Current through August 31, 2023
Each applicant seeking an appointment or reappointment as a
designated examiner or designated dispositioner, must submit the following
information to the Regional Behavioral Health Program Manager of the region
where they intend to practice or the State Hospital Administrative Director of
the hospital at which they intend to practice. (3-17-22)
01.
Complete an Application.
Each applicant completes and signs an application using forms approved by the
Department. (3-17-22)
02.
Provide Verification of Credentials. Each applicant provides the
Department with the following: (3-17-22)
a. A
current resume that documents: (3-17-22)
i.
The applicant's degree, the date the degree was awarded, and the school from
which the degree was received; and (3-17-22)
ii. How the applicant meets the requirements
under Subsection 200.02 of
these rules. (3-17-22)
b.
A copy of the applicant's license. If the applicant is an LMSW, they must also
provide a copy of the supervision plan approved by the Board of Social Work
Examiners; (3-17-22)
c. Evidence of
completion of the required ten (10) hours of training within sixty (60) days
prior to the date of application under Subsection
200.03 of these rules showing
the date(s), place(s), number of hours of training, and the qualifications of
the person(s) providing the training; (3-17-22)
d. Documentation of a criminal history and
background check clearance completed within ninety (90) days of the date of the
application. Department employees who have had continuous employment with the
Department may use a previous background check clearance received through their
employment with the Department. (3-17-22)
03.
Regional or Hospital
Recommendation. (3-17-22)
a. To be
eligible for consideration and appointment or reappointment as a designated
examiner or designated dispositioner, each applicant must receive a favorable
recommendation from a Regional Behavioral Health Program Manager or State
Hospital Administrative Director. (3-17-22)
b. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of
a completed and signed application, the Regional Behavioral Health Program
Manager or the State Hospital Administrative Director of the region where they
intend to practice will review the applicant's qualifications and, if
satisfied, sign the application and forward it to the Division along with all
the information provided by the applicant as required under Subsection
400.02 of this rule.
(3-17-22)
c. Each Regional Program
Manager and State Hospital Administrative Director agrees to honor
recommendations for appointments made by another Regional Behavioral Health
Program Manager or State Hospital Administrative Director.
(3-17-22)
04.
Final
Decision on Appointment. (3-17-22)
a.
Upon receiving a favorable recommendation under Subsection
400.03 of these rules, the
Division will review each application for completeness and compliance with
these rules. (3-17-22)
b. Upon
completion of this review, the Division will make recommendations to the
Director regarding appointments as designated examiner or designated
dispositioner. (3-17-22)
c. The
Director has the authority to appoint applicants for designated examiner or
designated dispositioner who meet the requirements under these rules.
(3-17-22)
d. The Division will
notify each applicant in writing of the Department's decision within sixty (60)
days of the date the application was received by the Division.
(3-17-22)
05.
Appointment. An appointed designated examiner or designated
dispositioner may practice in any region of the state or at any state hospital
at the discretion of the Regional Program Manager or State Hospital
Administrative Director. (3-17-22)
06.
Reappointment. (3-17-22)
a. The request for reappointment must be
received by the Division at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date
of the previous appointment of the designated examiner or designated
dispositioner. (3-17-22)
b. If a
designated examiner or designated dispositioner allows their appointment to
expire, the applicant must follow appointment requirements under Section
400 of this rule. Department
employees who have had continuous employment with the Department may have the
reapplication process waived. (3-17-22)
