New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Psyc - Board of Psychologists
Chapter Psyc 300 - LICENSE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, APPLICATIONS AND FEES
Part Psyc 303 - APPLICATION PROCESS
Section Psyc 303.01 - Character Qualifications
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Psyc 303.01
Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
(a) No application for licensure as a psychologist shall be approved if the applicant is not of good character.
(b) For the purpose of this section a lack of good character shall be shown by one or more of the following:
(1) A finding by the
board that the applicant, or someone acting on the applicant's behalf, has
submitted materially false information to the board in connection with the
applicant;
(2) The presence of any
complaints pending against a license or certificate issued by another licensing
body or professional association, indicating that the applicant cannot be
relied upon to practice competently, safely and honestly, or adhere to the
ethical standards required by Psyc 501;
(3) Receipt of evidence of past disciplinary
action taken by another licensing body or professional association, or denial
of a requested license or certificate by another licensing body or professional
association indicating the applicant cannot be relied upon to practice
competently, safely and honestly, or adhere to the ethical standards require by
Psyc 501.02;
(4) Receipt of
evidence of convictions of a felony or misdemeanor indicating that the
applicant cannot be relied upon to practice competently, safely and honestly or
adhere to the ethical standards required by Psyc 501.02;
(5) Receipt of evidence of past or pending
civil suits alleging malpractice, professional incompetence, or negligence,
indicating that the applicant cannot be relied upon to practice competently,
safely, and honestly; or
(6)
Receipt of evidence of a past or current, mental illness, organic illness, or
addictive disorder which impaired or presently impairs the ability of the
candidate to serve as a psychologist, provided that evidence of a positive
outcome of treatment for a past disorder shall be considered to determine
whether the applicant is presently of good character.
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