Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology: Structure, Complaints, and Disciplinary Process
Board structure
KRS 319.030 creates the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology, appointed by the Governor. The Board includes licensed psychologists, a physician, and a citizen member. It licenses, renews, investigates complaints, subpoenas records, and imposes discipline under KRS 319 and 201 KAR 26.
Complaints and investigation
Anyone may file a complaint. The Board screens it, may request records or an investigation, and may dismiss or issue a formal complaint. Due process includes notice, a hearing under KRS Chapter 13B, the right to counsel, and the opportunity to present evidence.
Discipline
KRS 319.080 grounds include fraud, incompetence, unprofessional conduct, violation of law or regulation, impairment, and failure to cooperate. Sanctions include reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, fines, and continuing education. Ignoring a Board inquiry is itself a violation.
Worked example
A licensee receives a Board letter requesting a response within 20 days and ignores it. Even if the underlying complaint is minor, noncooperation creates a separate disciplinary ground. The licensee should respond timely, consult counsel, and provide accurate records.
Traps
Ignoring Board correspondence; assuming confidentiality bars responding to the Board; destroying records after a complaint; practicing during suspension.