Heather Poole

The Board reviewed and accepted the financial report and OK Medical Board invoices. Discussions were held regarding the Executive Director's report, including legislative updates on HB3888 and upcoming training sessions. Appointments were confirmed for the Counselors Assistance Program Committee. The Board addressed several continuances for consent orders and evaluated petitions for licensure eligibility. Additionally, the Board established new policies regarding supervisor credentials, determining that non-LADC or LADC/MH licensees may no longer serve as supervisors for CADC or LADC candidates, with specific notice requirements for affected parties. The Board also reviewed recommendations from the Complaint Review Committee, resulting in the dismissal of two complaints, and certified several candidates for licensure or certification.

The meeting included the presentation and approval of the financial report and Medical Board invoices for August and September 2025. The board approved the 2026 meeting dates. A discussion was held regarding the roles of the Complaints Review Committee (CRC) and the Counselors Assistance Programs (CAP), resulting in an agreement that they should function as two separate committees. The board entered executive session to discuss Michael Maddox's Counselors Assistance Program agreement, which was subsequently tabled until the January 2026 meeting. The board also reviewed an agreed Order of Continuance for Natasha Allmon, deciding to review her case immediately following her sentencing, and noted a statement from Fakhry Taleb regarding making his CADC status inactive. A request by Jamie LoVecchio Hays to have her teaching courses accepted for 'MH' credential addition was denied. The committee recommended finding no probable cause for two complaints, which the Board approved for dismissal. Finally, the Board voted to certify/license Shannon Stout.

Key discussion items for this meeting include the determination of a quorum, compliance with the Open Meetings Act, and review of the financial report, which involves presentation, review of Medical Board invoices, and final approval. The Executive Director's report will cover updates on an Administrative Assistant, the Director's leave schedule, Administrative Rules, the 2025 Fall Training schedule, OBLADC changes, and setting the 2026 Board Meeting Dates. Significant action items involve licensure and certification issues, including deliberations regarding Michael Maddox due to an embezzlement conviction and Natasha Allmon due to a federal healthcare fraud conviction, potentially involving Executive Sessions. Other agenda items cover a petition for licensure eligibility after a criminal conviction, a request for an extension of time for a LADC Candidate, and a request to approve courses taught by a current LADC for credential addition. The Board will also discuss recommendations from the Complaint Review Committee where no probable cause was found for several complaints, and discuss candidates who have completed requirements for licensure or certification.

The Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors held a regular board meeting where they discussed several key issues. These included the presentation of the Statement of Compliance with the Open Meetings Act, financial reports, and the Executive Director's Report, which covered administrative updates and proposed changes to administrative rules. The board also discussed the appointment of a Board designee and reviewed a request for a meeting continuance. Additionally, they addressed a case involving a plea of guilty to embezzlement, considered a request for an extension to complete licensure requirements, and reviewed a petition for an initial determination of eligibility for licensure following a criminal conviction. The board also addressed recommendations from the Complaint Review Committee and discussed candidates who have completed requirements for licensure or certification.

The Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors held a special meeting where they elected officers for Fiscal Year 2026, reviewed the financial report, and discussed requests for extensions of time to complete licensure requirements for multiple LADC candidates. The board also reviewed petitions for initial determinations of eligibility for licensure or certification following criminal convictions. Additionally, the board entered an executive session to interview candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant and discussed recommendations from the Complaint Review Committee, addressing multiple complaints related to dual relationships, client abandonment, incompetence, billing, fraud, boundaries, substance abuse, and sexual relationships. The meeting also included discussion and possible action on candidates who have completed requirements for licensure or certification.