N.H. Code Admin. R. Mhp 302.07

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Mhp 302.07 - Application Process for Those Actively Licensed in Another State for a Period of 5 Years or More In Good Standing
(a) Persons who have been actively licensed as a mental health professional in another state for 5 or more years in good standing who wish to apply for a license in the same discipline as a clinical social worker, clinical mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, or pastoral psychotherapist shall:
(1) Submit a "Universal Application for Initial Licensure" as required in Mhp 302.05, checking the box marked "Fast Track Application";
(2) Submit the documents required for a criminal records check, pursuant to RSA 330-A:15-a, II-IV, as required in Mhp 302.05(a)(8);
(3) Submit either:
a. Proof that the state the applicant is applying from accepts the same exam listed in Mhp 302.03(a)(10) for the relevant profession at the time the applicant was licensed by the state; or
b. The results of the examination to achieve licensure listed in Mhp 302.05(a)(10);
(4) Submit the initial license fee as required by Plc 1002.29;
(5) The name of the graduate school attended, and official transcript certified by a school official showing all coursework, type of degree granted, and date of degree; and
(6) Provide verification from all other states in which the applicant is licensed to practice directly from the issuing state.
(b) Complete applications that are submitted pursuant to (a) above and received by the board at least 10 business days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting shall be reviewed by the board at that meeting.
(c) The board shall review applications submitted under (a) above in accordance with Mhp 302.05(f)-(i).
(d) Notwithstanding (c) above, pursuant to RSA 330-A:26, II any applicant seeking licensure under this section shall be allowed to practice in New Hampshire not more than 30 days after the completed application is received by the board, pending final approval or conditional denial of the license for other reason by the board.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Mhp 302.07

(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 (formerly Mhp 302.08 )

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).