The Department may elect to revoke certification as a Certified Peer Specialist for the same circumstances stated in Subsection 7312.5, including:
The PSCC will make a written recommendation, including any documentary evidence regarding revocation to OCFA's Director.
The OCFA shall provide written notice to the Certified Peer Specialist that:
The Certified Peer Specialist may provide a response in writing to the OCFA within thirty (30) days of receipt of the written notice with any objections, including any supporting documentation, to the recommendation for revocation.
The OCFA will issue its final decision on the revocation in writing to the Certified Peer Specialist within thirty (30) days after the date on which the Certified Peer Specialist's response was received or due, whichever is earlier. If the certification is revoked, a copy of the notification shall be provided to any mental health services agency that employs the Certified Peer Specialist.
Revocation shall be effective on the date of the OCFA decision.
The Certified Peer Specialist may appeal the decision to revoke his or her certification to the Director of the Department. All appeals shall be in writing and must be submitted within ten (10) business days of the OCFA issuing its decision.
If an appeal is filed and the Director determines that the certification is not to be revoked, the certification will be reinstated to the effective date of the revocation.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A7313