Article archive / October 2017
Originally published: . Volume 8, No. 10. Source pages: 6.
Ms. Monic reported that the Board’s total operating loss at the end of the 2016-17FY was -$167,976 (Total Revenues $272,783 less Operating Expenses $440,759). Given the Board’s net position at the beginning of the FY (-$216,841) the net position ending FY 2016-17 is -$384,767. Ms. Monic encouraged the Board members to continue actively pursuing the options for developing revenue sources as set for discussion on this days agenda.
Emeritus Status Rule – Dr. Griffin presented this topic noting that he would like to see the Board redevelop the Emeritus status as a true retired status where a psychologist is fully retired and therefore not required to report continuing education and required to pay a nominal fee to maintain. Dr. Henke moved to continue to establish such status as described by Dr. Griffin and begin rule making. The motion passed unanimously.
Inactive License Status – The Board agreed to continue to develop an inactive status and explore how this works in other jurisdictions.
LSBEP Review and Approval of Continuing Professional Development – The Board agreed to continue to explore the review and approval of continuing education.
Masters Level License – Dr. Henke elaborated on advantages to a Masters License being to increase mental health services to rural populations noting that it would be challenging separating the doctoral scope of practice from the masters level scope of practice. Dr. Henke noted that the American Psychological Association is moving in the direction of supporting Masters Level licenses.
Registration of Assistants to Psychologists – Dr. Griffin presented this topic to the Board. Dr. Henke moved to eliminate the proposed rule development that would require the registration of assistants to psychologists with the LSBEP. Dr. Henke’s motion passed by roll call vote as follows: Griffin – Abstained, Boggs – YEA, Lambert – YEA, Henke – YEA, Crouch – YEA.
Complaints Committee (Ad hoc Study Group)(JL) – Dr. Lambert proposed that the Ad hoc Study group be comprised of himself, a member of the Louisiana Psychological Association, Attorney Courtney P. Newton and Ms. Monic. The primary objective of the group will be to meet monthly for 4 months to review and examine the complaints process of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and report to the Board on potential revisions to the process.
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