Initial Licensing & Renewal Information
Notice of PSYPACT Proposed Rulemaking
The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission has published Proposed Rules for consideration and comment. The Proposed Rules can be found HERE.
The proposed rules are being considered to:
- Add a mechanism for the formula used to assess the Annual Assessment fees being charged to the states to be reviewed and modified by the PSYPACT Commission as needed.
- Ensure the maximum Annual Assessment fee is set at no greater than $6,000 per jurisdiction.
These Proposed Rules are open for a 60-day public comment period for stakeholders who wish to provide comments. Written comments may be submitted to the PSYPACT Commission via the PSYPACT website (https://psypact.gov/page/PublicComment). The deadline for submission of written comments is February 20, 2026.
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.