CLIN PSYCH-PRSCRIBNG PSYCHLGST

Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act to include the certification of prescribing clinical psychologists. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall certify licensed, doctoral-level psychologists to prescribe and dispense drugs in accordance with applicable State and federal laws. Sets forth application and renewal requirements, prescribing practices, controlled substance compliance requirements, and requirements concerning interaction with the State Board of Pharmacy of the Department, as the areas relate to prescribing clinical psychologists and prescriptive authority. Grants certain rulemaking authority to the Clinical Psychologist Licensing and Disciplinary Board. Makes other changes. Amends the Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act, the Pharmacy Practice Act of 1987, and the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to make corresponding changes.