Article archive / June 1, 2016
Originally published: . Volume 7, No. 6. Source pages: 4.
Psychology Board
March: Investigations of Dual Licensed Psychologists – Ms. Monic and Dr. Zimmermann brought this issue to the Board where the Board currently has information concerning potential violations of two Licensed Psychologists who are also licensed with the Board of Medical Examiners. Ms. Monic requested direction from the Board on any history of dual investigations/ cooperation in investigations against dually licensed psychologists. The Board was not aware of a past precedent and directed Ms. Monic to proceed with an investigation under the current procedures.
March: RULE: Unlicensed Assistants to Psychologists – The Board continued to discuss the current requirements for supervision of unlicensed assistants and establishing a requirement to register assistants to psychologists. The Board agreed to continue its study and investigation of this potential.
April: “Finance Committee Report: “The Board reviewed Financial Statements for March 2016 prepared by Ms. Valerie Dominique. Ms. Monic summarized Ms. Dominique’s written report that the boards “…financial status remains steady. We budgeted to have a net loss (Revenue – Expenses) of $112,351. With 3 months remaining in this fiscal year you have a net loss of -$36,920…It appears that you are on track to stay on budget for FY ending June 30, 2016…” Ms. Monic further reported that although the board will report a deficit, funds were available to cover LSBEP expenses through the end of FY 2016.”
Executive Director’s Report: “Office operations are stable and the staff is current on all state reporting requirements. Ms. Monic continues to implement and/or reinstate proper procedures to address adequate segregation of duties and financial oversight on accounting procedures.” And, “Ms. Storer is doing excellent with the additional duties.”
“LSBEP Education & Outreach: Dr. Griffin discussed producing a webinar or online training for continuing professional development requirements for psychologists. Ms. Monic agreed to assist with investigating options to facilitate this. Dr. Burnett also discussed the potential for an online no-fail jurisprudence and/or ethics course that the board could offer annually for continuing professional development credit.”
Behavior Analyst Board
March: Policies and Procedures Committee: Ms. Bellaci prepared an example of scenarios for adhering to the Supervision Guidelines to be posted on the website.
Questions regarding exempt students, supervision record retention, and approved CEU’s were discussed and answered.
Ms. Bellaci will work on modifying the Change of Supervision Form within the Same Company form. Rules state it can be requested once a year, not multiple times a year.
April: Discussion Items: A question from an LBA regarding insurance providers using out of state BCBA’s, not licensed in Louisiana, to review and make recommendations on treatment in this state was discussed. Board members plan to attend a training workshop where this may be addressed. Board may also refer question to AAG to see if there is previous precedent to require out of state BCBA’s acting in this capacity to be licensed in the state where they are giving opinions.
LPC Board
April: Board members discussed SB 210 regarding Act 23 of 2015 session; HB 252 regarding Act 809 of 2014, and SB 239 regarding the proper venue for administrative hearings.
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