SECTION 450:50-3-5. Fitness of applicants

(a)   The purpose of this section is to establish the fitness of the applicant as one of the criteria for approval of certification as a Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager and to set forth the criteria by which the Commissioner will determine the fitness of the applicants.

(b)   The substantiation of any of the following items related to the applicant may be, as the Commissioner or designee determines the basis for the denial of or delay of certification of the applicant:

(1)   Lack of necessary skills and abilities to provide adequate services;

(2)   Misrepresentation on the application or other materials submitted to the Department;

(3)   Any convictions for violent offenses or moral turpitude;

(4)   Any felony convictions; or

(5)   A violation of the rules of professional conduct set forth in this Chapter.

(c)   The Department shall obtain document(s) necessary to determine the fitness of an applicant.

(d)   The Department may require explanation of negative references prior to issuance of certification.

[Source: Added at 20 Ok Reg 678, eff 2-27-03 (emergency); Added at 21 Ok Reg 1088, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 2618, eff 7-12-07; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2238, eff 7-11-10; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1819, eff 10-1-17]