What should a licensed psychologist do if they move to another state and do not plan to practice in Georgia anymore?

When a licensed psychologist moves to another state and does not intend to practice in Georgia anymore, applying for Inactive Status is the most appropriate action. Inactive Status allows the psychologist to maintain their license without the need to fulfill ongoing continuing education requirements or renew it during the time they are not practicing in Georgia. This option preserves their ability to reactivate their license in the future if they choose to return to practice in the state.

Renewing the current license would typically not be necessary or advisable if the psychologist is not planning to practice in Georgia since it may incur extraneous costs and administrative requirements that are unnecessary for someone who is not actively engaged in practice.

Surrendering their license might seem like a viable option, but it indicates a permanent decision to cease practicing altogether, which may not be desired if there’s a possibility of returning to Georgia in the future.

Transferring their license to the new state would require meeting the licensing requirements of that new state, and it's not directly applicable because it doesn't address the situation of the psychologist in Georgia at all. Thus, applying for Inactive Status is the best course of action, as it offers flexibility while safeguarding the licensure in Georgia.