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Having trouble with the online portal? Use the fillable PDF instead: 

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Rehabilitation and Monitoring Program for Psychologists and Behavior Analysts

Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
Rehabilitation and Monitoring Program (RAMP)

A confidential program for impaired psychologists and behavior analysts

 

Q: What is the Rehabilitation and Monitoring Program ("RAMP")?

A: RAMP, authorized by A.R.S. §32-2086. Treatment and rehabilitation program, and by A.R.S. § 32-3223. Health profession regulatory boards; nondisciplinary confidential monitoring programs is a confidential rehabilitation treatment and monitoring program for psychologists and behavior analysts who self-report to the Board a chemical dependency, or a mental health disorder that may impact their ability to safely practice. The program is customized to address the specific needs of the licensee, and is led by a Board-approved professional.

 

Q: Why did the Board of Psychologist Examiners establish RAMP?

A: The Board established RAMP to support licensees struggling with impairment to assist them in their recovery and in the process protect the public. The purpose of the program is to rehabilitate the professional to safely return to practice while circumventing harm to the public in the process.

 

Q: Who is eligible to participate in RAMP?

A: Arizona licensed psychologists and behavior analysts who self-report to the Board either a chemical dependency, a mental health disorder, or both, qualify for the program. A licensee must agree to undergo an appropriate evaluation by a Board-approved professional, and must agree in writing to comply with all elements of the RAMP Consent Agreement. Information received solely through a complaint filed against the licensee renders the licensee ineligible.

 

Q: If a licensee is compelled to self-report by an employer, colleague, or other person, is the licensee eligible for RAMP?

A: The Board shall evaluate certain factors or conditions to ascertain RAMP eligibility, including, but limited to:

  • The licensee’s acknowledgment that chemical dependency, psychiatric, psychological or behavioral health disorders are impairing his or her ability to safely and competently practice his or her profession;
  • The licensee either voluntarily requests admission or accepts an offer of admission;
  • Any previous related disciplinary action(s) with the Board or other jurisdictions;
  • Any evidence indicating the licensee has caused harm to the public due to the impairment, or that the public would be at risk if the licensee is admitted to RAMP.

 

Q: When is a RAMP participant allowed to practice and how does the program work?

A: To be eligible for RAMP, the licensee must agree in writing to an interim license suspension and to submit to an appropriate and Board-approved evaluation. Once this confidential interim agreement is signed by the licensee, their license is placed on Inactive status. The next step is for the licensee to submit the name of an evaluator for pre-approval by the Board designee. Upon approval, the licensee will submit to the evaluation within 60 days.

Once the evaluation is complete and issued to the Board, the RAMP terms are incorporated into the confidential Consent Agreement. Upon signing the Consent Agreement, the license is placed back on Active status, and they may resume practice in accordance with the terms and requirements of the Consent Agreement.

 

Q: What are the costs associated with RAMP?

A: The Board does not assess any program participation fees, however the licensee is responsible for the cost of the evaluation(s) and all costs stipulated in the RAMP Consent Agreement. 

 

Q: Is participation in RAMP confidential?

A: A licensee’s participation in RAMP remains confidential as long as they remain compliant with the program terms as stipulated in the Consent Agreement.

 

Q. How do I learn more about RAMP? How do I request participation in the program?

A: Please contact the Board by email at [email protected] or by phone at 602-542-8159. 

 

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ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL

Use the portal to complete the online renewal application or to pay your license issuance or renewal fee. 

We do not have an online application for new applicants. New Psychologist and Behavior Analyst applicants must complete a PDF application. Please go to the FORMS tab in the menu, and then go to the application page appropriate to your profession (PSY or BA) for further information and to download forms, including the Universal Recognition applications.

PSY Applications

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Pay Application Fees
by Credit or Debit Card

Staff cannot process credit/debit cards. If you wish to pay your application fee online with a card, please submit your application first (email is acceptable) and let Board staff know you want to pay the fee with a card. Staff must enter your application in the database before the application fee can be paid via the online application portal. Otherwise, initial application fees may be paid by check or money order via mail or delivery.

 

INITIAL ISSUANCE OF LICENSE

(Does not apply to Renewals):  

Approved Applicants are required to pay the pro-rated license fee to have their license issued. This may be paid online by card, or by mail if using a check or money order.  If paying by card using the online portal, please email the Board office first. The initial license fee will appear in the applicant's secure shopping cart only after staff assistance. Call 602-542-8161 or 602-542-8163 or email [email protected] for assistance.

 

BEHAVIOR ANALYST RULES
EFFECTIVE July 4, 2020

New Behavior Analyst Rules effective July 4, 2020 

Please download the new Rules from the Statutes and Rules page:

Statutes and Rules page

 

PSYCHOLOGIST RULES
EFFECTIVE July 4, 2020

New Psychologist Rules effective July 4, 2020

CE in domestic violence, etc. is no longer required for Arizona licensed psychologists.
Please download the new Rules from the Statutes and Rules page:

Statutes and Rules page

 

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