II. Competencies

Boundaries of Competences

The limit requiring practitioners to only provide services, teach, or research within their specific education, training, and experience.

Providing Services in Emergencies

Providing uncertified care to prevent total deprivation of mental health services, which must be discontinued immediately once regular care is available.

Maintaining Competence

The mandate to undertake continuous education and training to keep psychological services relevant.

Bases for Scientific and Professional Judgments

The requirement that all clinical, educational, and research work must rely on established scientific knowledge.

Delegation of Work to Others

Assigning tasks only to competent, supervised staff who do not share a dual relationship with the client.

Personal Problems and Conflicts

Refraining from professional duties when personal issues or schedules create a substantial likelihood of impaired performance.