MN HF2897

Allows a doctoral-level psychologist to review requests for outpatient mental health or substance abuse services in utilization review determinations, but prohibits a doctoral-level psychologist from reviewing requests if the treating provider is a psychiatrist.

Modifies the Board of Psychology composition to include psychologists with master's degrees in addition to doctoral-level psychologists, with specific provisions for representation of different training programs.

Creates a licensed psychologist-volunteer (LP-V) license for retired providers allowing pro bono psychological services, with licensure fee set at 50 percent of the standard licensed psychologist fee.

Expands guest licensure provisions to allow out-of-state licensed psychologists to practice in Minnesota for up to nine consecutive months per calendar year while their application for full licensure is being processed.

Establishes reciprocal licensure pathway for psychologists licensed in other states with at least five consecutive years of experience, requiring passage of the Professional Responsibility Examination and verification of good moral character with no pending disciplinary actions.