Originally published: . Volume 10, No. 4. Source pages: 7.
From Thursday, January 10, 2019, posted March 27
1. Chapter 3 Training and Credentials: Applied Health Service Provider (HSP)/General Applied Psychology (GAP) – Dr. Gormanous presented on this topic including a history, LSBEP’s current model and model options for moving forward in this endeavor. The members discussed this topic in depth and will continue to move forward looking at states that have implemented the Health Service Provider designation.
2. Developmental Training Programs including but not limited to University of New Orleans – Dr. Boggs presented this discussion, history and issues related to programs that are not currently accredited by the American Psychological Association, from which we frequently receive applicants for licensure, in order to ensure that an applicant’s training and credentials meet the statutory and regulatory requirements for licensure in Louisiana. The Board determined that the Developmental Psychology Program at the University of New Orleans (UNO) meets the criteria for this review. Ms. Monic was directed to follow up on the invitation to UNO […]
4. Proposed Rules: Continuing Education Requirements, Exemptions and Fees (LAC 46:LXIII.) 601, 603, 803, 805, 811, 905 and 4001) – Dr. Crouch presented a newly revised draft following review of the November 30, 2018 oral comments as well as the written comments received with regard to Section 805 of the proposed rules; which revisions were further discussed and approved for amendment at the December 14, 2018 Regular Meeting of the LSBEP. The board thoroughly reviewed the revisions, Dr. Gormanous moved in favor of the changes and requested Attorney Newton provide a legal review of the revisions prior to filing. The motion passed unanimously.
7. Policies and Procedures – The board discussed the ensuing requirement to hold a public hearing related to its rules as well as the previous public hearings for oral comments held by the LSBEP. In an effort to provide consistency and fairness, Dr. Gormanous moved in favor of establishing hearing procedures by policy. The motion passed unanimously.
From Friday, February 8, 2019, posted March 27 Executive Director Report
• The 2018 Audit has not been initiated due to short staffed;
• No Update in the matter: Nineteenth Judicial District; Parish of East Baton Rouge, State Of Louisiana, Division D, No.: 643,369: Glenn W. Ahava, Ph.D. v. LSBEP, on Appeal From September 18, 2015, Opinion and Order of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists;
• In the Matter Eric Cerwonka vs. Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists: On February 4, 2019 Judge Caldwell rendered his decision to deny Cerwonka’s petition for review and affirm the February 10, 2017 Opinion and Order of the LSBEP in the matter P15-16-03C, which order resulted in the revocation of the license of Eric Cerwonka to practice psychology in Louisiana.
• Ms. Monic requested the board affirm her attendance at the next ASPPB meeting is in Santa Fe, NM April 11-14, 2019 and confirm that no other representatives of the LSBEP would be in attendance.
• Ms. Monic reported on her attendance at FARB 1/24/19 – 1/27/19 stating that it was very educational and there were valuable materials and “take-aways” from the experience including guidelines for assessing good moral character, guidance on ensuring consistency across rotating boards and developing rules and policies, our need to develop and work on an “elevator speech” when we have an opportunity or need to educate the public and/or legislators; and balancing anti- competitive regulations with the need to ensure competence and public protection;
Liaison to Professional Organizations and Boards – Dr. Gormanous also reported on his attendance at FARB, independent of the board and served on a panel of presenters at FARB “Three E’s and a Fee: Education, Examination, Experience” Dr. Gormanous reiterated what a valuable experience he thought the conference was for both Ms. Monic and board members.
1. ASPPB, Board Nomination; Fellow Nomination and Ming Fisher Award Nomination – Ms. Monic advised the board of the call for nominations from ASPPB. Dr. Gormanous recommended that Ms. Monic take a look at the candidates eligible to be nominated for the Ming Fisher Award for consideration by the LSBEP for nomination. The board discussed the matter and agreed to review her recommendations for consideration at their next regularly scheduled meeting.
4. Inquiry from Aimee Elrod @ CredentialMed RE Medical Psychologists – The board reviewed and discussed this inquiry from Ms. Elrod regarding conflicting statements regarding the licensure of Medical Psychologists on LSBEP’s Online Verification page vs. LSBME’s Online Verifications page. The Board reviewed the issue and by motion of Dr. Gormanous, unanimously agreed in favor of sending a letter to LSBME requesting their requirements for a Medical Psychologist to retain their license with the LSBEP for the renewal of their license to practice medical psychology with LSBME. The board further approved Drs. Boggs and Gormanous to facilitate the letter.
5. Proposed Rules: Continuing Education Requirements, Exemptions and Fees (LAC 46:LXIII.) 601, 603, 803, 805, 811, 905 and 4001) – Dr. Crouch again presented this matter and reported on her work with Ms. Monic and Ms. Newton, provided correspondence with the Louisiana Psychological Association on their recommendations for revisions, and suggested other options for facilitating the provision for the board review of continuing professional development. The board thoroughly discussed this matter and affirmed their desire to continue to work on revising Chapter 8 to facilitate this provision. Attorney Newton was directed to work with Dr. Crouch on a new draft for board review.
8. Health Service Provider and General Applied Psychologist designations – Dr. Boggs reported on her research and status in developing revisions to the Louisiana licensing requirements. The board discussed the matter. Dr. Boggs recommended that the board continue to revise the process in light of recent judicial opinions, to avoid anti-trust issues, and to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Dr. Henke moved in favor of proceeding as recommended. The motion passed without objection.
University of New Orleans – Laura Scaramella, Ph.D. Chair, Dept. of Psychology and Elliott Beaton, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator and Diretor of the Stress, Cognition and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Laboratory presented at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the Developmental Psychology Program at the University of New Orleans (UNO).
By motion of Dr. Boggs, the board unanimously approved and directed Ms. Monic to put out a call for interested psychologists to be vetted for inclusion on a board approved evaluator list. Specifically noting a need for psychologists with proficiencies in evaluating: psychological, neuropsychological, forensic, substance abuse, fitness for duty and psychosexual issues.
Dr. Jesse Lambert is the outgoing member on the state psychology board, finishing his five-year term this June. Here he speaks with Executive Director Jaime Monic at a board meeting.
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