Md. Code Regs. 12.11.07.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 12.11.07.07 - Reviewing a Scored Psychological Screening Evaluation Instrument

A. Upon receiving a scored evaluation instrument under Regulation .06 of this chapter, a licensed mental health care professional shall:

(1) Review the scored evaluation instrument; and

(2) Advise the appointing authority, in writing, of one of the following recommendations:

(a) The applicant is suitable for employment in the mandated position;

(b) That further evaluation of the applicant is required before a recommendation can be made regarding suitability for employment in the mandated position; or

(c) The applicant is not suitable for employment in the mandated position.

B. If the licensed mental health care professional recommends that the applicant requires further evaluation, the licensed mental health care professional shall:

(1) Schedule the applicant for a personal interview with the licensed mental health care professional;

(2) Notify the applicant and the appointing authority requesting the psychological screening, in writing, of the date, time, and location of the personal interview;

(3) Include in the notification under §B(2) of this regulation the provisions for rescheduling the personal interview according to the procedures under Regulation .05 of this chapter for rescheduling a psychological screening;

(4) Obtain and review the applicant's background investigation material;

(5) Conduct the personal interview; and

(6) Following the personal interview, notify the appointing authority requesting the psychological screening, in writing, of the recommendation as to the applicant's suitability for employment in the mandated position under §A(2) of this regulation.

C. If the applicant does not appear for the original or a rescheduled personal interview:

(1) The licensed mental health care professional shall notify the appointing authority, or a designee, requesting the psychological screening; and

(2) The appointing authority, or a designee, notified under §C(1) of this regulation shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the conditions under Regulation .08 of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 12.11.07.07