Health occupations: psychologists; supervised postgraduate experience requirements; modify. Amends sec. 18223 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18223).

HB 4165 amends Michigan's licensing requirements for psychologists by updating the supervised postgraduate experience rules. The bill modifies Section 18223 of the Public Health Code to clarify that individuals seeking a full psychology license must complete at least one year of supervised postdoctoral experience in a healthcare setting, as defined by the licensing board. It also specifies that limited licenses for master's degree holders require similar supervised experience and mandate that these licenses include two key restrictions: mandatory supervision by a fully licensed psychologist and prohibitions on advertising as a fully licensed practitioner. The changes primarily affect psychology applicants and current license holders seeking to transition to full licensure.