Originally published: . Volume 9, No. 5. Source pages: 9.
Executive Director Report –– ASPPB midyear meeting “ACCOUNTABILITY IN REGULATION” is scheduled to take place on April 12-15 in Savannah Marriott Riverfront. The Board discussed the need to attend this meeting in order to stay abreast of current events and initiatives by ASPPB. By motion of Dr. Henke, the board resolved to amend the budget and approve administrative travel expenses in the amount of $1800 for Ms. Monic to include airfare, hotel, meals not covered by the conference, transportation to/from airport and conference registration (if required).
Finance Committee Report –– Ms. Dominique reported that the financial status remains steady. We budgeted to have a net loss of -$2303. With 5 months remaining in the fiscal year, the Board has a net income of $169,353.37, income is under budget by $8,039.53. Expenses are under budget by $179,695.90.
Discussion Item –- Dr. Boggs reported the findings of her audit of the reciprocity allowances through ASPPB and ABPP. These findings included that ASPPB allows two routes to apply for the CPQ. First, full vetting which requires that the applicant be licensed in another jurisdiction for 5 years, APA approved programs of study (or an equivalent program determined by ASPPB), supervised experience totaling 3000 hours, no disciplinary history, and passing national examination. Option 2 involves a simplified application if the individual is a diplomat of ABPP, where supervised experience is not documented. ABPP does not conduct primary source verification of training and experience.
After discussing this matter at length, Dr. Lambert moved to rescind the reciprocity application in order that Louisiana properly vet applicants according to the required standards set by the LSBEP. The motion was tabled and placed on the Long Range Planning agenda for discussion at the request of Drs. Boggs and Crouch who require additional time to consider the implications. Dr. Boggs moved in favor of immediate action to address the vetting issue by requiring all applicants for licensure provide primary source verification of their education and supervised practice. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote as follows: Griffin – YEA, Lambert – YEA, Boggs- YEA, Crouch– YEA, Henke – YEA.
Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) Part I and Part II – The Board reviewed correspondence from the psychology licensing board in New York and further discussed its concerns with the development of the new EPPP and ASPPB’s requirement that jurisdictions require both Part I and II for licensure in Louisiana. Dr. Henke is working on drafting a letter to ASPPB.
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