Indiana State Psychology Board

COVID-19 Actions

Waiver of Distance Learning CE Caps: Pursuant to Executive Order 20-21, the limitation on how many hours of Continuing Education may be completed via distance learning has been suspended. The requirements of IC 25-33-2-2 have been waived to allow for a psychologist to utilize distance learning to complete their Containing Education requirements for licensure renewal. A copy of the order may be found HERE. 

Mental Health Professionals & Telehealth: Pursuant to Executive Order 20-05, all licensed mental health professionals in the State of Indiana are permitted to conduct their work via telehealh. All statutes and rules that are applicable during remote practice must still be observed; however the requirement that the patient be physically present with the professional is suspended until the end of the public health crisis. 

Critical Fingerprinting: The following license types have been deemed critial by the Indiana Department of Administration and will be given priority for the purposes of getting fingerprinting completed. 
License Types: Psychologists

PLA Remote Work: In response to COVID-19 and the impact it is having on the State of Indiana, the Professional Licensing Agency will have the majority of our staff working remotely in the coming weeks. While routine operations of the agency will continue, please note that there may be disruptions or delays in the processing of your requests. Please prioritize the usage of email to communicate with our staff whenever possible and scan any documents that need to be processed. We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work best to protect our staff and serve Hoosiers in these ever-changing times.

Important notice regarding changes to the law affecting the practice of telepsychology by licensed psychologists in the state:

Effective July 1^st, 2019, pursuant to House Enrolled Act 1200, licensed psychologists in the state of Indiana may use telepsychology. House Enrolled Act 1200 further requires the psychologist who uses telepsychology to ensure that confidential communications stored electronically cannot be recovered or accessed by unauthorized persons when the psychologist disposes of electronic equipment and data.

For more information and a copy of House Enrolled Act 1200, please visit the Indiana General Assembly

website at iga.in.gov.

Licensing Information

Please note that all applications and forms must have original signatures.  Electronically submitted applications and forms will not be acceptable from September 12, 2016 forward.

Psychologist
Repeat Examination for Psychology
Health Service Provider in Psychology
Limited Scope Temporary Psychology Permit
Continuing Education
Verification of Out of State Licensure Form

Resources

Criminal Background Check Information
Renewal Dates/Information
Renewal Documents
Statutes & Rules
Fee Schedule
Verification Of Practitioner License/Duplicate Pocketcards
Continuing Education Requirements & Sponsorship Information
Newsletters

Board Information

Psychology Board Members
Board Meeting Dates
Board Minutes & Agendas
Electronic Meeting Policy

Consumer Information

Consumer Complaint Process

Staff Information

Cindy Vaught, Board Director
Dana Brooks, Assistant Director
Lisa Wise, Litigation Specialist/Customer Service Representative
Rejina Henderson-Stigger, Customer Service Representative
Kiera Poindexter, Customer Service Representative
Tiffany Rawlings, Customer Service Representative
Christopher May, Customer Service Representative
Patricia Lantry, Customer Service Representative

Professional Licensing Agency
Attn: Indiana State Psychology Board
402 W. Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Staff Phone: 317-234-2054
Staff Fax: 317-233-4236
Staff Email: pla8@pla.in.gov