Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.07.39 - DESIGNATED EXAMINERS AND DISPOSITIONERS
Section 16.07.39.010 - DEFINITIONS
Current through August 31, 2023
For the purposes of these rules, the following terms apply: (3-17-22)
01. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. An individual licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse under Title 54, Chapter 14, Idaho Code. (3-17-22)
02. Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). An individual licensed as a Clinical Professional Counselor under Title 54, Chapter 34, Idaho Code. (3-17-22)
03. Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). An individual licensed as a Clinical Social Worker under Title 54, Chapter 32, Idaho Code. (3-17-22)
04. Department. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. (3-17-22)
05. Designated Dispositioner. A designated dispositioner is a designated examiner employed under contract with the Department and designated by the Director. (3-17-22)
06. Designated Examination. An evaluation by an appointed mental health professional to determine if an individual is mentally ill and if the individual is either likely to injure themselves or others or is gravely disabled due to mental illness. (3-17-22)
07. Designated Examiner. A designated examiner is a psychiatrist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse, social worker, or such other mental health professional as may be designated under these rules. (3-17-22)
08. Director. The Director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare or their designee. (3-17-22)
09. Division. The Department's Division of Behavioral Health. (3-17-22)
10. Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). An individual licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist under Title 54, Chapter 34, Idaho Code. (3-17-22)
11. Masters of Social Work (LMSW). An individual licensed as a Masters of Social Work under Title 54, Chapter 32, Idaho Code. (3-17-22)
12. Physician. An individual licensed as a Physician to practice medicine under Title 54, Chapter 18, Idaho Code. (3-17-22)
13. Physician Assistant. An individual licensed as a Physician Assistant under Title 54, Chapter 18, Idaho Code. (3-17-22)
14. Professional Counselor (LPC). An individual licensed as a Professional Counselor under Title 54, Chapter 34, Idaho Code. (3-17-22)
15. Psychologist. An individual licensed to practice psychology in Idaho under Title 54, Chapter 23, Idaho Code. (3-17-22)
