Code of Massachusetts Regulations 251 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
Here’s a breakdown of the 251 CMR regulations for psychologists in Massachusetts, overseen by the Board of Registration of Psychologists:
🔹 251 CMR 1.00 – Ethical Standards, Professional Conduct & Discipline
Establishes ethical rules and disciplinary procedures.
References the APA Ethical Code and supplementary standards.
Covers professional boundaries, fee transparency, record-keeping, confidentiality, dual relationships, sexual misconduct, and sanctions (mass.gov, reddit.com, law.cornell.edu).
→ A PDF is available via Mass.gov for detailed review.
🔹 251 CMR 3.00 – Registration of Psychologists
Defines application and licensure requirements.
Includes provisions for state/jurisdiction reciprocity: applicants from other states may qualify if they hold comparable credentials (e.g. ABPP diplomate, ASPPB CPQ, or National Register listing subject to jurisprudence exam) (mass.gov, casetext.com).
🔹 251 CMR 4.00 – Continuing Education
Requires licensed psychologists to complete ongoing education to maintain competency .
Note: This last updated in July 2004; you may wish to confirm if any updates are pending.
📌 Additional Info
Mass.gov provides a consolidated list of psychologist statutes and regulations, including PDFs and historical versions (mass.gov, mass.gov).
The Board issued emergency amendments in March–April 2025 impacting 251 CMR 1.00 and 3.00, with a public hearing held on March 21, 2025 (mass.gov).
✅ Quick Reference Table
| CMR Part | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| 1.00 | Ethics, conduct, discipline rules |
| 3.00 | Licensing, eligibility, reciprocity |
| 4.00 | Continuing education for license maintenance |
💡 How to Access the Official Text
Visit the Mass.gov pages for each part (1.00, 3.00, 4.00) and download the PDFs directly.
Or use the combined “Statutes and Regulations (Psychologists)” page for centralized access (reddit.com, reddit.com, reddit.com, mass.gov, mass.gov).
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