330-A:1 Purpose; Application. – I. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate mental health practice by practitioners in the state to assure that the services provided are effective and of a quality consistent with the standard of care within each profession, and to safeguard the public against harm which may be caused by […]
330-A:10 Board; Responsibilities and Rulemaking Authority. – The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. Procedures for expedited licensure for applicants from other states who qualify under RSA 330-A:26. II. The qualifications of applicants in addition to those requirements set by statute. III. How an applicant shall be examined, including: […]
330-A:10-a Completion of Survey; Rulemaking. – The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, requiring, as part of the license renewal process, completion by licensees of a survey or opt-out form provided by the office of rural health, department of health and human services, for the purpose of collecting data regarding the New […]
330-A:11 Receipts and Disbursements. – All monies derived from the provisions of this chapter shall be received and accounted for by the office of professional licensure and certification and shall be deposited in the state treasury. Source. 1998, 234:1. 2015, 276:82, eff. July 1, 2015.
330-A:12 Fees. – I. The board shall establish fees pursuant to RSA 541-A for supervisory agreements; applications for licensed pastoral psychotherapist, independent clinical social worker, school social worker, licensed social worker, licensed social work associate, clinical mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, and conditional licenses; renewal of license; renewal of dual license; reinstatement […]
330-A:13 Repealed by 2021, 197:84, II, eff. July 1, 2021. –
330-A:14 Information on Sexual Misconduct. – The board shall inform all applicants for licensure under this chapter that the board deems sexual misconduct as provided in RSA 330-A:36 to be unethical, unprofessional, and dishonorable conduct subject to disciplinary action by the board. The board shall make available to all licensees, or persons applying for […]
330-A:15 Mental Health Client Bill of Rights. – The board shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A for the provision of informed consent for client or patient rights, based on the professional codes of ethics as they apply in the variety of settings in which licensed mental health providers practice. When addressing the client or […]
330-A:15-a Processing License Applications; Criminal History Record Check. – I. License applications shall be processed as follows: (a) The board shall either request additional information or documentation within 15 days or act on an application for licensure as a mental health practitioner within 30 days of receipt of a completed application. (b) The board […]
330-A:15-b Telemedicine. – Persons licensed by the board shall be permitted to provide services through the use of telemedicine. " Telemedicine " means the use of audio, video, or other electronic media for the purpose of diagnosis, consultation, or treatment. Source. 2020, 27:26, eff. July 21, 2020.
330-A:16 Repealed by 2012, 233:12, II, eff. July 1, 2013. –
330-A:17 Pastoral Psychotherapists. – The board shall issue a pastoral psychotherapist license to any person who satisfactorily meets all of the following requirements or their equivalent: I. Has passed a satisfactory proctored examination in pastoral counseling. The examination shall be set and defined by the board. II. Has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited […]
330-A:18 Clinical Social Workers. – The board shall issue a clinical social worker license to any person who meets all of the following requirements or their equivalent: I. Has received a college undergraduate degree. II. Has received a 2-year master’s degree or doctorate degree in social work from a school approved by the Council […]
330-A:18-a School Social Workers. – I. The board shall issue a school social worker license to any person who: (a) Is currently certified as a school social worker by the department of education, bureau of credentialing, and was certified as of the effective date of this section; or (b) Has completed all of the […]
330-A:18-b Licensed Social Workers: Initial License. – I. An applicant for an initial license as a licensed social worker shall comply with the following requirements: (a) Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council on Social Work Education. (b) Complete 300 hours of social work […]
330-A:18-c Licensed Social Work Associate: Initial License. – I. An applicant for an initial license as a licensed social work associate shall comply with the following requirements: (a)(1) Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in clinical mental health, social work, psychology, behavioral health counseling, human services discipline, or equivalent program from an accredited college or […]
330-A:18-d Social Work; Conditional License. – I. Applicants for licensure under this section may apply to the board for conditional licensure. To receive a conditional license, applicants shall comply with the following requirements: (a) Clinical Social Worker: (1) Hold a master’s or doctoral degree in social work or social welfare from a CSWE approved […]
330-A:19 Clinical Mental Health Counselors. – The board shall issue a clinical mental health counselor license to any person who meets all of the following requirements or their equivalent: I. Has a 60 credit master’s or doctoral degree in clinical mental health counseling from a Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs […]
330-A:2 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Alternative provider " means a person who, for remuneration, engages in any aspect of mental health practice as defined in RSA 330-A:2, VI, but does not hold a license issued under this chapter to practice as a licensed pastoral psychotherapist, clinical social worker, clinical mental health […]
330-A:20 Repealed by 2019, 74:7, eff. Aug. 17, 2019. –
