02-415-10 Me. Code R. § 3

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 415-10-3 - Evaluation for Impairment

1. Requirement for Evaluation

The board may order a psychological evaluation of a licensee if the board deems an evaluation necessary to determine whether the licensee is able to practice psychology with reasonable skill and safety to clients due to:

A.Mental illness or psychological condition; or

B.Substance abuse that has resulted in or is foreseeably likely to result in the licensee performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of clients.

The evaluation must be conducted by a psychologist selected by the board. The cost of the evaluation must be borne by the licensee.

2. Defense Raised by Licensee

When a licensee raises an issue of mental illness or psychological condition; emotional, physiologic or pharmacologic condition; or substance abuse as a defense in a disciplinary or licensing denial proceeding; the licensee may obtain a psychological evaluation of him/herself at the licensee's expense. If the objectivity or adequacy of the evaluation is suspect, the board may order an evaluation of the licensee by a psychologist selected by the board. The order must address payment and financial responsibility for the evaluation.

02-415 C.M.R. ch. 10, § 3