Professional Assistance Program Application


1. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: ___________________

2. BIRTH DATE: __________________

3. PRINT FULL NAME EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON YOUR LICENSE.

 Last:  ______________________________

 First:  ______________________________

 Middle: ______________________________

4. ADDRESS:

 Care of: ______________________________________

 Street: ______________________________________

   ______________________________________

 City:  ______________________________________

 State: ___________  Zip Code: ______________

5. TELEPHONE:

 Home: (_____) ___________________

 Work: (_____) ___________________

6. List the profession(s) in which you are licensed in New York State, and the corresponding license number(s).

  ________________________________________

  ________________________________________

 List all other states and countries in which you are licensed or registered to practice:

 ___________________________________________________________________________

7. How did you learn about the professional assistance program?

 ___________________________________________________________________________

 ___________________________________________________________________________

 ___________________________________________________________________________

8. Describe the events that led to your application to PAP:

 _________________________________________________________________________

 _________________________________________________________________________

 _________________________________________________________________________

9. a. Have you had treatment in the past for alcohol and/or substance abuse?

   YES NO (circle one)

 b. Are you currently in treatment for alcoholism or other substance abuse?

   YES NO (circle one)

 Describe the treatment program(s) you have completed, are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, starting with most recent.

  Date        Name of Agency   Length of stay

 _______________ ___________________________________ ___________________

 _______________ ___________________________________ ___________________

 _______________ ___________________________________ ___________________

 _______________ ___________________________________ ___________________

10. Are you involved in any Twelve Step Program (AA/NA), etc? YES NO (circle one)

11. Do you have a sponsor? YES NO (circle one)

12. Are you currently being monitored via toxicology screens? YES NO (circle one)

 If "Yes", do they test for alcohol? __________________________________________

13. Are you under any psychiatric care? YES NO (circle one)

 If "Yes", please explain. ____________________________________________________

 _________________________________________________________________________

 _________________________________________________________________________

 _________________________________________________________________________

14. Are you taking any psychotropic medications? YES NO (circle one)

 If "Yes", list the medications. ______________________________________________

15. Are there any current restrictions on your license in this state or in any other state or country?  YES NO (circle one)

 If "Yes", please explain. ___________________________________________________

16. Are you or have you every been subject to any investigation or prosecution by the Office of Professional Discipline? YES NO (circle one)

 If "Yes", please explain. ___________________________________________________

17. Have you ever been charged with or convicted of a crime (felony or misdemeanor) in any state or country? YES NO (circle one)
If "Yes", please explain, and indicate the state or country where it took place or is pending:

 __________________________________________________________________________

18. Describe your present professional practice, including place and address of employment, responsibility, etc.

 __________________________________________________________________________

 __________________________________________________________________________

19. AFFIDAVIT

 I affirm that no patient or client harm has resulted from my impairment. I hereby consent to the investigation by the Department of any question of eligibility arising from a question of patient or client harm. Under penalties of perjury, I declare and affirm that the statements made in this application, including accompanying statements and documents, are true, complete, and correct. I understand that any false or misleading information in, or in connection with, my application may lead to disciplinary charges and discharge from the Professional Assistance Program.

 

 Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ____/____/_____

 

 Attach consent forms to the application and mail to:

Professional Assistance Program
New York State Education Department
80 Wolf Road
Suite 204
Albany, NY 12205-2643


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Updated, May 28, 1999