What the official sources support
Applicability and exclusions are shown with each finding. “Qualified” or “conflicting” findings are not simplified into an operational answer.
Authority, credentials, and scope
Regulator, governing authority, credential names, regulated titles, scope boundaries, exemptions, and prohibited activities.
Credential distinction
Published research · ConfirmedMaryland distinguishes licensed psychologists from psychology associates and the titles should not be blended in hiring or public-facing copy.
- Applies to
- Use for Psychologist, Psychology associate research in MD.
- Known exclusions
- A payer, facility, employer, local government, or another professional board may impose additional requirements.
- Effective date
- No separate future date recorded
- Fact checked
- 2026-08-11
Application and practice status
Application, education, examination, background check, fees, temporary authority, endorsement, and supervised versus independent practice.
Associate practice
Published research · ConfirmedA psychology associate role requires documented supervision, a compliant setting, and verification of the current Board record.
- Applies to
- Use for Psychologist, Psychology associate research in MD.
- Known exclusions
- A payer, facility, employer, local government, or another professional board may impose additional requirements.
- Effective date
- No separate future date recorded
- Fact checked
- 2026-08-11
Supervision and workforce evidence
Supervisor qualifications, written agreements, settings, hours, reporting, license verification, and hiring or credentialing evidence.
Interstate psychology
Published research · ConfirmedPSYPACT authority is a separate privilege route; verify the practitioner, client state, compact status, and current commission record for each episode of care.
- Applies to
- Use for Psychologist, Psychology associate research in MD.
- Known exclusions
- A payer, facility, employer, local government, or another professional board may impose additional requirements.
- Effective date
- No separate future date recorded
- Fact checked
- 2026-08-11
Cross-border and practice structure
Telehealth location rules, registration, compact privileges, ownership, entity naming, fee sharing, and multidisciplinary practice.
Client-facing operations
Published research · ConfirmedConsent, advertising, supervision disclosure, emergency planning, records, fees, termination, and complaint routes should identify the actual credential and responsible licensee.
- Applies to
- Use for Psychologist, Psychology associate research in MD.
- Known exclusions
- A payer, facility, employer, local government, or another professional board may impose additional requirements.
- Effective date
- No separate future date recorded
- Fact checked
- 2026-08-11
Client-facing operations and records
Disclosure, consent, telehealth, emergencies, advertising, confidentiality, access, retention, minors, subpoenas, closure, fees, billing, and termination.
Credential distinction
Published research · ConfirmedMaryland distinguishes licensed psychologists from psychology associates and the titles should not be blended in hiring or public-facing copy.
- Applies to
- Use for Psychologist, Psychology associate research in MD.
- Known exclusions
- A payer, facility, employer, local government, or another professional board may impose additional requirements.
- Effective date
- No separate future date recorded
- Fact checked
- 2026-08-11
Maintenance, complaints, and monitoring
Renewal, continuing education, audits, inactive status, reinstatement, complaints, discipline, effective dates, exclusions, and unresolved interpretations.
Associate practice
Published research · ConfirmedA psychology associate role requires documented supervision, a compliant setting, and verification of the current Board record.
- Applies to
- Use for Psychologist, Psychology associate research in MD.
- Known exclusions
- A payer, facility, employer, local government, or another professional board may impose additional requirements.
- Effective date
- No separate future date recorded
- Fact checked
- 2026-08-11