• (1) A person holding a credential as a certified psychologist or as a licensed psychological associate may apply for a license to perform certain functions within the practice of psychology without supervision and to use the title of “licensed psychological practitioner” when all of the following conditions are met:
  • (a) Submission of three (3) letters of endorsement to the board to sit for the examination;
    • One (1) of the letters shall be from the applicant’s current board approved supervisor of record and shall include a statement describing the scope of practice demonstrated in the clinical experience of the applicant; and
    • Two (2) letters shall be from licensed mental health professionals who are acceptable to the board and who are familiar with the clinical work of the applicant;
    • Recommendation form
  • Payment of a fee not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200);
• An applicant for licensure under this section shall not have been subject to disciplinary action by the board. An applicant who has been the subject of disciplinary action may appeal to the board for an exception.
• An applicant for licensure under this section shall be required by the board to pass the national objective examination known as the EPPP, with a score equal to or exceeding the score required for passage for a licensed psychologist candidate at the doctoral level at the time the examination is taken. The board shall accept the applicant’s previous examination results for the objective EPPP examination if the original test score satisfied the licensure requirement at the doctoral level in effect at the time of that test administration. If the applicant’s previous score does not meet this criterion, the applicant may retake the examination until the score obtained equals or exceeds the score required for independent practice at the doctoral level at the time the examination is taken.
• The board shall require an applicant for licensure under this section to pass an examination on psychological practice, ethical principles, and the law. The examination shall be conducted in accordance with procedures established in administrative regulations promulgated by the board in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A. The examination shall be evaluated using the same criteria as the examination for licensed psychologist candidates.
• The applicant may continue to function under the supervision of a board-approved licensed psychologist until the applicant successfully completes the requirements for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner.
• The board shall grade and keep the examinations and results on file for one (1) year. Upon written request to the board, an applicant may arrange to discuss his or her performance on the examinations.
• Upon successful completion of all requirements, the board shall issue to the applicant a license to perform certain functions within the practice of psychology without supervision and to use the title “licensed psychological practitioner.”
• The licensee under this section shall not supervise certified psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, or licensed psychological associates.

The Kentucky VALLO team has identified 35 disciplines/levels of licensure and are working to establish an accelerated pathway for each one.  Along with our partners at the University of Louisville and the Kentucky Career and Technical College System, the Kentucky VALLO team has worked diligently to advocate for direct reciprocity of occupational licensures, bridge curriculum for degree completion, and impact state legislation to benefit veteran employment and licensure mobility. Our philosophy states that the shortest pathway for the transitioning veteran is the best pathway. However, we also recognize the diverse needs of transitioning service members and present our career pathways as multi-faceted in order to most effectively cater to veteran career aspirations, levels of prior education, years of service, family/spousal interests, financial needs, time restrictions, location preferences, and employment wishes. 

We encourage transitioning service members, prospective employers, and states looking to replicate processes to utilize the resources we have provided. We would like to issue a thank you to Kentucky state agencies, licensure boards, and private training/educational institutes that have accompanied our work in establishing the Commonwealth as a leading entity for a veteran-friendly workforce.