Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.07.39 - DESIGNATED EXAMINERS AND DISPOSITIONERS
Section 16.07.39.200 - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT AS A DESIGNATED EXAMINER

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 16.07.39.200

Current through August 31, 2023

To be appointed and practice as a designated examiner in Idaho, an applicant must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements: (3-17-22)

01. Required License. Each applicant maintains their professional licensure for the duration of their appointment and be one (1) of the following: (3-17-22)

a. Physician; (3-17-22)

b. Psychologist; (3-17-22)

c. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; (3-17-22)

d. Clinical Professional Counselor; (3-17-22)

e. Professional Counselor; (3-17-22)

f. Clinical Social Worker; (3-17-22)

g. Masters Social Worker; (3-17-22)

h. Marriage and Family Therapist. (3-17-22)

i. Physician Assistant. (3-17-22)

02. Required Experience and Abilities. Each applicant meets the minimum requirements and qualifications listed below: (3-17-22)

a. At least two (2) years of post-master's degree experience in a clinical mental health setting which includes: (3-17-22)
i. Assessment of the likelihood of danger to self or others, grave disability, capacity to give informed consent, and capacity to understand legal proceedings; (3-17-22)

ii. Use of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria; (3-17-22)

iii. Treatment of mental health disorders including knowledge of treatment modalities and experience applying treatment modalities in a clinical setting; and (3-17-22)

iv. An understanding of the differences between behavior due to mental illness which poses a substantial likelihood of serious harm to self or others or which may result in grave disability from behavior which does not represent such a threat or risk. (3-17-22)

b. Knowledge of and experience applying Idaho mental health law based on the required training outlined under Subsection 200.03 of this rule including: (3-17-22)
i. Experience that demonstrates understanding of the judicial process, including the conduct of commitment hearings. (3-17-22)

ii. Experience preparing reports for the court and testifying before a court of law. Experience includes demonstrating an ability to provide the court with a thorough and complete oral and written evaluation that addresses the standards and questions set forth in the law; and (3-17-22)

iii. Knowledge of a client's legal rights. (3-17-22)

03. Required Training. Completion of: (3-17-22)

a. A minimum of six (6) hours of training, provided by a Department-approved trainer, on the role of designated examiners and the processes used in fulfilling the responsibilities of designated examiners. (3-17-22)

b. A minimum of four (4) additional hours observing a designated examiner conducting a designated examination. (3-17-22)

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