Protecting the Public by Regulating the Professions of Psychology and Behavior Analysis

Statutes and Rules

Click "Board Statutes" to see a comprehensive listing of Title 32 Chapter 19.1 - Psychologists. Clicking on the Article number will take you to the Arizona State Legislature's website.

BEHAVIOR ANALYST RULES

Updated 12/12/2018. Continuous PDF formatted Board Statutes that can be saved to your computer for viewing offline or printing.

PSYCHOLOGIST RULES

Psychologist Rules in a continuous PDF document for viewing offline or printing. Section numbers in table of contents are linked within the document.

Reportable Misdemeanors

Document outlining misdemeanors that must be reported to the Board within 10 days, pursuant to A.R.S. 32-3208 (See link on this page).

A.R.S. § 32-3208 Criminal charges; mandatory reporting requirements; civil penalty

Arizona Statutes That May Apply to Licensees

PDF File. This may not be an exhaustive list, and does not include the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners governing statutes (Title 32, Chapter 19.1).

Substantive Policy Statement SP.01-10

Written Training Plan for Pre-Internship Supervised Experiences

Substantive Policy Statement SP.01-11

Qualified Individuals and the Practice of Behavior Analysis

Substantive Policy Statement SP.01-14

Written Training Plan for Postdoctoral Supervised Experiences

Substantive Policy Statement SP.01-16

Interpretation of A.A.C. R4-26-207(K) Pertaining to Carry Over of Continuing Education Credits

Substantive Policy Statement SP.02-16

Interpretation of A.A.C. R4-26-409(D)(4) Pertaining to Carry Over of Continuing Education Credits for Behavior Analysis

Substantive Policy Statement SP.01-17

Calculation of Face-to-Face Patient-Client Contact for Supervised Preinternship Hours

Substantive Policy Statement SP.01-18

Calculation of Face-to-Face Patient-Client Contact for Supervised Postdoctoral Experience

Substantive Policy Statement SP.02-09

Parties to Administrative Actions

FD ID-28 1/22/2012

Substantive Policy Statement SP.03-12

Guidelines for Complaint Resolution

Substantive Policy Statement SP.08-19

Residence Determination for Universal Recognition Applications for Psychologists and Behavior Analysts

A.R.S. Section 32-4302 - Universal Recognition Statute

(This link will take you to the Arizona State Legislature's website)

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

BA Applications

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.

BA RULES EFFECTIVE
December 12, 2018

New Behavior Analyst Rules are now in effect.

Statutes and Rules page

A new, revised Behavior Analyst application which conforms to the new Rules is now available on the BA Applications page. If the BA application form you are completing does not have a revision date of 06/2019, you will need to download the new application. Previous versions are not accepted.