Section 1.11. Psychometric testing.

 

(1)   Authority. This rule is adopted pursuant to ss. 15.08 (5) (b) , 227.11 (2) and 457.033 , Stats.

(2)   Definition. In this section, the term “psychometric test" means a procedure for measuring psychological, behavioral or interpersonal characteristics in which a sample of an examinee's behavior is obtained and subsequently evaluated and scored using a standardized process. A person credentialed by the board may not use a testing instrument for diagnostic or assessment purposes unless he or she satisfies the requirements in sub. (5) . Psychometric testing does not include a test instrument used solely to screen for problems, to assist in treatment planning, to clarify treatment goals, to plan for interventions, to monitor progress in treatment or an unstandardized questionnaire, unstructured behavior sample or a test used to evaluate performance in education or training or training prepared by a teacher or trainer.

(3)   Requirements for performing psychometric testing. The competent use of a psychometric test requires that the licensee or person supervised by the licensee have the requisite knowledge, skills, training and experience needed to do all of the following:

(a) Independently select and administer tests appropriate to the practice setting and area of practice.

(b) Accurately administer, score, and interpret the test.

(c) Understand and communicate the strengths and limitations of the test appropriate to the context in and purpose for which it is given.

(d) Use culturally appropriate and sensitive instruments and norms.

(e) Analyze the results within a broad context of information about the examinee's life.

(f) Seek supervision or consultation as needed from any licensee who are authorized to perform psychometric testing under this subsection.

(4)   Licenses authorized to perform psychometric testing. Psychometric testing may be performed by the following individuals:

(a) A psychologist licensed under ch. 455 , Stats.

(b) A licensed or training licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed or training licensed professional counselor or a licensed or training licensed clinical social worker or a certified advanced practice social worker or independent social worker who satisfies the requirements in sub. (5) (a) and is acting under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

(c) A licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor or licensed clinical social worker who satisfies the requirements in sub. (5) (a) and (b) .

(d) A licensed or training licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed or training licensed professional counselor or a licensed or training licensed clinical social worker or a certified advanced practice social worker or independent social worker who satisfies the requirements in sub. (5) (a) and is acting under the supervision of another licensee of the board specified in par. (c) .

(5)   Educational requirements for performing psychometric testing without supervision. A person who meets the requirements in s. MPSW 1.11 (4) (b) , (c) or (d) may engage in psychometric testing without supervision only if the appropriate section of the board has received and approved the following information demonstrating generic and specific qualifications to perform psychometric testing:

(a) Academic training at the graduate or postgraduate level from a regionally accredited program that covered:

1. Descriptive statistics.

2. Reliability and measurement error.

3. Validity and meaning of test scores.

4. Normative interpretation of test scores.

5. Selection of appropriate tests.

6. Test administration procedures.

7. Ethnic, racial, cultural, gender, age and linguistic variables.

8. Testing individuals with disabilities.

(b) A signed statement from a professional qualified to supervise psychometric testing as set forth in sub. (4) (a) and (c) that the supervised licensee meets the requirements to use psychometric tests as set forth in this subsection. A licensee determined to be qualified to use psychometric tests by prior affidavit is not required to resubmit a signed statement and is deemed to meet the requirements of pars. (a) and (b) .

(6)   Licenses qualified to supervise psychometric testing. The only professionals qualified to supervise psychometric testing are licensed psychologists, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed clinical social workers who meet the requirements in sub. (5) (a) and (b) .

History: CR 02-105 : cr. Register October 2002 No. 562 , eff. 11-1-02; CR 10-013 : r. and recr. Register December 2010 No. 660 , eff. 1-1-11.