k) Refusal to appear before the Board after
receiving an order to appear from the Board, its executive officer, or
chairperson;
(l) Making any
fraudulent or untrue statement to the Board;
(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;
(n) Failure to meet the
requirements for licensing or certification set forth in the Board's
rules;
(o) 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.
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.
Notes
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