What is PSYPACT?

PSYPACT stands for the Psychological Interjurisdictional Compact, meaning an agreement between states regarding psychological practice.  Compacts have existed for years and the ASPPB (The Association of State and Provincial Psychological Associations) keenly saw the establishment of a compact as a useful regulatory vehicle to help states cooperate in defining how psychologists might address the modern issues of (1) telepsychology and (2) the temporary face to face practice outside of one’s primary or home state. 

Which states participate in PSYPACT?

As of July 1, 2020, PSYPACT participating state include Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Pennsylvania (effective 7/8/2020) and Virginia (effective 1/1/2021). Please note though Pennsylvania and Virginia have enacted PSYPACT legislation, they are not yet effective. Therefore, psychologists practicing under the authority of PSYPACT cannot practice out of or into Pennsylvania and Virginia until they have met their respective effective dates. 

How do I start my PSYPACT application(s)?

There are two types of applications that must be completed in order to practice under the authority of PSYPACT - one designated for telepsychology and one for temporary in-person, face-to-face practice. Psychologists licensed in PSYPACT states can choose to apply for either application or both. Visit the PSYPACT website www.psypact.org to learn more about how to start your PSYPACT application(s) and what to expect.

What can I expect from the application process?

There are two ways psychologists licensed in PSYPACT states can apply to practice under the authority of PSYPACT - for telepsychology and/or temporary in-person, face-to-face practice. Each way of practice requires a separate application and has different application requirements.

• Telepsychology: To practice telepsychology under the authority of PSYPACT,  a psychologist licensed in a PSYPACT state will be required to obtain an Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) from the PSYPACT Commission. One requirement of the APIT is that a psychologist must have an active E. Passport Certificate from ASPPB. 
• Temporary In-Person, Face-To-Face Practice: To conduct in-person, face-to-face practice (for 30 days per calendar year in each PSYPACT state) under the authority of PSYPACT, a psychologist licensed in a PSYPACT state will be required to obtain a Temporary Authorization to Practice (TAP) from the PSYPACT Commission. One requirement of the TAP is the a psychologist must have an active Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC) from ASPPB.