GA Psych Juris case studies
GA Psych Juris · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Georgia Psychology Jurisprudence Examination is the state-law component that the Georgia Board of Examiners of Psychologists uses in the licensure process for psychologists seeking to practice in Georgia. It is aimed at doctoral-level applicants, licensees moving to Georgia from another jurisdiction, and others who must demonstrate knowledge of Georgia-specific rules rather than general clinical competence. The content is jurisprudence: the Georgia psychology practice statute, Board rules and regulations, scope of practice, supervision and delegation requirements, confidentiality and record-keeping duties, informed consent, mandated reporting, advertising limits, grounds for discipline, and the complaint and enforcement process. Preparation is best treated as a reading exercise in the governing text. Topics on this exam: Georgia Psychology Licensure Law and Board Rules (jurisprudence). The GA Psych Juris case studies are 5 cases and about 3,358 words.
1Interstate Telehealth and the Limits of a Georgia License
Whitfield is a psychologist licensed only in Georgia. For 14 months she has provided weekly video psychotherapy to Nadia, a 34-year-old with panic disorder and no history of self-harm.
752 words, about 4 min2Identifiable Victim, Firearm Access, and Georgia’s Duty to Protect
Ramos practices in Savannah. His client Marcus, 28, has PTSD and alcohol use disorder.
736 words, about 4 min3Treating Therapist Asked to Give a Custody Recommendation
Patel, a Georgia psychologist, has treated 9-year-old Eli for ADHD and anxiety for 18 months. Eli’s parents are divorcing.
644 words, about 3 min4Unlicensed Psychometrist, Off-Site Supervision, and Report Signatures
Nguyen is a licensed psychologist in an Atlanta group practice. She supervises Ben, a master’s-level psychometrist who is not licensed.
624 words, about 3 min5Subpoena, Privilege, and HIV Information in a Divorce Record
Brooks is a Georgia psychologist in private practice. He receives a subpoena duces tecum in a client’s divorce case.
602 words, about 3 min