Patricia Kerstner

The board meeting agenda includes the review and action on various disciplinary and licensing matters, including case dismissals, consent agreements, and administrative hearings. The meeting will also cover financial reports for April and May, a discussion on the Chair and Secretary/Treasurer positions, updates on the new licensing system, social work compact advocacy, and conflict of interest forms. Additionally, requests for inactive status extensions and other administrative tasks will be addressed.

The board addressed several disciplinary and consent agenda items, including the dismissal of cases recommended by staff, some with letters of concern. Key discussions involved a complaint regarding a licensee's alleged failure to report suspected abuse, a voluntary license surrender due to a relationship violation, the modification of a consent agreement for a licensee, and a disciplinary matter involving a therapist's dual relationships and inadequate clinical documentation. The board reviewed evidence and heard testimony from both complainants and licensees before reaching decisions on each case.

The Board conducted administrative hearings and disciplinary matters, resulting in license revocations and the issuance of consent agreements for various professionals. The Board denied numerous licensure applications across counseling, social work, and addiction counseling disciplines due to failure to meet examination or minimum requirements. Financial reports for February and March were accepted. Furthermore, the Board discussed updates regarding website ADA compliance, the social work compact, a new licensing system, and the status of board appointments and audits. Requests for extensions of inactive status for three individuals were approved.

The board meeting will address a variety of agenda items, including the review of consent agenda items involving disciplinary cases and recommendations for dismissal. Administrative hearings for specific cases, formal interviews, and a review of various pending complaints and disciplinary matters are scheduled. Reports will be provided by the Chair, Treasurer, and Executive Director regarding financial statements, website ADA compliance, the social work compact advocacy, and updates on board appointments and internal systems. Additionally, the board will deliberate on requests for extensions of inactive status for licensees.

The board addressed several disciplinary and administrative matters. Key topics included the dismissal of multiple cases, the acceptance of non-disciplinary and disciplinary consent agreements, and the opening of complaints for further investigation. The board held reviews of specific disciplinary matters involving licensees, including deliberations on professional conduct, scope of practice, and record-keeping standards, resulting in the issuance of letters of concern and dismissals of certain allegations.