New Jersey § 45:14b-2

§ 45:14b-2.

As used in this act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise and except as in

this act expressly otherwise provided: (a) “ Licensed practicing psychologist ” means an individual to whom a license has been issued pursuant to the provisions

of this act, which license is in force and not suspended or revoked as of the particular

time in question. (b) The “ practice of psychology ” means the rendering of professional psychological services to individuals, singly

or in groups, whether in the general public or in organizations, either public or

private, for a fee, monetary or otherwise. “Professional psychological services” means the application of psychological principles

and procedures in the assessment, counseling or psychotherapy of individuals for the

purposes of promoting the optimal development of their potential or ameliorating their

personality disturbances and maladjustments as manifested in personal and interpersonal

situations. Within the meaning of this act, professional psychological services does not include

the application for a fee, monetary or otherwise, of psychological principles and

procedures for purposes other than those described in this section. (c) “ Board ” means the State Board of Psychological Examiners acting as such under the provisions

of this act. (d) “ Recognized educational institution ” means any educational institution which is a 2-year junior college or one which

grants the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor's degrees, or any one or more thereof,

and which is recognized by the New Jersey State Board of Education or by any accrediting

body acceptable to the State Board of Psychological Examiners.