State Committee of Psychologists
3605 Missouri Boulevard
PO Box 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-0099
Fax: (573) 526-0661
Email: scop@pr.mo.gov
Website: http://www.pr.mo.gov/psychologists
Director: Pamela Groose
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 337.050
Department: Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration
Mission:
The Missouri State Committee of Psychologists protects the public from incompetence, misconduct, gross negligence, fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty; licenses only "qualified" professionals by examination and evaluation of minimum competency; enforces standards by implementing legislation and administrative rules; and encourages economic development and partnerships with existing small businesses.
Function:
The Missouri State Committee of Psychologists may promulgate, by rule "Ethical Rules of Conduct" governing the practices of psychology which rules shall be based upon the ethical principles promulgated and published by the American Psychological Association.
Subcommittees: Credential Committee Discipline Committee
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 4 meetings and 8 conference calls for each subcommittee
Location of meetings: Jefferson City, Kansas City, St. Louis, Columbia, Lake of the Ozarks, and Springfield
Duration of meetings: 1 day
Preparation time for meetings: 6 hours
Total time commitment: 4 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 8
Appointed members: 8
Term length: 5 years; 1 reappointment allowed (committee members shall not serve more than ten years)
Compensation: Members receive a per diem not to exceed $50 for each day devoted to the affairs of the board and reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: Each committee member shall be a resident of the state of Missouri for one year, shall be a United States citizen, and shall, other than the public member, have been licensed as a psychologist in this state for at least three years. Committee members shall reflect a diversity of practice specialties. To ensure adequate representation of the diverse fields of psychology, the committee shall consist of at least two psychologists who are engaged full time in the doctoral teaching and training of psychologists, and at least two psychologists who are engaged full time in the professional practice of psychology.
Political Requirements: no
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: Yes