Initial Licensing & Renewal Information
Notice of PSYPACT Proposed Rulemaking
The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission has published Proposed Rules for consideration and comment. Click here to review for the Proposed Rules.
The proposed rules are being considered to:
- Add a residency definition as specified in the PSYPACT Legislation (Article IV B 2 j and Article V B 2 j).
- Provide a better understanding of the grounds on which an authorization application can be denied, or a previously issued authorization can be revoked, by providing clear grounds for denying or revoking a PSYPACT authorization.
- Expand the appeals process to cover denials and revocations separately for clarity.
- Revise the numbering of the entire rule to align the new additions better.
These Proposed Rules are open for a 60-day public comment period for stakeholders interested in providing comments. Written comments may be submitted to the PSYPACT Commission via the PSYPACT website . The deadline for submission of written comments is October 3, 2025.
Renewal notices are sent out 60 days before your expiration date. RENEW ONLINE
RIDOH joined the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT). As of July 1, 2023, any properly credentialed psychologists licensed in Rhode Island can apply to practice telepsychology and/or conduct temporary in-person, face-to-face practice in PSYPACT states.
Properly credentialed psychologists licensed and located in other PsyPact states can provide telepsychology services and/or conduct temporary in-person, face-to-face sessions with patients who are located in Rhode Island. In both scenarios the psychologist from another state must practice under Rhode Island’s rules and regulations.
Rhode Island-licensed psychologists who want to enroll in PsyPact can do so online at PSYPACT.org.