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RSA 329-B:1 · Purpose; Application

Title: XXX: OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter: 329-B · PSYCHOLOGISTS
Status: current
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329-B:1 Purpose; Application. – The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the practice of psychology by practitioners in New Hampshire to assure that the services provided are of a quality consistent with the standard of care within the profession, and to safeguard the public against harm which may be caused by untrained, unskilled, or unlicensed practitioners. Specifically, this chapter applies to practitioners providing psychological services and psychology practice to persons as defined under RSA 329-B:2, VII and VIII. Source. 2012, 233:1, eff. July 1, 2013.

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Source. 2012, 233:1, eff. July 1, 2013.

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2012, 233:1, eff. July 1, 2013

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geon licensed pursuant to RSA 329, a physician associate licensed pursuant to RSA 328-D, an advanced practice registered nurse under RSA 326-B, a psychologist licensed pursuant to RSA 329-B, or a social worker licensed pursuant to RSA 330-A, who is registered by the department to administer treatment with psilocybin. XXI. “Qualified therapy provider agent” means an individual who holds a valid qualified
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geon licensed pursuant to RSA 329, a physician associate licensed pursuant to RSA 328-D, an advanced practice registered nurse under RSA 326-B, a psychologist licensed pursuant to RSA 329-B, or a social worker licensed pursuant to RSA 330-A, who is registered by the department to administer treatment with psilocybin. XXI. “Qualified therapy provider agent” means an individual who holds a valid qualified
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education and other requirements determined by the board. (3) Is of good professional character. (4) Has submitted a complete set of fingerprints and a criminal history records release form in accordance with RSA 329-B:14-a. (5) Has paid all fees established by the office of professional licensure and certification [established] under RSA 310 [310-A:1-a and collected by the board]. II. The [board] office shall issue a license for
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o the department of education bureau of credentialing that will further the proper administration of the credentials of each department. 161:25 Psychologists; Unlawful Practice; Cross-References Removed. Amend RSA 329-B:17 to read as follows: 329-B:17 Unlawful Practice; Penalty. I. Except as provided in [RSA 329-B:20 and] RSA 329-B:28, it shall be unlawful for any person to be engaged in psychology, licensed school psychology-do
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:26 Managed Care Law; Reimbursement for Providers Waiting for Health Carrier Credentialing Verification; Cross-Reference Removed. Amend RSA 420-J:8-c, II(b) to read as follows: (b) Psychologists licensed under RSA 329-B [and psychologists licensed in another jurisdiction issued a temporary license to practice under RSA 329-B:20, III]. 161:27 Psychologists; Sexual Misconduct; Cross-Reference Deleted. Amend RSA 329-B:30 to read
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be considered sexual misconduct and shall be subject to disciplinary action [under RSA 329-B:21] and the duty to inform established in RSA 329-B:31. 161:28 Psychologists; Repeal. The following are repealed: I. RSA 329-B:10, II, relative to rules concerning nonresident licensing procedures. II. RSA 329-B:12, relative to fees. III. RSA 329-B:16, relative to electronic practice and telemedicine. IV. RSA 329-B:18, relative to injunc
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A 329-B:21] and the duty to inform established in RSA 329-B:31. 161:28 Psychologists; Repeal. The following are repealed: I. RSA 329-B:10, II, relative to rules concerning nonresident licensing procedures. II. RSA 329-B:12, relative to fees. III. RSA 329-B:16, relative to electronic practice and telemedicine. IV. RSA 329-B:18, relative to injunctions. V. RSA 329-B:20, relative to temporary and emergency licenses. VI. RSA 329-B:2
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tablished in RSA 329-B:31. 161:28 Psychologists; Repeal. The following are repealed: I. RSA 329-B:10, II, relative to rules concerning nonresident licensing procedures. II. RSA 329-B:12, relative to fees. III. RSA 329-B:16, relative to electronic practice and telemedicine. IV. RSA 329-B:18, relative to injunctions. V. RSA 329-B:20, relative to temporary and emergency licenses. VI. RSA 329-B:21, relative to disciplinary action. V
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ng are repealed: I. RSA 329-B:10, II, relative to rules concerning nonresident licensing procedures. II. RSA 329-B:12, relative to fees. III. RSA 329-B:16, relative to electronic practice and telemedicine. IV. RSA 329-B:18, relative to injunctions. V. RSA 329-B:20, relative to temporary and emergency licenses. VI. RSA 329-B:21, relative to disciplinary action. VII. RSA 329-B:25, relative to expirations, renewals, reinstatements,
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cord information prior to making a licensing decision and shall maintain the confidentiality of all criminal history records received pursuant to this section. 161:23 Psychologists; Psychologist License. Amend RSA 329-B:15 to read as follows: 329-B:15 Psychologist License. I. The [board] office shall issue a psychologist license to any person who: (a) Has passed a satisfactory examination in psychology. (b) Has received the doct
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itted to a subsequent examination upon the payment of an additional fee [in the amount established by the board]. 161:24 Licensed School Psychologist-Doctoral and Licensed School Psychologist-Specialist. Amend RSA 329-B:15-a to read as follows: 329-B:15-a Licensed School Psychologist-Doctoral and Licensed School Psychologist-Specialist. I. The [board] office shall issue a license for the title of licensed school psychologist-docto

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2015-0412, N.C. v. New Hampshire Board of Psychologists; New Hampshire Board of Psychologists v. Alethea E. Young, Ph.D. Supreme Court opinion · September 20, 2016