BSRB advisory committee reviews draft workforce survey of master's-level psychology licensees

The Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) master's-level psychology advisory committee discussed a draft survey report on March 12, 2025, summarizing responses from licensed master's-level psychologists (LMLPs) and licensed clinical psychotherapists (LCPs).

The draft shows 236 total responses: 113 from LMLPs (32.1% response rate for that cohort) and 123 from LCPs (44.9% response rate). David Fye, executive director of the BSRB, described the methodology and summarized key findings: most respondents hold licenses only in Kansas, many report fewer than five hours per week of telehealth work, interest in a multistate compact is high, and recurring concerns center on the EPPP examination, supervision availability, insurance recognition, and continuing education access.

Why it matters: committee members said the survey results will inform advisory‑committee work and board priorities, and Fye said finalized reports will be posted on the BSRB publications page and shared with the board in May. The results identify operational items the board can influence (for example, changes to licensure timelines or supervision guidance) and external issues that may require outreach to…