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|Cannon Building |STATE OF DELAWARE |Telephone: (302) 744-4500 |

|861 Silver Lake Blvd., Suite 203 |DEPARTMENT OF STATE |Fax: (302) 739-2711 |

|Dover, Delaware 19904-2467 |DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION |Website: dpr. |

PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES: BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROFESSIONALS

MEETING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May SeptemberNovember 2274, 2006 at 12:00 p.m.

PLACE: 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware

Conference Room A, second floor of the Cannon Building

MINUTES APPROVED: January 24, 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT

Russell Buskirk, LCDP, President

Michael Kriner, LCDP, Vice President

Michael Kriner, LCDP, Vice President

Carmetah Murray, Public Member, Secretary

David Ciamaricone, LPCMH

Dr. James Wilson, LPCMH

Dr. James Walsh, LPCMH

Dr. William Northey, LMFT

Daniel Cherneski, LMFT

Daniel Cherneski, LMFT

Maynard Gregory, LCDP

Robert Doyle, Public Member

Vera Murrell, Public Member

Robert Doyle, Public Member

Division Staff/Deputy Attorney General PRESENT

Chris Spizzirri, Deputy Attorney General

Timothy OswellTimothy Oswell, Administrative Specialist II

ALSO PRESENT

None

Vera Sitze, Court Reporter

MEMBERS ABSENT

Carmetah Murray, Public Member, Secretary

Russell Buskirk, LCDP, President

David Ciamaricone, LPCMH

Mary Krieger, LPCMH

Michael Kriner, LCDP, Vice President

Dr. John Walker, LMFT

David Ciamaricone, LPCMH

Mary Krieger, LPCMH

Dr. John Walker, LMFT

Vera Murrell, Public Member

Dawn Brown, Public Member

Robert Doyle, Public MemberVera Murrell, Public Member

Dawn Brown, Public Member

CALL TO ORDER

Mrr. Buskirk Buskirk called the meeting to order at 12:15 0842 p.m.

REVIEW OF MINUTES

The Board reviewed the April JuneOctober 22586, 2006 minutes for approval. DMDr. Northey CherneskiNorthey made a motion, seconded by DrMsr. Walsh MurrayKriner to approve the minutes as amendedpresentedamended. Motion unanimously carried.

PUBLIC HEARING ON RULES CHANGES TO 6.0 – RENEWAL OF LICENSURE

The Board held a public hearing for the proposed changes to Regulations 6.0. Mr. Buskirk opened the hearing at 12:45 p.m. Verbatim testimony was recorded. Mr. Spizzirri read a draft of the final order. The proposed changes were reviewed by the Board. The Board received no public comment. Dr. Northey made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cherneski to adopt the rules as proposed. Motion unanimously carried. A final order will be prepared by Mr. Spizzirri and brought to the October meeting for signatures.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Review of Tabled Application for LPCMH Licensure by NBCC Certification – Therese CannonFormal Denial of LPCMH Application that has been Proposed to Deny – Warren Mays

The Board reviewed a letter from Ms. Cannon’s supervisor that documented her clinical supervision. Mr. Cherneski Dr. Walsh made a motion, seconded by DrMs. Northey Murrell to approve denyMs. Cannon’s the application of Warren Mays application. The board had previously proposed to deny Mr. Mays’ application and the applicant failed to pursue his right to appeal the board’s proposal. Motion unanimously carried.

Formal Denial of LCDP Application that has been Proposed to Deny – Laura Hummel

Mr. Cherneski made a motion, seconded by Ms. Murrell to deny the application of Laura Hummel. The board had previously proposed to deny Ms. Hummel’s application and the applicant failed to pursue her right to appeal the board’s proposal. Mr. Buskirk abstained. Motion carried.

Schedule 2007 Meeting Dates

Review of Tabled Application for LPCMH Licensure by NBCC Certification - Leah Robinson-Heckles

Mr. Doyle made a motion, seconded by Dr. Walsh to not meet in August and December of the 2007 calendar year. Motion unanimously carried.

Dr. Northey made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kriner to approve the following meeting dates of the Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals for the 2007 calendar year. The Board will continue to meet at 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room A of the Cannon Building. Motion unanimously carried.

January 24, 2007 June 27, 2007

February 28, 2007 July 25, 2007

March 28, 2007 September 26, 2007

April 25, 2007 October 24, 2007

May 23, 2007 November 28, 2007

Dr. Northey made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kriner to cancel the Board’s December 2006 meeting. Motion unanimously carried.

The Board reviewed Ms. Robinson-Heckles’s tabled application for LPCMH licensure by NBCC certification and letters submitted from her administrative supervisor and clinical supervisor submitted in support of her application. Dr. Walsh made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cherneski to propose to deny Ms. Robinson-Heckles’s application because the counseling experience obtained at the Brandywine School does not meet the requirements of Rule 2.4 which requires the experience to be mental health counseling services in a professional mental health clinical setting. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Tabled Application for LPCMH Licensure by NBCC Certification – LuAnn Cusic

The Board reviewed a letter from Ms. Cusic’s supervisor that documented her clinical supervisor was and is currently a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Delaware. Mr. Ciamaricone made a motion, seconded by Mr. Maynard to approve Ms. Cusic’s application. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Tabled Application for LPCMH Licensure by NBCC Certification – Amy Libby

The Board reviewed an updated supervisory reference form from Ms. Libby’s supervisor that documented her total number of hours of direct supervision obtained in a time period that did not exceed four (4) calendar years. Dr. Walsh made a motion, seconded by Mr. Doyle to approve Ms. Libby’s application. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Draft Rule 6.0 for Online License Renewals

Mr. Spizzirri presented the Board with a draft of changes to Rule 6.0 that would allow for the use of attestations for online renewals. Dr. Northey made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cherneski to approve the draft as presented. Motion unanimously carried.

Close Complaint # 33-01-06

As the contact person for complaint, Dr. Walsh concurred with the recommendation of the attorney generals office to close complaint # 33-01-06. Dr. Walsh made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ciamaricone to close the complaint. Motion unanimously carried.

NEW BUSINESS

Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by NBCC CertificationReciprocity – Priscilla Murphy Lawrence Evans

The Board reviewed Ms. Murphy’s Albright’s application for LPCMH licensure by reciprocity from Pennsylvania. Dr. Walsh made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ciamaricone Cherneski to approve Ms. Murphy’s Albright’s application. Dr. Walsh abstained. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by Certification – Leah ScottReview of Application for LPCMH Licensure by NBCC CertificationReciprocity – Leah Robinson- HecklesNorma Ringel

The Board reviewed MsMs. Robinson-Heckles’Ringel’sScott’s application for LPCMH licensure by NBCC reciprocitycertification from Texas. Texas is not an approved reciprocal state. However, Ms. Ringel will have been licensed for five years on October 23, 2006. MrDr. Ciamaricone CherneskiWalsh made a motion, seconded by DrMr. Walsh Gregory to table Ms. Robinson-Heckles’approve Ms. Ringel’sScott’s application. contingent upon Ms.

Ringel completing five years of licensure as a Texas licensed professional counselor. for letters from her supervisors attesting to the nature of her professional counseling experience. Dr. Northey opposed. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by Reciprocity – Neda Biggs

Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by NAMP Certification – Gregg Drevno

The Board reviewed Msr. Drevno’s Biggs’ application for LPCMH licensure by reciprocity from the state of Pennsylvania.. MDr. Northey Cherneski made a motion, seconded by Msr. Doyle Murray to approve Msr. Bigg’s Drevno’s application. DMr. Ciamaricone Walsh abstained. Motion carried.

Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by Certification – Teri Isabella

Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by Reciprocity NBCC Certification – Crystal Larry Hensley Jr.Lattanzio

The Board reviewed Ms. Isabella’s application for LPCMH licensure by NBCC certification. Dr. Walsh made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gregory to approve Ms. Isabella’s application. Motion unanimously carried.

The Board reviewed Mrs. Lattanzio’s Hensley’s application for LPCMH licensure by reciprocity from Pennsylvania.. MrDr. Ciamaricone Northey made a motion, seconded by MsMr. Kriner. Murray to approve propose to deny Msr. Hensley’sLattanzio’s application because the number of hours of professional counseling experience and supervised experience listed on his application and supporting documents were less than the required minimum of 3200 hours of experience.. Motion unanimously unanimously carried.

Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by Certification – Sharon Gardner Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by NBCC Certification – Christina Mazzeo

The Board reviewed Ms. Gardner’s application for LPCMH licensure by NBCC certification. Dr. Walsh made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kriner to table Ms. Gardner’s application for more specific information on the provision of professional counseling services such as assessment, diagnostic study and face-to-face counseling. Ms. Gardner may submit a job description from her employer do document this information. The job description should confirm that the primary function of her counseling experience is to provide professional counseling services. Mr. Cherneski abstained. Mr. Doyle and Dr. Northey opposed. Motion carried.

The Board reviewed Ms. Mazzeo’s application for LPCMH licensure. Mr. Spizzirri advised the board that supervision for the purpose of obtaining licensure as a professional counselor must be provided by a Delaware licensee. Dr. Northey made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kriner to table Ms. Mazzeo’s application until the November 2006 so that Mr. Spizzirri would have more time to consider his interpretation of the statute. Motion unanimously carried.

Review Updated LACMH Application and Forms

The Board reviewed a draft of an updated application for Licensed Associate Counselor of Mental Health. After minor changes to the draft form are made, it will be available on the Division of Professional Regulation’s web site. The older version will no longer be available.Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by NBCC Certification – Amy Downing

The Board reviewed Ms. Downing’s application for LPCMH licensure by certification. Dr. Northey made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kriner to table Ms. Downing’s application for updated application and supervision forms that document the required number of post-master’s experience and supervision. Motion unanimously carried.

Election of Officers

Mr. Buskirk made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kriner to accept the following board members as President, Vice President and Secretary beginning at the Board’s next meeting on January 24, 2007. Motion unanimously carried.

President – Dr. Northey

Vice President – Mr. Cherneski

Secretary – Mr. DoyleReview of Legislative Sponsorship Letters from James Collinsquest to Return to Active Status – Mary Beth Rimmer

The Board reviewed letters Ms. Rimmer’s request to return to active status.from the James Collins, Director of the Division of Professional Regulation to lawmakers that concerned changes to the Board’s statute. Ms. Murray made a motion, seconded by Mr. Doyle to approve Ms. Rimmer’s request. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Application for LACMH Licensure by Certification – Catrina Hinds

Discussion of HB 517 from the 143rd Session of the General Assembly

Mr. Buskirk suggested the Board track HB 517, which would create a uniform cease and desist authority for the boards. The legislation would further authorize the boards to establish and impose administrative fines against persons who violate such cease and desist orders. However, it was noted that this bill died at the end of the last General Assembly and would have to be re-introduced during the 143rd session of the General Assembly. The Board would like to track this bill if it is re-introduced.

The Board reviewed Ms. Hind’s application for LACMH licensure. Dr. Walsh made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cherneski to approve Ms. Hind’s application. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Application for LCDP Licensure by Reciprocity – Beatrice Hamilton

The Board reviewed Ms. Hamilton’s application for LCDP licensure by reciprocity from the state of Maryland.

Mr. Kriner made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gregory to approve the application. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Application for LCDP Licensure by DCB Inc. Certification – Kathryn Donatello

The Board reviewed Ms. Donatello’s application for LCDP licensure. Mr. Cherneski made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gregory to approve the application. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Application for LMFT Licensure by Reciprocity - Beatrice Hamilton

The Board reviewed Ms. Hamilton’s application for LMFT licensure by reciprocity from the state of Maryland. Maryland is an approved reciprocal state. Mr. Cherneski made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gregory to approve the application. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Application for LMFT Licensure by Reciprocity - Carol Spelman

The Board reviewed Ms. Spelman’s application for LMFT licensure by reciprocity. Ms. Spelman has been licensed for more than five years in New Jersey. Dr. Northey made a motion, seconded by Ms. Murrell to approve the application. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Application for LMFT Licensure by Reciprocity - Vicki Primer

The Board reviewed Ms. Primer’s application for LMFT licensure by reciprocity from the state of Maryland. Maryland is an approved reciprocal state. Mr. Cherneski made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gregory to approve the application. Dr. Northey recused himself. Motion carried.

Close Complaint # 33-02-06

As the contact person for complaint, Dr. Walsh concurred with the recommendation of the attorney general’s office to close complaint # 33-02-06. Dr. Walsh made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gregory to close the complaint. Motion unanimously carried.

Request for Inactive Status – Elizabeth Bean

The Board reviewed Ms. Bean’s request to be placed on inactive status. Mr. Kriner made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cherneski to approve the request. Motion unanimously carried.

Request for Inactive Status – Martin Okiri

The Board reviewed Mr. Okiri’s request to be placed on inactive status. Mr. Kriner made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cherneski to approve the request. Motion unanimously carried.

Request for Hardship Extension – Christine Gordon

The Board reviewed Ms. Gordon’s request for hardship extension. Mr. Kriner made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cherneski to approve the request. Motion unanimously carried.

Request for Hardship Extension – Bonnie Gladu

The Board reviewed Ms. Gladu’s request for hardship extension. Mr. Kriner made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cherneski to approve the request. Motion unanimously carried.

Request for Hardship Extension – Erin Worden

The Board reviewed Ms. Worden’s request for hardship extension. Mr. Kriner made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cherneski to approve the request. Motion unanimously carried.

Correspondence

Request for proposal to deny hearing – Lisa Shaffner

Ms. Shaffner requested that the Board schedule a hearing on her application, which the Board proposed to deny at its October 25, 2006 meeting. A hearing will be scheduled for the Board’s January 24, 2007 meeting date.

There was no correspondence for the Board to review.

Other Business (for discussion only)

There was no other business before the board.Mr. Gregory asked if his being a volunteer reviewer for the Delaware Certification Board would create a conflict of interest. Mr. Spizzirri will research and advise.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.There was no public comment.

Next Meeting Date

The Board will hold a meeting on June OctoberJanuary 2458, 20076 at 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room A of the Cannon Bldg, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Dover, Delaware, 19904. All present indicated they would attend.

Adjournment

Mrsr. Ciamaricone MurrayDoyle made a motion, seconded MDr. NortheyCherneskiGregory, to adjourn. Motion unanimously carried. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 21:50 102 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Timothy E. Oswell

Administrative Specialist II

Respectfully submitted,

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Timothy E. Oswell

Administrative Specialist II

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