Section 16.07.39.400 - APPOINTMENT OR REAPPOINTMENT AS A DESIGNATED EXAMINER, SENIOR DESIGNATED EXAMINER OR DESIGNATED DISPOSITIONEREach applicant seeking an appointment or reappointment as a designated examiner or designated dispositioner, must submit the following information to the Hub of the region where they intend to practice or the State Hospital Administrative Director of the hospital at which they intend to practice.
01.Complete an Application. Each applicant completes and signs an application using forms approved by the Department.02.Provide Verification of Credentials. Each applicant provides the Department with the following: a. A current resume that documents: i. The applicant's degree, the date the degree was awarded, and the school from which the degree was received; andii. How the applicant meets the requirements under Section 201 of these rules.b. Documentation of current licensure. If the applicant is an LMSW, they must also provide documentation of the supervision plan approved by the Board of Social Work Examiners;c. Evidence of completion of the required ten (10) hours of training within sixty (60) days prior to the date of application under Subsection 200.03 of these rules showing the date(s), place(s), number of hours of training, and the qualifications of the person(s) providing the training. Applicants seeking reappointment, prior to their current appointment expiring, are not required to provide evidence of training;d. Documentation of a background check clearance completed within ninety (90) days of the date of the application. Department employees who have had continuous employment with the Department may use a previous background check clearance received through their Department employment.03.Regional or Hospital Recommendation. a. To be eligible for consideration and appointment or reappointment as a designated examiner, senior designated examiner, or designated dispositioner, each applicant must receive a favorable recommendation from a Hub Manager or State Hospital Administrative Director.b. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of a completed and signed application, the Hub Manager or the State Hospital Administrative Director of the region where they intend to practice will review the applicant's qualifications and, if satisfied, sign the application and forward it to the Division along with all the information provided by the applicant as required under Subsection 400.02 of this rule.c. Each Hub Manager and State Hospital Administrative Director agrees to honor recommendations for appointments made by another Hub Manager or State Hospital Administrative Director.04.Final Decision on Appointment.a. Upon receiving a favorable recommendation under Subsection 400.03 of this rule, the Division will review each application for completeness and compliance with these rules.b. Upon completion of this review, the Division will make recommendations to the Director regarding appointments as designated examiner, senior designated examiner, or designated dispositioner.c. The Director has the authority to appoint applicants for designated examiner, senior designated examiner, or designated dispositioner who meet the requirements under these rules.d. The Division will notify each applicant in writing of the Department's decision within sixty (60) days of the date the application was received by the Division.05.Appointment. An appointed designated examiner, senior designated examiner, or designated dispositioner may practice in any region of the state or at any state hospital at the discretion of the Hub Manager or State Hospital Administrative Director.06.Reappointment.a. The request for reappointment must be received by the Division at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date of the previous appointment of the designated examiner, senior designated examiner, or designated dispositioner.b. If a designated examiner, senior designated examiner, or designated dispositioner allows their appointment to expire, the applicant must follow appointment requirements under this rule. Department employees who have had continuous Department employment have the reapplication process waived.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.07.39.400