What is interjurisdictional telepsychology?

Interjurisdictional telepsychology refers to the practice of providing psychological services across state lines, facilitated by an established compact. This arrangement allows psychologists to deliver care to clients who are located in different states, provided that those states have entered into a mutual agreement—for example, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT). The compact streamlines the process for licensed psychologists to practice remotely, ensuring that they comply with the regulations of their home state as well as the state in which the client is located.

The other options, while related to the broader field of psychology, do not accurately define interjurisdictional telepsychology. The recognition of degrees by the U.S. Department of Education pertains to accreditation and educational standards, but it does not address cross-state telepractice. Assessing foreign degrees for equivalency relates to credential evaluation but does not encompass the practice of psychology or telepsychology itself. Lastly, labeling programs as psychology concerns regulatory compliance and marketing, which is separate from the operational practice of telepsychology across jurisdictions. Thus, the definition provided aligns specifically with the practice of psychology across state lines under a compact.