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 303.04 - Temporary Licensure Application Process for Those Licensed in Another State

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Psyc 303.04

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

(a) Unless a waiver is granted under Psyc 210.01, all time periods shall run consecutively.

(b) An individual who is licensed to practice psychology in another state or jurisdiction may practice psychology for 30 days or less in New Hampshire without applying for a license, if:

(1) The psychologist notifies the board of an intent to practice in the state for less than 30 days in any 365-day period, and supplies to the board the following:
a. A legible copy of his or her license in good standing from another jurisdiction;

b. Proof of current malpractice insurance;

c. Verification by the issuing board that the license is in good standing;

d. A statement specifying the scope of the work intended within the state within a specific consecutive 30-day period, including the site of work, and the types of clients(s) that are the focus of such work; and

e. Attestation that work beyond the 30 days is prohibited without the express approval of the board; and

(2) The psychologist has no adverse actions on a license in another jurisdiction, and either:
a. The requirements for licensure in the former jurisdiction are equal to, or exceed, the requirements for licensure in New Hampshire; or

b. The psychologist is the holder of one of the following credentials:
1. The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ);

2. The ASPPB Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC);

3. The American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) certification;

4. The National Register of Health Providers in Psychology certification; or

5. An equivalent qualification as determined by the board which shall be posted on the board's website to notify the public.

(c) An individual who is licensed to practice psychology in another state or jurisdiction may practice psychology for up to 90 days in New Hampshire by obtaining a temporary license, if:

(1) The psychologist applies to the board requesting a temporary license to practice in the state for less than 90 days in any 365-day period and supplies to the board the following:
a. An "Application for Temporary License" form, further described in (d) below;

b. Verification by the issuing board that the license in good standing;

c. Proof of current malpractice insurance;

d. A statement specifying the scope of the work intended within the state within a specific 90-day period including the site of work, and the type of client(s) that are the focus of such work; and

e. Attestation that work beyond the 90 days is prohibited without the express approval of the board;

(2) The psychologist is not the subject of pending disciplinary action in another jurisdiction; and

(3) The psychologist is the holder of one of the following credentials:
a. The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) certificate of professional qualification in psychology (CPQ);

b. The ASPPB interjurisdictional practice certificate (IPC);

c. The American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) certification;

d. The National Register of Health Providers in Psychology certification; or

e. An equivalent qualification as determined by the board pursuant to RSA 329-B:20 (c)(2), I.

(d) Any person wishing to apply for a temporary license under this section shall submit:

(1) A completed, board-provided "Application for Temporary License" form, with the following information:
a. Personal information, including:
1. Name;

2. Home address;

3. Present place of practice;

4. Address of present place of practice;

5. Home and business phone numbers;

6. Email address;

7. Date and place of birth; and

8. Social security number;

b. Education and training, including:
1. Graduate school attended, and year of graduation; and

2. Post-graduate training institutions, and dates of training;

c. Licensure information, including:
1. State in which the applicant is currently licensed;

2. A statement of whether the applicant has ever been subject to disciplinary action by any licensing or certifying agency or by any hospital or health care facility and, if yes, the date of such action and a description of the circumstances surrounding such action; and

3. A statement of whether the applicant has ever applied for or requested an application for licensure in New Hampshire and, if so, the date of such application; and

d. New Hampshire facility information, including:
1. The name, address, and telephone number of the primary facility;

2. The name, address, and telephone number of the secondary facility, if applicable; and

3. The dates during which the applicant will be practicing in New Hampshire;

(2) A verification letter of good standing from the state in which the applicant primarily practices, sent directly from the verifying state; and

(3) Certification letters from each New Hampshire facility at which the applicant intends to work, confirming the dates of service.

(e) An individual who currently holds a valid and unrestricted license to practice psychology in another state may practice psychology in New Hampshire when deployed in an official emergency action by:

(1) The state of New Hampshire;

(2) The American Red Cross;

(3) The American Psychological Association's disaster response network;

(4) The Federal Emergency Management agency (FEMA); or

(5) Other entities that provide emergency services that the board shall designate for this purpose.

The amended version of this section by New Hampshire Register Number 24, eff. 7/2/2024 is not yet available.

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