Psychology Profession Regulations

Regulation
Registration
R-052-2022
Source
Unofficial consolidation PDF (justice.gov.nt.ca)
Under
Health and Social Services Professions Act

This is an unofficial reading copy parsed from the Department of Justice consolidation PDF above — itself an office consolidation, not an official statement of the law. The authoritative text is in the Revised Statutes of the Northwest Territories, 1988 and the annual Statutes volumes.

Contents
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The Commissioner, on the recommendation of the Minister, under section 67 of the Health and Social Services Professions Act and every enabling power, makes the Psychology Profession Regulations.

REGULATIONS

Definitions

1.

In these regulations,

"courtesy register" means the courtesy register of the Psychology Profession Register referred to in paragraph 3(1)(c); (registre des membres invités)

"general register" means the general register of the Psychology Profession Register referred to in paragraph 3(1)(a); (registre général)

"provisional register" means the provisional register of the Psychology Profession Register referred to in paragraph 3(1)(b); (registre des apprentis-psychologues)

"Psychology Profession Register" means the register established for the profession of psychology in accordance with section 52 of the Act; (registre des psychologues)

"Registration Committee" means a committee established by the Minister under subsection 2(1). (comité d’inscription)

Registration Committee

2.

(1) The Minister may establish a Registration Committee in respect of the profession of psychology.

(2) A Registration Committee established under subsection (1) is composed of the following members appointed by the Minister:

(a) the Registrar, as chairperson of the Committee;

(b) two people registered in good standing, without conditions, on the general register;

(c) one person who is a representative of the public and who has never been registered on the equivalent of the Psychology Profession Register in a province or territory.

(3) For greater certainty, for the purposes of subsection 51(7) of the Act, a vote by the Registration Committee that ends in a tie is deemed to be a negative vote.

(4) A quorum of the Registration Committee consists of three members.

Register

3.

(1) The Psychology Profession Register is established and is divided into the following categories:

(a) general register;

(b) provisional register;

(c) courtesy register.

(2) The Psychology Profession Register may be maintained in an electronic format.

(3) Any person may, on request and during regular office hours, inspect the Psychology Profession Register.

Registration and Licensing

4.

For the purpose of section 10 of the Act, a person is eligible to be registered on the general register if

(a) the person

(i) has obtained a masters degree or doctorate in psychology from a Canadian university and those academic credentials have been approved by a psychology regulatory body recognized by the Registration Committee,

(ii) has, in accordance with the standards and guidelines set out in section 14, completed 1600 hours of supervised practice in the Northwest Territories,

(iii) has achieved a score of at least 70% on the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology set by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards,

(iv) has successfully completed the Jurisprudence and Ethics for the Practice of Psychology in the Northwest Territories Examination, set by the Office of Professional

(v) holds professional liability insurance, issued by a company authorized to carry on business in Canada, in at least the minimum amount approved by the Minister, and

(vi) is authorized to work in Canada; or

(b) the person

(i) is registered in good standing on the equivalent of the general register in a province or another territory and is licensed to practice psychology, without conditions, in that jurisdiction,

(ii) has successfully completed the Jurisprudence and Ethics for the Practice of Psychology in the Northwest Territories Examination, set by the Office of Professional Licensing, Department of Health and Social Services, and

(iii) holds professional liability insurance, issued by a company authorized to carry on business in Canada, in at least the minimum amount approved by the Minister.

5.

(1) For the purpose of section 10 of the Act, a person is eligible to be registered on the provisional register if

(a) the person has obtained a masters degree or doctorate in psychology from a Canadian university and those academic credentials have been approved by a psychology regulatory body recognized by the Registration Committee;

(b) the person has submitted a supervision plan for completing, within three years of their initial registration on the provisional register and in accordance with the standards and guidelines set out in section 14, 1600 hours of supervised practice in the Northwest Territories;

(c) the supervision plan referred to in paragraph (b) is endorsed by one or more registered members on the general register who will supervise that practice;

(d) the person holds professional liability insurance, issued by a company authorized to carry on business in Canada, in at least the minimum amount approved by the Minister; and

(e) the person is authorized to work in Canada.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), a registered member on the provisional register shall

(a) complete the 1600 hours of supervised practice referred to in paragraph (1)(b) within three years of the member’s initial registration on the provisional register; and

(b) complete, within four years of the member’s initial registration on the provisional register and with a score of at least 70%, the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology, set by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.

(3) The Registration Committee may, on the application of a registered member, extend by no more than one year the time for completion of the required 1600 hours of supervised practice referred to in paragraph (2)(a).

(4) A registered member on the provisional register who does not satisfy the requirements of subsection (2)

(a) shall be removed from the provisional register; and

(b) may reapply under section 11 of the Act for registration on the provisional register.

6.

(1) A person who requires registration to practice psychology in the Northwest Territories on a temporary basis is eligible to be registered on the courtesy register if the person

(a) is registered in good standing on the equivalent of the general register in a province or another territory and is licensed to practice psychology, without conditions, in that jurisdiction;

(b) holds professional liability insurance, issued by a company authorized to carry on business in Canada, in at least the minimum amount approved by the Minister;

(c) requires registration to practice for a specified purpose; and

(d) satisfies the Registration Committee of the person’s competence to provide the services related to the specified purpose.

(2) A person who is registered on the courtesy register must remain registered in good standing in the jurisdiction referred to in paragraph (1)(a) while registered on the courtesy register.

(3) A person may be registered on the courtesy register for a period of up to three months and a licence in connection with that registration may be issued for a period of up to three months.

(4) A person may apply for registration on the courtesy register and for a licence in connection with that registration not more than twice within the period beginning on April 1 in one year and ending on March 31 in the next year.

7.

(1) An application by a person for registration on the general register or provisional register and for the issuance of a licence under section 11 of the Act must include

(a) the results of the following checks obtained from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and dated not more than six months before the date the application is submitted:

(i) criminal record check,

(ii) vulnerable sector check;

(b) in the case of an applicant eligible under paragraph 4(a) or subsection 5(1),

(i) a copy of the degree referred to in subparagraph 4(a)(i) or paragraph 5(1)(a), and

(ii) a letter of approval of academic credentials from the psychology regulatory body referred to in subparagraph 4(a)(i) or paragraph 5(1)(a);

(c) the address of the location where the applicant will provide services;

(d) evidence of the professional liability insurance referred to in s u b p a r a g r a p h 4 ( a ) ( v ) , subparagraph 4(b)(iii) or paragraph 5(1)(d); and

(e) evidence of the applicant’s authorization to work in Canada.

(2) An application by a person for registration on the courtesy register and for the issuance of a licence under section 11 of the Act must include

(a) the results of the following checks obtained from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and dated not more than six months before the date the application is submitted:

(i) criminal record check,

(ii) vulnerable sector check; and

(b) evidence that the applicant holds professional liability insurance, issued by a company authorized to carry on business in Canada, in at least the minimum amount approved by the Minister.

R-106-2024,s.2.

8.

(1) A person registered under section 21 of the Act during a state of public health emergency declared under the Public Health Act shall be registered on the courtesy register.

(2) Registration under section 21 of the Act and a licence issued in connection with that registration

(a) may be for a period not exceeding three months; and

(b) may, during the state of public health emergency, be renewed one or more times, each for a period not exceeding three months.

(3) Registration under section 21 of the Act and a licence issued in connection with that registration expire on the day the registered member ceases to be entitled to practice psychology in a province or another territory.

(4) For greater certainty, with respect to registration under section 21 of the Act and a licence issued in connection with that registration,

(a) the registration and licence remain in force for the duration of the licence period, notwithstanding the repeal or expiry of the state of public health emergency; and

(b) subsection 6(4) does not apply.

(5) If a person is registered and licensed under section 21 of the Act, the Minister may direct the Registrar to remove the person’s name from the courtesy register and to cancel their licence if the Minister determines that the practice of psychology by the person is no longer necessary for a purpose related to the public health emergency.

(6) There is no fee for registration under section 21 of the Act or for the issuance of a licence in connection with that registration.

Licence Expiry and Renewal

9.

A licence issued to a registered member, other than one issued in connection with registration on the courtesy register, expires on March 31 of each year.

10.

An application by a registered member for renewal of a licence under section 14 of the Act must include

(a) a written statement regarding

(i) the member’s intention to provide the services of the profession of psychology in the Northwest Territories, and the location where those services will be provided,

(ii) whether the member is entitled to practice psychology in a province or another territory, and whether the member will provide those services in that province or territory,

(iii) whether the member was charged with or convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code within the past year, and

(iv) whether the member was the subject of a disciplinary complaint, investigation or hearing relating to their registration or practice as a psychologist in any other jurisdiction within the past year;

(b) a written statement that the member has complied with the continuing competency requirements set out in section 12; and

(c) proof of professional liability insurance, issued by a company authorized to carry on business in Canada, in at least the minimum amount required by the Registrar.

11.

For the purpose of subsections 11(3), 14(4), 17(5) and 18(5) of the Act, the Registrar shall review an application within 60 days of receipt of all information and documentation required by the Registrar under the Act and these regulations as a part of that review.

Continuing Competency

12.

(1) In this section and section 13, "continuing competency activities" means any of the following which contribute to a registered member’s knowledge or skill in the practice of psychology:

(a) participation in courses, conferences, workshops, seminars or discussion groups, either as a presenter or facilitator, including time spent preparing to present or facilitate, or as an attendee;

(b) practice or consultation with professional peers to acquire knowledge and skills in areas of the practice of psychology that are unfamiliar to the member;

(c) self-directed learning or study, including reading professional journals or other reference sources and publishing research;

(d) mentorship activities, including supervision of a provisional psychologist;

(e) any of the activities listed in paragraphs (a) to (c) with a particular focus on Indigenous issues in psychology;

(f) participation in Indigenous cultural awareness training;

(g) membership on a committee established by the Minister under subsection 2(1) or on another committee or board related to the practice of psychology.

(2) For the purpose of section 13 of the Act, a registered member shall, in accordance with this section, complete 25 hours of continuing competency activities each year beginning on February 1 and ending on January 31 of the following year.

(3) A maximum of 12.5 hours each year may be credited from activities described in each of

(a) paragraphs (1)(a) to (d);

(b) paragraphs (1)(e) and (f); and

(c) paragraph (1)(g).

(4) A minimum of 5 hours each year must be completed from activities described in paragraphs (1)(e) and (f).

(5) Subject to this section, if a registered member completes more than 25 hours of continuing competency activities in one year, the member may apply those excess hours to the competency requirement for a subsequent year.

(6) The maximum number of hours which may be carried over to a subsequent year under subsection (5) is 25 hours.

(7) Continuing competency hours carried over to a subsequent year under subsection (5) must be used for credit within two years of the date of completion of the activity.

(8) Notwithstanding subsection (2), if at the time of an application for renewal under section 14 of the Act, a member has been registered for less than one year, the Registration Committee may waive all or part of the requirements prescribed by this section.

13.

(1) A registered member shall, in accordance with subsection (2), keep a record of all continuing competency activities completed.

(2) A continuing competency record under subsection (1) must

(a) include the following information:

(i) the date or dates on which the activity was carried out,

(ii) the duration, in hours, of the activity,

(iii) a brief description of the activity,

(iv) if applicable, the name of the mentee or provisional psychologist,

(v) any certificates obtained on completion of the activity; and

(b) be retained for a minimum of five years.

Standards, Guidelines and Code of Ethics

14.

(1) In this section,

"Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists" means the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, published by the Canadian Psychological Association; (Code canadien d’éthique pour les psychologues) "Ethical Guidelines for Supervision in Psychology" means the Ethical Guidelines for Supervision in Psychology: Teaching, Research, Practice and Administration, published by the Canadian Psychological Association; (Lignes directrices éthiques en matière de supervision en psychologie)

"Northwest Territories Standards for Supervision of Provisional Psychologists" means the Northwest Territories Standards for Supervision of Provisional Psychologists, published by the Department of Health and Social Services; (Normes sur la supervision des apprentis-psychologues aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest)

"Northwest Territories Standards of Practice for Psychologists" means the Northwest Territories Standards of Practice for Psychologists, published by the Department of Health and Social Services; (Normes de pratique des psychologues aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest)

"Northwest Territories Supervision Guidelines for Provisional Psychologists and Supervisors" means the Northwest Territories Supervision Guidelines for Provisional Psychologists and Supervisors, published by the Department of Health and Social Services. (Lignes directrices sur la supervision aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest à l’intention des apprentis- psychologues et des superviseurs)

(2) The Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists is adopted, as amended from time to time, as the code of ethics governing registered members under the Act and these regulations.

(3) The following are adopted as amended from time to time:

(a) Ethical Guidelines for Supervision in Psychology;

(b) Northwest Territories Standards for Supervision of Provisional Psychologists;

(c) Northwest Territories Standards of Practice for Psychologists;

(d) Northwest Territories Supervision Guidelines for Provisional Psychologists and Supervisors.

(4) A registered member engaged in the practice of psychology and providing the services of that profession shall do so in accordance with

(a) the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists;

(b) Ethical Guidelines for Supervision in Psychology;

(c) Northwest Territories Standards for Supervision of Provisional Psychologists;

(d) Northwest Territories Standards of Practice for Psychologists;

(e) Northwest Territories Supervision Guidelines for Provisional Psychologists and Supervisors; and

(f) generally accepted professional standards and procedures.

Initial Review of Complaint

15.

For the purpose of subsection 26(1) of the Act, the Complaints Officer shall complete their review and inquiry within 60 days of receipt of all information and documentation required by the Complaints Officer as a part of that review and inquiry.

Titles

16.

(1) The use of the titles "Psychologist", "Registered Psychologist" and its abbreviation "R.Psych." is reserved to persons registered on the general register or courtesy register.

(2) The use of the title "Provisional Psychologist" is reserved to persons registered on the provisional register.

Fees

17.

The fees payable under the Act or these regulations are set out in the Schedule.

Waiver of Continuing

Competency Requirements

18.

For the first year after these regulations come into force, the Registration Committee may waive all or part of the continuing competency requirements set out in section 12.

Transitional

19.

(1) On the coming into force of these regulations, a person described in section 68 of the Act who was registered and licensed under the Psychologists Act, RSNWT 1988, c.P-11, is deemed to be entered in the Psychology Profession Register in the register category that the Registrar considers appropriate.

(2) In the case of a person deemed under this section to be registered on the provisional register, and where that person was registered under the Psychologists Act, RSNWT 1988, c.P-11 more than six months before the coming into force of these regulations,

(a) section 5 of these regulations does not apply to that person; and

(b) sections 6 and 7 of the Psychologists Act, RSNWT 1988, c.P-11, continue to apply to that person for the purposes of an application by that person for registration on the general register.

Coming into Force

20.

These regulations come into force on the day on which section 74 of the Health and Social Services Professions Act, SNWT 2015,c.4 comes into force.

SCHEDULE (section 17)

1. Initial registration and licensing fee - general register .......................................... $318

2. Initial registration and licensing fee - provisional register ....................................... $192

3. Licence renewal fee - general register . ..................................................... $191

4. Licence renewal fee - provisional register .................................................... $64

5. Courtesy registration and licensing fee ...................................................... $64

6. Late fee for licence renewal .............................................................. $128

7. Fee for certificate of standing ............................................................. $26

R-088-2025,s.2.