A social worker whose license has been restricted under this Part, voluntarily or by action of the Board shall have the right, at reasonable intervals, to petition for reinstatement of the license and to demonstrate that the social worker can resume the competent practice of social work with reasonable skill and safety to clients. Such petitions shall be in writing to the Board.

1. A. Action by the Board on such petitions shall be initiated by referral to an evaluator(s) in accordance with subsection B of 16.63.19.8 NMAC.

2. B. The Board may, upon written recommendation of the advisory committee, request final evaluation of the social worker. Upon receipt of a positive report by the evaluator(s) and agreement of the advisory committee, the social worker may be discharged from the Impaired Social Worker Program.

   [6/22/92; 16.63.19.10 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 63.19.10, 06/19/02]

   HISTORY OF 16.63.19 NMAC:

   Pre-NMAC History: The material in this part was derived from that previously filed with the commission of public records-state records center and archives:

   Rule 19, Impaired Social Worker, 5/22/92.

   History of Repealed Material: [RESERVED]