Psychologists Who Prescribe Psychotropic medications are typically prescribed by psychiatrists, but a small number of psychologists have prescription privileges as well. New Mexico and Louisiana have passed laws giving psychologists the green light to prescribe, provided they have a master’s degree in psychopharmacology and adequate in-field training. The same is true for psychologists working in the Defense Department or Indian Health Services.
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