Postdoc @ private practice?

[tjcdoctor]

I am a postdoctoral psychologist, and am currently applying for a limited permit. I got a job offer to work at a psychiatrist's private practice to provide psychotherapy and testing, however I would be the only psychologist working there (with no licensed psychologist to provide supervision). Does anyone know if I can hire a private outside supervisor to cover the weekly supervision hours that a limited permit requires?

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

Supervison for licensure is a state-level issue, so it all depends on the state. Limited license practice is a further wrinkle (KS, MI, and maybe 1 or 2 other states do), so calling the licensing board of that state and possibly the state psych assoc can provide more insight.

 

[tjcdoctor]

Supervison for licensure is a state-level issue, so it all depends on the state. Limited license practice is a further wrinkle (KS, MI, and maybe 1 or 2 other states do), so calling the licensing board of that state and possibly the state psych assoc can provide more insight.

Thanks for your feedback. I am working in NY, in case that clarifies my situation a bit.

 

[bmedclinic]

OP, aside from getting licensed in NY, consider the possibility of moving states and future proof your # of hours needed and method of getting hours. Everyone has a chance to move states in their career. Just saying, be aware. Make sure that what you're going after is gonna fly if you fly.

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

NY can be quirky in their licensure, so definitely talk directly to the state licensing board. The NY psych association is one of the most active state-level associations (partly bc of the laws in NY), so they are worth a call too.