Impaired Driver Service Provider (IDSP)

Who may act as an IDSP

The following individuals may act as an IDSP:

• “A NH LADC or MLADC” (He-A 510.01(f)(1))
• “A NH licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) or a NH clinical social worker, licensed in accordance with RSA 330-A” (He-A 510.01(f)(2))
• “A NH licensed psychologist” (He-A 510.01(f)(3))

Working toward NH LADC licensure — the candidate pathway

Someone who is actively working towards the NH LADC credential under appropriate supervision may also act as an IDSP, and who meets the following requirements:

• “Has passed the IC&RC written exam within the past 2 years” (He-A 510.01(f)(4)a.)
• “Has completed the following training within the past 2 years:” (He-A 510.01(f)(4)b.)
  • “A 6-hour minimum training on ethics and boundaries”
  • “A training on motivational interviewing”
  • “A training on substance misuse”
  • “A 6-hour minimum of suicide prevention training”
  • “A training on treatment planning”

• At least one of the following:

  OR

• “Does not have the required number of hours yet to apply for licensure but is currently working towards those hours” (He-A 510.01(f)(4)c.)
• “Meets one of the following and has all clinical work supervised and signed off on by their supervisor:” (He-A 510.01(f)(4)d.)
  • “Is in at least the second year of an accredited graduate clinical program and who is serving in a clinical internship in a licensed or certified treatment facility” (He-A 510.01(f)(4)d.1.)
  • “Has a master's degree in a clinical field and has completed the academic requirements of the NH board of licensing for alcohol and other drug use professionals to be a NH MLADC pursuant to RSA 330-C:1” (He-A 510.01(f)(4)d.2.)

What the application must include

Applicants for provision of IDSP services shall provide the following supporting documentation to the department:

• “Proof of general and professional liability insurance”
• “Copies of relevant certifications, licenses, or other documentation that supports the individual's qualifications to provide the services outlined in He-A 500”
• “A narrative describing how the provider will ensure continuity of care for clients should the IDSP be unable to provide services, and a statement regarding how client records will be stored, should the IDSP become incapacitated”
• “Documentation of having met the criteria outlined in He-A 510.01(f)(4), if applicable”
  • “The course titles”
  • “The sponsoring agencies”
  • “The dates of attendance”
  • “The number of course hours”

  (He-A 510.02(a)(2))

• “The provider's signature agreeing to abide by the requirements of He-A 500 and all applicable state and federal rules and laws” (He-A 510.02(a)(2))

The application is the “Impaired Driver Service Provider (IDSP) Application” (December 2023), submitted to the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services' Impaired Driver Services Coordinator at 105 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301, or by email to the Coordinator. (He-A 510.02(a)(1), (d))

Approval and renewal

• “An approval shall be valid on the date of issuance and expire 5 years later on the last day of the month it was issued unless a completed application for renewal has been received prior to expiration.” (He-A 510.04(a))
• “Each IDSP shall complete and submit to the department an application form pursuant to He-A 510.01(a) at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current approval.” (He-A 510.04(b))
• The commissioner approves an IDSP if the applicant has:
  • “Submitted to the department a complete application”
  • “Met the applicable professional qualifications in He-A 510.02”
  • “Demonstrated the ability to comply, and has agreed to comply with all applicable requirements of He-A 500.”

  (He-A 510.03(e))

“The provider shall agree to work with and collaborate with the IDCMPs to satisfy all requirements in He-A 500 related to the service plan.” (He-A 510.01(d))