A. If an applicant does not meet the basic requirements for licensure prescribed in section 32-3275, the board may issue a probationary license that is subject to any of the following:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-3279

  • Board: means the board of behavioral health examiners. See Arizona Laws 32-3251
  • Licensee: means a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-3251
  • Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Writing: includes printing. See Arizona Laws 1-215

1. A requirement that the licensee‘s practice be supervised.

2. A restriction on the licensee’s practice.

3. A requirement that the licensee begin or continue medical or psychiatric treatment.

4. A requirement that the licensee participate in a specified rehabilitation program.

5. A requirement that the licensee abstain from alcohol and other drugs.

B. If the board offers a probationary license, the board shall notify the applicant in writing of the:

1. Applicant’s specific deficiencies.

2. Probationary period.

3. Applicant’s right to reject the terms of probation.

4. Applicant’s right to a hearing on the board’s denial of the application.

C. The board by rule may prescribe a procedure to issue temporary licenses. At a minimum, these rules must include the following provisions:

1. A person issued a temporary license may practice behavioral health only under the direct supervision of a licensee.

2. A temporary license expires on the date specified by the board and not more than one year after the date of issuance.

3. A temporary license may contain restrictions as to time, place and supervision that the board deems appropriate.

4. The board may summarily revoke a temporary license without a hearing.

5. The board’s denial of a licensure application terminates a temporary license.