Section Mhp 302.02 - Character Qualifications of Applicant for Supervised Practice(a) No application for licensure as a mental health practitioner shall be approved if the applicant is not of good professional character and reliability as set forth in RSA 330-A:10, VI.(b) For the purpose of this subdivision 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 Mhp 501.02;(3) Receipt of evidence of denial of a requested license or certificate by another licensing body or professional association or that the applicant is under active investigation by the board;(4) Receipt of evidence that the applicant cannot be relied upon to practice competently, safely and honestly, or adhere to the ethical standards required by Mhp 501.02 due to: a. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor crime;b. Any charge of felony or misdemeanor criminal conduct which has been filed with a court, but has not yet been finally resolved by a dismissal or judgment of "not guilty";c. Information from supervisors contained in the "Supervision Confirmation of Clinical Experience Form - Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Independent Clinical Social Workers, Pastoral Psychotherapist, or School Social Workers" as described in Mhp 302.05(b)(2)a. or the "Supervision Confirmation of Clinical Experience Form - Marriage and Family Therapists described in Mhp 302.05(b)(2)b.; ord. Information provided by references as contained in the "Professional Reference Form" described in Mhp 302.05(c)(3) and required by Mhp 302.05(c)(3);(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 condition or disorder which presently impairs the ability of the candidate to serve as a mental health practitioner.N.H. Admin. Code § Mhp 302.02
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Psy 100) #5675, eff 7-22-93; EXPIRED: 7-22-99
New. #7625, eff 1-10-02, EXPIRED: 1-10-10
New. #9854, eff 1-25-11
Amended by Volume XXXV Number 27, Filed July 9, 2015, Proposed by #10857, Effective 6/24/2015, Expires6/24/2025.Amended by Number 45, Filed November 9, 2023, Proposed by #13786, Effective 12/19/2023, Expires 12/19/2033 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Mhp 300).