Is a clerical person performing incidental acts under supervision of a psychologist violating the Psychology Practice Act?

The statement that a clerical person performing incidental acts under the supervision of a psychologist is not violating the Psychology Practice Act is correct. In Pennsylvania, the law recognizes that certain supportive functions can be performed by individuals who are not licensed psychologists, provided they are under proper supervision. Incidental acts carried out by clerical staff, such as scheduling appointments, maintaining records, or other administrative tasks, typically do not involve the practice of psychology and do not require licensure.

The key point is that these incidental acts must remain clearly within the bounds of clerical and administrative support rather than involve psychological assessment, diagnosis, or treatment, which would require licensure. This distinction helps ensure that licensed psychologists can effectively manage their practice while utilizing support staff appropriately without violating legal statutes related to the practice of psychology.