N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:10-3.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 9A:10-3.3 - Designation of underserved areas; list of available positions in State psychiatric hospitals

(a) In accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:71C-62, the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services, shall designate State underserved areas that have a shortage of psychiatrists. In designating State underserved areas, the Commissioner of Health shall consider health status criteria and economic indicators including, but not limited to, the financial resources of the population who reside in the area under consideration and the population's access to mental health care services.

(b) The Commissioner of Health shall transmit to the Authority, a list of the State underserved areas and the projected number of psychiatrists needed in each area.

(c) The Commissioner of Health shall transmit to the Authority, the list of the State psychiatric hospitals and the projected number of psychiatrists needed in each hospital.

N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:10-3.3

Adopted by 51 N.J.R. 363(b), effective 3/4/2019