N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 853.6

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 853.6 - Credentialing applications

(a)Forms. Applications for all credentials and all credential status changes must be made on forms provided by the Office and must include the requisite fee as determined by the Office.

(b)Signed by applicant. Each application, including an affidavit stating that the applicant agrees to abide by the applicable Canon of Ethical Principles and Misconduct and the Code of Conduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs, must be initialed, signed and dated by the applicant.

(c)Evaluations of competence and ethical conduct.

(1) Each initial CASAC application must include two evaluations of an applicant's work experience completed by persons as identified below with a minimum of six (6) months of direct knowledge of the applicant's supervised performance in the core functions as identified by the Office (evaluations from family members or subordinates of the applicant will not be accepted):

(i) the applicant's current clinical supervisor, which can be a CASAC-Advanced, CASAC Masters, or a NYSED-licensed QHP (in the absence of a current clinical supervisor, the evaluator may be the applicant's most recent clinical supervisor); or

(ii) if working in an OASAS certified or approved program, a current CASAC in good standing or person holding a comparable credential, certificate or license from another recognized certifying body as determined by the Office or

(iii) if not working in an OASAS certified or approved program, a QHP as defined by Part 800 of this Title.

(2) Each initial CPP or CPS application must include two (2) evaluations of an applicant's work experience completed by separate individuals, as follows (evaluations from family members or subordinates of the applicant will not be accepted):

(i) the applicant's current Qualified Prevention Supervisor (in the absence of a current Qualified Prevention Supervisor, the evaluator may be the applicant's most recent Qualified Prevention Supervisor); and

(ii) one individual familiar with the applicant's work in providing addiction disorder prevention services; such individuals must be a current CPP/CPS in good standing or meet the prevention staffing qualifications outlined by the Office.

(3) No person's application shall be denied solely on the ground that such person is a recovering individual, or has received mental health, substance use disorder or gambling disorder treatment services, provided that such individual provides a written attestation to a period of one year or more of rehabilitation; such one year period must include the year immediately prior to submitting a completed application.

(4) An applicant must notify the Office of any disciplinary action taken or any pending disciplinary action against the applicant as holder of any other license or certification issued by New York or any other federal or state authority.

(d)Work experience.

(1) As applicable, requirements set forth in sections 853.7, 853.8, and 853.9 of this Part must be documented and shall be subject to verification and approval by the Office.

(2) Work experience may not include any experience gained during the course of, as part of, or required by, an applicant's participation as a service recipient in a formal problem gambling or substance use disorder treatment or recovery program.

(3) Supervised practical training completed through a formal internship or formal field placement may be claimed as either work experience based on the number of hours worked, or as education and training clock hours based on the academic credit associated with completion (not the number of hours served in the field).

(e)Education and training.

(1) Applicants for a CPP or CPS may claim participation in conferences sponsored by professional organizations to meet a maximum of thirty (30) hours of the education and training requirements of this Part for any credential.

(2) Any one-time educational requirements, as deemed by the Office must be completed and documented, information about such one-time requirements can be found on the OASAS website and in the application.

(3) Education and training for the CASAC credential must be obtained through an OASAS certified education and training provider or an accredited college or university as approved by the Office. Education for the CPP/CPS credentials may also be accepted from a governmental agency, or other entities, as approved by the Office.

(f)Current contact information.

(1) Applicants must provide the Office with current contact information at all times including any changes to names, preferred mailing addresses (home and work), telephone numbers (home, work and cell phone), and email address(es) within ten (10) days of any such change.

(2) Failure to maintain current contact information may result in the expiration of the credential, imposition of a fine, or both.

(g)Fees and fines.

(1) Each application submitted must include the requisite fee for the specific credential or change in credential status as determined by the Office. Fees are refundable only at the discretion of the Office. Fees are set by the Office and available on the agency website.

(2) Applications cannot be finalized until all fees due, including late fees and outstanding fines, are paid in full.

(h)Denied applications. An initial, renewal, or reinstatement application may be denied for the following reasons:

(1) The applicant's criminal history information review results in a binding negative determination by the Office; or

(2) The Office determines the application cannot be approved due to documented concerns about the applicant's competency and/or ethical practice including any reprimands, penalties, or other disciplinary action assessed against the applicant in connection with any credential or license held by the applicant; or

(3) The applicant is listed on the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List; or

(4) The application was not submitted as timely and complete.

(5) Denial of a renewal application is subject to the provisions of section 853.17 of this Part.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 853.6

Adopted New York State Register September 9, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Issue 36, eff. 9/9/2015

Amended New York State Register July 15, 2020/Volume XLII, Issue 28, eff. 4/1/2021

Amended New York State Register February 7, 2024/Volume XLVI, Issue 6, eff. 2/7/2024