34-26-2
Section 34-26-2 Confidential relations between licensed psychologists, licensed psychiatrists, or licensed psychological technicians and their clients. For the purpose of this chapter, the confidential relations and communications between licensed psychologists, licensed psychiatrists, or licensed psychological technicians and their clients are placed upon the same basis as those provided by law between attorney and client, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require any such privileged communication to be disclosed. (Acts 1963, No. 535, p. 1147, §14; Acts 1979, No. 79-603, p. 1068, §1; Acts 1997, No. 97-387, p. 619, §3.)...
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34-8A-21
Section 34-8A-21 Privileged communications and confidential relations between practitioner and client. For the purpose of this chapter, the confidential relations and communications between licensed professional counselor or certified counselor associate and client are placed upon the same basis as those provided by law between attorney and client, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require any such privileged communication to be disclosed. (Acts 1979, No. 79-423, p. 649, §18.)...
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34-17A-21
Section 34-17A-21 Therapists - Privileged communications; exceptions. For the purpose of this chapter, the confidential relations and communications between licensed marriage and family therapists and clients are placed upon the same basis as those provided by law between attorney and client, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require any such privileged communication to be disclosed, except in the following circumstances: (1) As mandated by law. (2) To prevent a clear and immediate danger to a person or persons. (3) Where the therapist is a defendant in a civil, criminal, or disciplinary action arising from the therapy, in which case client confidences may be disclosed only in the course of that action. (4) Where the client is a defendant in a criminal proceeding and the use of the privilege would violate the defendant's right to a compulsory process or the right to present testimony and witnesses in his or her own behalf, or both. (5) If there is a waiver previously...
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34-26-1
Section 34-26-1 Practice as "psychologist" and "psychological technician" defined. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, the two levels of psychological practice are as follows: (1) Psychologist. (2) Psychological technician. (b)(1) A person practices as a psychologist within the meaning of this chapter when he or she holds himself or herself out to be a psychologist or renders to individuals or to the public for remuneration any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods, and procedures of the science and profession of psychology, such as interviewing or administering and interpreting tests of mental abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personality characteristics for such purposes as psychological evaluation or for such purposes as overall personality appraisal or classification, or treatment. The practice of psychologists specifically includes the use of projective assessment techniques, the diagnosis of mental disorders, and psychotherapy. (2) Nothing in...
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34-26-22
Section 34-26-22 Certain powers and duties enumerated; registration requirements; continuing education; rules and regulations. (a) The Board of Examiners in Psychology shall have authority to administer oaths, to summon witnesses and to take testimony in all matters relating to its duties. The board shall be the sole agency in this state empowered to certify concerning competence in the practice of psychology and the sole board empowered to recommend licensure for the practice of psychology. The board shall have the power to recognize areas of specialization for practice and supervision, and to ensure through rules and regulations and enforcement that licensees limit their practice to demonstrated areas of competence as documented by relevant professional education, training, and experience. No individual shall be issued a license for the practice of psychology who has not been previously certified at the appropriate level of practice by the board. The board shall certify as competent...
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34-1A-1
Section 34-1A-1 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE. A person who engages in clerical duties for a licensed company, whose work is restricted to office duties, and who has access to sensitive client information including, but not limited to, Social Security numbers, customer privacy codes, customer passwords, and similar information. (2) ALARM MONITORING COMPANY. Any person, company, corporation, partnership, or business, or a representative or agency thereof, authorized to provide alarm monitoring services for alarm systems or other similar electronic security systems whether the systems are maintained on commercial business property, public property, or individual residential property. (3) ALARM SYSTEM. Burglar alarms, security cameras, or other electrical or electronic device used to prevent or detect burglary, theft, shoplifting, pilferage, and...
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34-5A-1
Section 34-5A-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS DIRECT CONTACT TECHNICIAN. An individual who directly implements applied behavior analysis services. (2) BOARD. The Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board charged with overseeing the regulation of behavior analyst professionals. (3) CERTIFYING ENTITY. The nationally accredited Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Incorporated. (4) LICENSED ASSISTANT BEHAVIOR ANALYST. An individual who is certified by the certifying entity as a board certified assistant behavior analyst and who satisfies the criteria identified in Section 34-5A-4. (5) LICENSED BEHAVIOR ANALYST. An individual who is certified by the certifying entity as a board certified behavior analyst and who satisfies the criteria identified in Section 34-5A-4. (6) PRACTICE OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS. The design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional and environmental modifications...
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34-39-3
Section 34-39-3 Definitions. In this chapter, the following terms shall have the respective meanings provided in this section unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: (1) ASSOCIATION. The Alabama Occupational Therapy Association. (2) BOARD. The Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy. (3) LICENSE. A valid and current certificate of registration issued by the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy. (4) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. a. The practice of occupational therapy means the therapeutic use of occupations, including everyday life activities with individuals, groups, populations, or organizations to support participation, performance, and function in roles and situations in home, school, workplace, community, and other settings. Occupational therapy services are provided for habilitation, rehabilitation, and the promotion of health and wellness to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability,...
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22-50-11
Section 22-50-11 Department - Additional and cumulative powers. The Department of Mental Health is given hereby the following additional and cumulative powers through its commissioner: (1) It is authorized and directed to set up state plans for the purpose of controlling and treating any and all forms of mental and emotional illness and any and all forms of mental retardation and shall divide the state into regions, districts, areas or zones, which need not be geographic areas, but shall be areas for the purpose of establishing priorities and programs and for organizational and administrative purposes in accordance with these state plans. (2) It is designated and authorized to supervise, coordinate, and establish standards for all operations and activities of the state related to mental health and the providing of mental health services; and it is authorized to receive and administer any funds available from any source for the purpose of acquiring building sites for, constructing,...
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34-26-21
Section 34-26-21 Composition; powers and duties; psychological technician; oath; meetings. (a)(1) There is created the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology to consist of eight persons who are residents of this state, who shall be inclusive and reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban, rural, and economic diversity of the state, and who shall be appointed by the Governor as follows: a. One member shall be a member of the faculty of an accredited college or university in the state with the rank of assistant professor or above who is primarily engaged in teaching, research, or administration of psychology and is a psychologist licensed under this chapter. b. Five members shall be psychologists licensed under this chapter. c. One member shall be a psychological technician licensed under this chapter. d. One member shall be a member of the general public. (2) The board shall perform those duties and exercise those powers prescribed in this chapter. No member of the board shall be...
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