Patricia Kerstner

The Board addressed a variety of disciplinary and administrative matters. Key discussion topics included an extensive consent agenda regarding cases recommended for dismissal, non-disciplinary and disciplinary consent agreements, and releases from agreements. The board also reviewed several formal complaints, resulting in actions such as license surrenders, probation, and mandated coursework or clinical supervision. Applications for licensure across counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, and addiction counseling were denied. Additionally, the board received reports on the e-licensing platform migration, addressed internal staff safety, reviewed participation in the Counseling Regulatory Board Summit, and granted a request for an inactive status extension.

The Board reviewed and approved a request from the respondent to be released from the terms and conditions of a previously established Non-Disciplinary Consent Agreement and Order. Consequently, the Board issued an order formally releasing the respondent from all requirements associated with that agreement.

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.