Bureau of Occupational Licenses
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Regular Board Minutes of May 2 & 3, 2006
ROLL
CALL:
Roberta
Crockett, M.A., Chairman
Jerome
Fischer, Ph.D.
Bobbie
Birdsall Ph.D.
Brenda
Freeman, Ph.D.
Eric
Jones, Ph.D.
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
Kathryn
T. Hill
BUREAU
STAFF PRESENT:
Rayola
Jacobsen, Bureau Chief
Roger
Hales, Administrative Attorney
Emily
MacMasters, Deputy Attorney General
Marcie
McGinty, Administrative Assistant / Investigative Unit
Janice
Wiedrick, Technical Records Specialist 2
Deborah
Sexton, Technical Records Specialist 1
ALSO
PRESENT:
Chantel
Jones, IMHCA
Pat
Alexander, IMHCA
Robert
Payne, Social Worker Board Chair
William
Bruce, Applicant
Chairman
Roberta Crockett opened the meeting at 9:00 a.m.
The
Board reviewed the February 7 & 8, 2006 minutes and made some
corrections. Moved by Dr. Jones to approve the minutes as
corrected. Seconded by Dr. Fischer, motion carried.
Ms.
Jacobsen informed the Board regarding the newest assignments for the bureau,
which are The Physical Therapists and The Athletic Commission, additionally the
Naturopathic Physicians Board is becoming organized and has had two
meetings.
Ms.
Jacobsen gave a brief overview for contractors registration. There are nearly
16,000 contractors with registrations in hand and there is a good possibility
that we would meet the estimated 17,000 by July 1st. The
Contractor Board has been conducting meetings on a weekly basis for the last
year.
Ms.
MacMaster presented case COU-2005-7 for Board review. Moved by Dr.
Fischer that the Board accept the stipulation for COU-2005-7 pending following
changes made. Not authorized to supervise Professional Counselors and/or
Marriage & Family Therapists for 5 years. Also add 15 hours of
ethics germane to Counselor and Marriage & Family Therapist to be completed
within a year. Seconded by Dr. Jones, motion carried.
Ms.
Jacobsen then presented the investigative report as outlined below:
Fiscal
Year-2006: To date eleven (11) complaints have been received and are
currently under investigation.
Fiscal
Year-2005: Twenty-eight (28) complaints were received. Of those eight (8)
were closed without action, three (3) were referred for formal action, and
seventeen (17) remain open and under investigation.
Fiscal
Year-2004: Twenty-six (26) complaints were received. Of those fifteen (15)
were closed without action, three (3) were referred for formal action, and
eight (8) remain open and under investigation.
Fiscal
Year-2003: Twenty-one (21) complaints were received. Of those twelve (12)
were closed without action, four (4) were referred for formal action, and five
(5) remain under investigation.
Ms.
Jacobsen presented the financial report showing a positive balance of
$24,728.55 as of 3/31/2006. Beginning balance at the end of fiscal year 2005
was $71,914.87 with current revenue being $88,271.81 and expenditures
$135,458.13.
The
Board proposed an update to Rule 004(01) to be drafted by Attorney, Roger Hales
to change year from 1995 ACA Code of Ethics to specify compliance with 2005 ACA
Code of Ethics. Dr. Fischer moved to amend Rule 004(01) to read ACA
Standard effective 2005. Dr. Freeman seconded, motion carried.
Dr.
Birdsall moved to adopt hearing officers Findings of Fact & Conclusion of
law against complaint COU-2005-1/Charles Bunch. Seconded by Dr. Jones,
motion carried.
Dr.
Jones moved to suspend COU-2005-1/Charles Bunch license for 6 months (withheld)
and that he be held responsible for costs and attorney fees. Seconded by
Dr. Fischer, motion carried. Ms. Crockett stated for the record, she was
in favor of imposing a fine.
Ms.
Crockett and Dr. Jones recused themselves from case COU-2004-1/Gail
Ater.
Board
member Ms. Hill joined the meeting via telephone conference.
Dr.
Jones moved to enter executive session for discussion of possible litigation in
the case of COU-2004-1/Gail Ater. Seconded by Dr. Freeman, motion
carried.
Dr.
Birdsall moved to return to regular session. Seconded by Dr. Freeman,
motion carried.
Dr.
Birdsall moved to approve counsel to pursue appeal in the case of
COU-2004-1/Gail Ater. Seconded by Dr. Freeman, motion carried.
The
Board reviewed an email from Chantel Jones of IMHCA requesting clarification
over supervisors during the graduate training program. The Board will
gather information to determine if change in Rule 150 (02)b to strike the word
“postgraduate” should be considered. A letter will be drafted and sent
out to colleges, universities and associations to solicit comments and feedback
on post graduate supervision. Dr. Fischer moved to appoint Ms. Crockett
to draft a letter. Seconded by Dr. Jones, motion carried.
The
Board broke for lunch at 12pm.
The
meeting reconvened at 1:10pm.
The
Board was joined by Mr. Robert Payne, Chair for the Board of Social
Workers. Mr. Payne expressed to members of the Board that by using the
same language in their Rules, it would then be feasible to recognize each
others supervision. More over amending Rule 225 (01)(b)(i) and Rule 238
(03)(b) to read from Licensed Clinical Social Worker to Licensed Registered Clinical
Social Worker. Dr. Jones commended Mr. Payne on the work that had been
done with the Social Workers Rules and the Board extended an open invite to the
Board Chair of Social Work Examiners to attend meetings.
William
Bruce addressed the Board regarding his Marriage & Family Therapy licensure
application. Mr. Bruce provided clarification of courses. The Board
will take Mr. Bruce’s comments under advisement. Ms. Crockett will
contact Mr. Bruce directly about the Boards decision.
Discussion
on changes in Rule 425, requiring 20 hours of Continuing Education with 3 of
those hours being in ethics. The Board determined that it could be a
hardship on some individuals to meet the new requirement. Dr. Birdsall
moved to add notes regarding Continuing Education on the internet explaining
hardship clause. Seconded by Dr. Fischer, motion carried.
Dr.
Birdsall moved to send notices to LPC’s concerning the change to Rule 425
requiring 20 hours of continuing education with 3 hours of those in ethics,
that went into effect with the adjournment of the legislature. It has
come to the Board’s attention that this change has created a hardship to
achieve license renewal. Under Rule 425 (05) Special Exemption, the Board
is willing to consider a hardship exemption for the 1st renewal of
their license. The requests must be in writing via letters or emails to
be documented in their file. These requests may be sent in with their
renewal. Phone calls and the inability to reach someone will be
unacceptable. Seconded by Dr. Fischer, motion carried.
The
Board discussed Dr. Richard Craig’s documentation of Continuing
Education. Will follow up with Attorney, Roger Hales. Tabled
discussion for next day when counsel is present.
The
Board discussed changing the July Board meeting to a June Board meeting for
those who have just graduated. The Board agreed it does not allow enough
time for graduates to get their paperwork to the bureau in time to be reviewed
at a June meeting. The Board agreed to leave the schedule the same for
now.
The
Board discussed a correspondence letter from Matt Youngberg concerning his
supervision hours. Specifically, “can hours be counted prior to
registration”. The Board agreed that in the Rules it states “shall be
registered”. The Board directed the Bureau to draft a response to Mr.
Youngberg.
Dr.
Jones moved to change language in the Rules. In Rule 200(01)(a) Document
at least two years of experience as a licensed counselor in
Rule
225 (01)(b)(i) to read: Licensed Clinical Social Workers registered
with the Social Work Board, or Marriage and family Therapists registered
with the Board.
Rule
238 (03)(b) to read: Supervision must be obtained from a registered marriage
& family therapist or a licensed clinical professional counselor registered
with the Board, licensed psychologist, licensed clinical social
worker registered with the social work board or licensed psychiatrist.
Seconded by Dr. Freeman, motion carried.
Dr.
Jones moved to adjourn the meeting at 4pm and reconvene at 9am Wed. May 3rd.
Seconded by Dr. Fischer, motion carried.
Wednesday
May 3rd, 2006
Meeting
called to order by Board Chair at 9am.
The
Board again discussed changing their meetings from July to June. The
Board agreed it does not allow adequate time for graduates to get their
paperwork into the bureau for it to be processed and ready for a review with
the Board at a June meeting. The Board agreed to leave the meetings the
same for now however, noted what graduates can do after graduation before
becoming licensed. Stating licensure laws do not prevent you from working
after you graduate and while awaiting your licensure application review.
Applicants should refer to themselves as a postgraduate intern in counseling,
or in some manner that does not confuse clients. Applicants CANNOT refer
to themselves as licensed. And they must practice under
supervision.
“or of an intern
in counseling acting under the direct supervision of a licensed
professional
counselor in private practice as established and limited by rules of the board,
provided, that such person be designated, for example, a "counselor
intern"
Applicants
for licensure do not have to register as counselor interns according to our
Board Rule 245. “may” register is a voluntary act, not a mandated one.
In
regards to Dr. Fischer nearing the end of his term on the Board, they reviewed
a correspondence letter from IMHCA on proposed nominations of a new Board
member. The Board wants to make sure the Bureau is notifying
organizations of who is on or leaving the Board. The Board would also
like to know what kind of form these organizations receive as
notification.
The
correspondence went on to state IMHCA unanimously voted to make nominations to
the Governor for the position that Dr. Jerome Fischer has been filling.
IMHCA expressed their gratitude for Dr. Fischer’s commitment and willingness to
serve on the Board.
The
Board also reviewed another correspondence letter from IMHCA rendering a
decision on Biofeedback. Dr. Freeman moved to have Ms. Crockett draft a
letter stating the Board believes biofeedback is an appropriate modality of
treatment within the scope of practicing counselors who are appropriately
trained and then send to IMHCA. Seconded by Dr. Jones, motion carried.
Portability
The
Board discussed AASCB Data Bank and National Credential Registry.
Specifically Group II certification. The Board’s discussion of an
addition to the Endorsement Rule 300(06). Dr. Jones moved to have Attorney,
Roger Hales propose a new Rule to allow acceptance of Group II AASCB
certification under NCR or any additional group as approved by the Board, to
supersede having to meet 3 of the 5 requirements as is now required in Rule
300(06). Seconded by Dr. Fischer, motion carried.
The
Board reviewed the language for the postcards to be sent to all LPC’s on
Continuing Education hardships. Dr. Fischer moved to approve language and
mail out only to LPC’s. Seconded by Dr. Jones, motion carried.
The
Board reviewed Dr. Craig’s rejection of continuing education credits upon
renewal. Per Rule 425(02) Documentation of Attendance. The Board
agreed that documentation from Dr. Freeman, stating Dr. Craig was in attendance
would suffice in this case. Ms. Crockett to draft a letter to
associations on the requirements for certificates and have it added to the
Continuing Education page on the internet.
The
Board also discussed what constitutes ethics. Continuing education
doesn’t have a specific description but as a guideline they could follow the
definition in 54-3405c(1)(e) Idaho code for MFT’s in graduate school and also
the description for professional counselors in graduate school found in Rule
150 01 (8).
Informed
Consent
Dr.
Birdsall moved to adopt Dr. Fischer’s informed consent outline pending
corrections. With the request that the Bureau then post on the
web. Seconded by Dr. Freeman, motion carried.
The
Board broke for lunch 11:40.
The
Board reconvened at 1pm.
Dr.
Jones moved to enter into executive session to review applications.
Seconded by Dr. Fischer, motion carried.
Dr.
Fischer moved to enter into regular session. Seconded by Dr. Freeman,
motion carried.
Dr.
Fischer moved to license those applicants who were approved by the Board and to
send letters to the rest. Seconded by Dr. Jones, motion carried.
Discussion
was held on the AMFTRB meeting in September. Ms. Crockett, Dr. Fischer
and Dr. Jones will be in attendance.
The
AASCB will meet in January and Dr. Freeman and Dr. Birdsall will be in
attendance.
The
next Board meeting is scheduled for July 18th & 19th,
2006 at the Bureau of Occupational Licenses.
Dr.
Freeman moved to adjourn meeting. Seconded by Dr. Fischer, motion
carried.
Licenses
Issued ~ May 4th, 2006.
LPC
BALLARD,
KRISTA
LPC-3592
BENNETT,
LINDSI
ANN
LPC-3517
BRADLEY,
CATHERINE JEANIENE LPC-3624
BROWINING,
JENNIFER MICHELLE LPC-3572
FRANCIS,
JANE
C
LPC-3343
GOODWIN,
JASON
HAYES
LPC-3639
JONES,
WARREN
J
LPC-3468
KAFKA,
ERIC
LPC-3636
KENNAUGH,
BROOKE
ANN
LPC-3447
LARSON,
SHAURA
LPC-3646
LIVINGSTON-CLARK,
LANETTE G LPC-3630
LORINNE,
RENA
LPC-3454
NEARING,
JANA
LPC-3647
PARENT,
LINDSEY
LPC-3661
RITTER,
SYLVIA W
LPC-3643
TACKETT,
TERRI
LPC-3617
VANLENT,
MARK
A
LPC-3419
ZIMMERMAN,
ZIMMERMAN,
MARY
MIKELL
LPC-3664
LMFT
COVEY,
DAVID
JR
LMFT-3659
LCPC
BAKER,
SANIE
LCPC-3641
LONG,
MARY
MARGARET
LCPC-3666
LUTES,
KENDRA
LCPC-3551
SHULL,
JUSTIN
LCPC-3538
INTERN
SMITH-WARDEN,
CHARMAINE
______________________________
_______________________________
Roberta
Crockett, M.A., Chair
Dr.
Jerry Fischer, Ph.D. Vice Chair
______________________________
_______________________________
Dr.
Bobbie Birdsall,
Ph.D.
Dr. Brenda Freeman, Ph.D.
______________________________
________________________________
Dr.
Eric Jones, Ph.D.
Ms. Kathryn T. Hill (absent)
______________________________
Rayola
Jacobsen, Bureau Chief