State Board of Examiners of Psychologists public meetings in 2023

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists is meeting to consider licensing recommendations following oral examinations conducted on December 15, 2023. The Board will also hold an executive session to discuss the results of those examinations.

• Consideration of licensing recommendations for 13 individuals
• Review of oral examinations conducted by Board Examiners

The Board approved licenses to practice psychology for 12 individuals following oral examinations and reciprocity reviews. One licensure recommendation was tabled pending additional information.

• Approved license for Kimberly McGuire (3-0)
• Approved license for William Prince with specialty in Clinical Psychology (3-0)
• Approved license for Zachary Cohen (3-0)
• Approved license for Michael Bricker with specialty in Clinical Psychology (3-0)
• Approved license for Leah Kaylor (3-0)
• Approved license for Kylee Miller (3-0)
• Approved license for Alexandra Fuller with specialty in Clinical Psychology (3-0)
• Approved license for Donice Banks with specialty in Developmental Psychology (3-0)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss professional standards and administrative updates. Key topics include master's level licensure and the use of telesupervision.

• Telesupervision of Licensed Specialists in School Psychology
• Master’s Level Licensure
• 2023 Call for Nominations for Dr. George Hebert’s Vice

The Committee approved the meeting agenda and the September 5, 2023, minutes. Members discussed potential rule changes for committee membership and telesupervision for Licensed Specialists in School Psychology.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved September 5, 2023, minutes

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Board will review financial statements, approve various licensure recommendations, and discuss budget amendments. The agenda also includes discussions on rule revisions regarding EPPP exam attempts and CPD preapproval procedures.

• Review of monthly financials for June through September 2023
• Approval of annual financial report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
• Discussion of amendments to the 2023-24 Budget and adoption of the 2024-25 Budget
• Review of rule revisions pursuant to Act 393 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session
• Consideration of Covalent Logic invoice for project initiation

The Board adopted the 2024-25 budget and approved amendments to the 2023-24 budget. It established new requirements for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) preapproval and approved several licensure and assistant registrations. The Board also contracted Griffin & Furman, LLC for accounting services.

• Adopted 2024-25 Budget and amendments to 2023-24 Budget (5-0)
• Approved $6,177 accounting contract with Griffin & Furman, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $10K payment to Covalent logic for project initiation (6-0)
• Defined CPD 'preapproval' as occurring prior to attending activity, effective Jan 1, 2024 (4-1)
• Approved $300 honorarium for Dr. Rosie Philips Davis to present on poverty and wellness (6-0)
• Approved voluntary permanent surrender of license for Dr. Seth Kunen (6-0)
• Denied licensure application for Dr. Rodney P. Goodwin (6-0)
• Terminated contract with Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP (4-0)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Advisory Committee of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will meet to approve minutes, discuss updates to the LSSP application process, future meetings, nominations for Dr. George Hebert's Vice, and telesupervision. The committee will then enter closed session to review the application file of Kim L. Marse, followed by open session for any motions.

• Review of application forms for LSSP process updates
• Discussion of telesupervision for Licensed Specialists in School Psychology
• 2023 Call for Nominations for Dr. George Hebert's Vice
• Executive session for application file review of Kim L. Marse
• Future committee meetings and location

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Advisory Committee approved updates to the LSSP application process and nominated Dr. Chenier as Committee Chair. Following an executive session, the committee voted to recommend Kim L. Marse for licensure.

• Approved updated format for LSSP Application Process
• Nominated Dr. Chenier as Chair of the LSSP Committee
• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes with amendments
• Recommended Kim L. Marse for licensure by the LSBEP (unanimous roll call vote)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will hold an in-person meeting to elect new officers, appoint committees, and discuss policy changes. The agenda includes reviewing rules for continuing professional development and discussing potential revisions to criminal background check requirements.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of temporary registrations for Kristen Gerstermnecker, LaFaye Marshall, and Amy Draton
• Review of licensure recommendations for Kimberly C. Kent, Ph.D. and Samuel Behrman, Ph.D.
• Discussion of contract change requests for Covalent Logic and Jennifer Longwell, Ph.D.
• Review of rules regarding criminal background checks for license renewal/reinstatement

The Board approved a multi-year contract with Covalent Logic to develop a licensing and complaints management system. Members also elected new officers, appointed committee chairs, and ratified several professional licenses and registrations.

• Approved $170,000 contract with Covalent Logic for licensing system (3-1-1)
• Elected Dr. Michelle Moore as Chairperson and Dr. Shannae Harness as Vice Chairperson (5-0)
• Approved $5,500 budget for expert witnesses from Aug 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 (3-1-1)
• Affirmed 6-month suspension and Consent Order for Carole Brunner, Psy.D. (5-0)
• Accepted voluntary surrender of temporary registration from Kristen Gerscheneger (5-0)
• Approved licensure for Kimberly C. Kent, Ph.D., Samuel Behrman, Ph.D., and Ashlyn Lege (5-0)
• Amended rules to limit non-automatically approved CPD activities to 10 credit hours (5-0)
• Revised LSSP Advisory Committee composition to allow a flexible third seat (3-1-1)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Supervision and Credentials Review Committee will discuss policies for withdrawing inactive applications and procedures for registering an Assistant to a Psychologist. The meeting also includes an executive session for file reviews.

• Review of policy for withdrawing inactive LSBEP applications
• Discussion on registration procedures for Assistants to a Psychologist
• Review of application revisions regarding supervisor identification and fee responsibility
• Executive session for committee file reviews

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Executive Committee will meet in person in New Orleans on June 10, 2023. The agenda includes an executive session to consider a recommendation for summary suspension in Complaint No. P22-23-12P, review Complaint No. NP22-23-17C, and discuss procedures for termination of temporary registration. The open session will consider motions and delegated committee actions.

• Consideration of recommendation for summary suspension in Complaint No. P22-23-12P
• Review of Complaint No. NP22-23-17C
• Discussion of procedures for termination of Temporary Registration
• Open meeting to consider motions and delegated committee actions

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Advisory Committee will discuss updates on equivalency standards between Certified and Licensed School Psychologists, new background check procedures, and rulemaking on ethics/CPD hours. The meeting also includes application form reviews and a closed session for file reviews.

• Update on La. Department of Education equivalency in credentialing standards for school psychologists
• New Criminal Background Check procedures
• Review of LSSP application forms for needed updates
• Status of rulemaking on LSSP Ethics/CPD hours
• Telesupervision of Licensed Specialists in School Psychology

The Committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed updates to application forms, rulemaking for ethics and CPD hours, and potential rule revisions for committee membership. One applicant was recommended for licensure pending final administrative materials.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved March 9, 2023 minutes
• Recommended Ashlyn M. Lege for licensure by the LSBEP (unanimous roll call)
• Confirmed meeting dates for Sept 5, 2023, Dec 5, 2023, March 5, 2024, and June 4, 2024

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Board will review financial statements, approve temporary registrations, and ratify various licensure recommendations. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss oral examinations, credential reviews, and several complaints.

• Ratification of January 2022 minutes and financial statements
• Approval of temporary registrations for nine applicants
• Review of recommendations for dismissal regarding multiple complaints
• Discussion of debt owed to the Board in excess of $100,000
• Contract reviews for Complaints Coordinator, Investigator, and accounting proposals

The Board approved a multi-year contract with Covalent Logic for a custom licensing and complaints management system. It also renewed contracts for accounting, investigative, and complaints coordinator services. Additionally, the Board denied a fee waiver request from the LDH Office of Developmental Disabilities.

• Approved Covalent Logic contract for licensing system (up to $107,000 + monthly fees) (5-0)
• Approved $12,000 accounting contract with Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP (5-0)
• Approved $12,000 investigative contract with Statewide Surveillance & Investigation, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 contract for Complaints Coordinator II with Dr. Mark Vigen (5-0)
• Denied LDH Office of Developmental Disabilities request to waive assistant registration fees (5-0)
• Approved guidance for LSSP license eligibility based on NASP standards (5-0)
• Approved 4% raises for Jaime Monic and Jalynne Brown (4-0)
• Voted to maintain quarterly meeting schedule (4-1)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee is meeting to discuss revisions to Chapter 8 and the implementation of application processes for CPD sponsors and licensees. The body will also review 2023 renewal procedures and frequently asked questions.

• Discussion of proposed Chapter 8 revisions
• Implementation recommendations for Section 806.B regarding CPD activity sponsor applications
• Implementation recommendations for Section 806.D regarding licensee preapproval applications
• Review of 2023 renewal forms, procedures, and outreach
• Executive session for CPD file reviews of Michael Major, Sean Ransom, Larry James, and Gilbert Martinez

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will convene a Legislative Oversight Committee meeting to discuss and possibly recommend statutory changes. Items include enabling virtual committee meetings under open meeting laws, considering civil monetary penalties with caps from a 2022 audit report, and revising exam language to focus on competency assessments. Public comments are accepted in person or by mail, but not via Zoom.

• Discuss statutory changes to allow virtual committee meetings (La R.S. 42:17.2 and 42:17.3)
• Consider recommendations from the 2022 Performance Audit Report, including civil monetary penalties with possible caps
• Discuss removing exam references and developing general language for assessments of competency
• Review and approve meeting minutes
• Public comments allowed in person or by mail; no two-way communication via Zoom

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Advisory Committee will discuss a recent meeting with Louisiana Department of Education officials about potential recertification options for school psychologists. They will also review laws and regulations related to LDOE accepting LSBEP licensure as part of its certification process, and consider credentialing standards between certified school psychologists and licensed specialists. The committee will then enter executive session to review two application files.

• Discussion of LDOE meeting on recertification options for school psychologists
• Review of laws and regulations for LSBEP licensure as LDOE certification option
• Equivalency analysis of certified school psychologist vs. licensed specialist credentials
• Executive session for application file reviews of Tonya N. Johnson and Amber Osborn

The Committee produced a recommendation for the LSBEP Board to allow Level A and Level B certified school psychologists to meet LSSP license eligibility if their training aligns with NASP Standards. The Committee also reviewed licensure applications and confirmed a future meeting date.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved January 13, 2023 minutes
• Recommended that Level A and Level B certified school psychologists meet LSSP eligibility if training/internships are consistent with NASP Standards
• Approved remand of Tonya N. Johnson's LSSP application for Board approval upon receipt of outstanding material (unanimous)
• Confirmed next meeting for June 7, 2023, in New Orleans

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists is meeting over two days to discuss and vote on licensing matters, including oral exam results, file reviews for candidacy and provisional licensure, and complaints. The board will also hear a presentation on the validity of the EPPP exam and hold a long-range planning session on master's-level credentialing, ethics code revisions, and rule changes.

• Executive session to discuss oral examination results for four candidates (Cosentino, Eaves, Kobayashi, Golmaryami)
• File reviews for provisional licensure and candidacy, including Lacey Moffatt, Lindsey L. Pierce, and Brittanee A. Miller
• Discussion of rulemaking status and Occupational Licensing Review Commission hearing
• Vote on exemption from PPM49 for LSBEP travel policy
• Long-range planning discussion on master's-level license, ethics code revisions, and EPPP exam issues

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists meets over two days to handle consent agenda items (approving minutes, financials, temporary registrations) and executive sessions on oral exam results and complaints. Open session discussions include rulemaking updates, a new contract with HTP, travel policy exemption, and a presentation on the EPPP exam. Day 2 features long-range planning on master's level licensure, ethics code revisions, and examination issues.

• Consent agenda: approval of December 2022 minutes, November/December 2022 financial statements, and temporary registrations for Erica L. Goodman, Sarah F. Shelton, and Cerise M. Vabalais
• Executive session to discuss oral examination results for Shannon Cosentino, Ashleigh Eaves, Jade Kobayashi, and Farrah Golmaryami
• General discussion: rulemaking status update from Occupational Licensing Review Commission hearing
• New contract with HTP for Valerie Dominique, CPA (no dollar amount specified)
• Long-range planning discussion on master's level license/credentialing, ethics code revisions, and EPPP/EPPP2 options

The Board voted to transition from Oral Examinations to the EPPP Part 2 by 2026 and authorized a study on master's level licensing. They also approved a new job description for Executive Counsel and a contract for accounting services. Several licensure applications were approved, while one variance request was denied.

• Approved replacing Oral Examination with EPPP Part 2 by 2026 (4-2)
• Approved licensure for Ashleigh Eaves, Jade Kobayashi, and Farrah Golmaryami (5-0)
• Denied variance request for Lacey Moffatt regarding EPPP time extension (4-0)
• Approved contract for accounting services with Hannis T. Bourgeois CPA’s not to exceed $6,000 (5-0)
• Adopted new job description for Executive Counsel (5-0)
• Approved Interagency Agreement with Attorney General for debt collection at 25% of collected debt (6-0)
• Approved funding for Dr. Sam and Ms. Monic to attend ASPPB mid-year meeting (6-0)
• Approved a draft travel policy to petition for exemption from PPM 49 (6-0)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Advisory Committee will review past conference presentations and discuss updates regarding CPT codes and LSSP reimbursements. The committee is also reviewing rulemaking for ethics and CPD hours, as well as accreditation standards for Master's degree programs.

• Rulemaking for LSSP Ethics/CPD hours
• Public comment period for Health Service Psychology accreditation standards
• 2023 Call for Nominations to fill a committee vacancy
• Application File Review for Amber L. Osborn

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Advisory Committee approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The committee affirmed the format for the 2023 call for nominations to fill a vacancy and set a deadline for submissions prior to the March 2023 meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved October 12, 2022 minutes
• Affirmed 2023 nomination form format and set deadline for submissions
• Approved entry into Executive Session to review a licensure application (unanimous)