Psychological Assistant (california)

[lna1011]

Hello everyone,

I am currently working at a very busy private practice as a practicum student. I will be finishing up my practicum at the end of May and I asked my supervisor if I could continue working there as a psychological assistant when I am finished with practicum. He said yes, however he does not believe I will be billable to insurance companies. Does anybody living in California have any experience with being a psychological assistant and successfully billing insurance companies? If so, what can I tell him or what resources can I point him towards to show him that it is allowed? Thanks!

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[erg923]

If you have no license, you can not bill. Period. However, dont you have to get some sort of temp practice license or something to be PA?

 

[lna1011]

Yes, to be a psychological assistant you need to get a license through the state.