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Program Information

Reina Sbarbaro-Gordon, Program Director

State Board of Psychologist Examiners
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-894-7800  |  Fax: 303-894-7764

Email: dora_mentalhealthboard@state.co.us

Public Notice Information

Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners – Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – October 3, 2025

The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Board determines on proposed revisions to Rule 1.20 – CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (C.R.S. § 12-245-307) and Rule 1.24 - CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST TO PRESCRIBE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. The purpose of the proposed rules is to clarify the continuing professional development requirements for prescribing psychologists as required by section 12-245-309(2)(b)(II), C.R.S.; and to further clarify the regulatory scheme for the prescription of controlled substances by prescribing psychologists.

Friday, October 3, 2025, at 9:30 A.M. (MDT)
Rulemaking Hearing Notice
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Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners - Requesting Written Stakeholder Comments

What is this about?

The Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners is proposing revisions to Rule 1.20 – CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (C.R.S. § 12-245-307) and Rule 1.24 - CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST TO PRESCRIBE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. The purpose of the proposed rules is to clarify the continuing professional development requirements for prescribing psychologists as required by section 12-245-309(2)(b)(II), C.R.S.; and to further clarify the regulatory scheme for the prescription of controlled substances by prescribing psychologists. Please submit written comments by September 19, 2025, in order for your comments to be considered before the public rulemaking hearing scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025, at 9:30 A.M. Written comments will be posted on the website under the "Public Notices" tab as received for all stakeholders to access and review.

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission has published Proposed Rules for consideration and comment.  The Proposed Rules can be found HERE.

The proposed rules are being considered to:

  • Add a residency definition as specified in the PSYPACT Legislation (Article IV B 2 j and Article V B 2 j).
  • Provide a better understanding of the grounds on which an authorization application can be denied, or a previously issued authorization can be revoked, by providing clear grounds for denying or revoking a PSYPACT authorization.
  • Expand the appeals process to cover denials and revocations separately for clarity.
  • Revise the numbering of the entire rule to align the new additions better.

These Proposed Rules are open for a 60-day public comment period for stakeholders interested in providing comments.  Written comments may be submitted to the PSYPACT Commission via the PSYPACT website (https://psypact.gov/page/PublicComment). The deadline for submission of written comments is October 3, 2025.

Continuing Professional Development Requirements

All licensed Psychologists and Psychologist Candidates with an Active Colorado license must regularly complete CPD requirements to practice Psychology with that license.

  • CPD requirements start immediately upon initial licensure.
  • CPD requirements must also be completed to reactivate or reinstate an inactive or expired license.

More comprehensive information is available on the Colorado Psychology CPD website.

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Additional Program and Division Information

Regulation History and Board Member Information

Regulation History:

  • 1961: The State Board of Psychology Examiners is created.
  • 1988: The State Grievance Board is created, which combines the mental health professions.

To learn more about the Division History please review the Regulation Dates By Profession pamphlet.

Board Members:

  • Catherine Anderson, Chair
    Public Member| Term Expires: May 31, 2026
  • Rebecca Richey, Psy.D., Vice-Chair
    Professional Member| Term Expires: May 31, 2025
  • Lubna Farah
    Public Member | Term Expires: May 31, 2029
  • Cecilia Gay, Psy.D
    Professional Member| Term Expires: May 31, 2028
  • Scott Nebel, Psy.D.
    Professional Member| Term Expires: May 31, 2026
  • Jillian Sarmo-Parks
    Public Member | Term Expires: May 31, 2028
  • Andrew Sia, PhD
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 31, 2028
  • VACANT
    Public Member | Term Expires: June 30, 2028

Legislative Updates

The Division of Professions and Occupations regulates more than 450,000 licensees, certificate holders and registrants. Each year, the General Assembly passes legislation directly impacting those populations. Many bills then require rulemaking or other policy updates by the Division or Boards in order to implement these changes. All relevant bills from the most recent legislative session have been combined onto a single webpage for easy access here. We encourage all licensees to read all bills directly impacting their profession(s). You may access the individual bills and summaries by visiting the link below:

Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations

On June 4, 2024, Governor Polis signed HB24-1004 Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations into law. Under this bill, if an applicant for a registration, certification, or license has a conviction for a crime, a regulator may only consider the applicant’s conviction for a three-year period beginning on the date of conviction or the end of incarceration, if the applicant has not been convicted of any other criminal offense during the three-year period. To learn more about this law and about how it may effect your application, please visit the Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations information webpage.

Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)

The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is a statewide program administered by the Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA) that provides survivors of domestic violence, sexual offenses, and/or stalking with a legal substitute address for interacting with all state and local government agencies. To learn more about the ACP and how it can assist you in your licensure, please visit the Address Confidentiality Program information webpage.

Interested in Board Service?

Board services is an essential need for all Boards within the Division of Professions and Occupations. If you are interested in participating in Board Service or would like more information please complete the Board Service Interest Form and you will join the list of available contacts for substitute board positions.

You may also view the Benefits of Board Service video to learn more.