Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists met June 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The 632nd Open Board Meeting of the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists was called to order at 9:09 a.m. by the Chairperson, Cyndie Buckson, Psy.D.
Board Members Present:
James F. Gormally, Ph.D., ABPP Vice-Chairperson
Irene W. Leigh, Ph.D.
Lydia McCargo-Redd, Consumer Member
Neal R. Morris, Ed.D. MS, CBSM, ABPP
Reginald Nettles, Ph.D., CGP
Raj Razdan, Consumer Member
Board Members Absent:
Linda Berg-Cross, Ph.D.
Christopher Bishop, Psy.D.
Staff Present:
Lorraine Smith, Executive Director
Stephanie Coley, Administrative Assistant
Sally Mitchell, Licensing Coordinator
Brett Felter AAG, Board Counsel
Interpreters:
Charmine Johnson
Leah Moore
Public:
Kimberly Campbell, MPA
Sharon Bloom, DOH
A. Minutes
Minutes of the Open Meeting held on May 4, 2018 were reviewed A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to accept the minutes as submitted.
B. Announcements
Executive Director - The list of registrants for the June law exam was reviewed. A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously carried to approve the list and to authorize the licensing committee to approve others who may register later.
Ms. Smith reported that the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) and
The National Register of Health Service Psychologists’ designation project will end September 1, 2018. In the future, the Board will need to delete the reference of the designation program from the law.
Ms. Smith reported that Mariann Burnetti-Atwell, Psy.D., was selected as the new Chief Executive Officer at ASPPB. Dr. Burnetti-Atwell will begin her tenure this summer. It was also reported that ASPPB will reevaluate the EPPP 2 proposal during the summer.
Mr. Felter reported that the Board’s telehealth regulations are still under review by the Secretary’s office. He stated that Board’s affected by HB 0352 Health Care Practitioners- Use of Teletherapy will meet with the Department.
Dr. Buckson announced that the June 30th Board meeting would be her last meeting as a Board member.
C. Committee Reports
Licensing – The committee continues to review psychologist and registered psychology associates applications. The committee is also developing the mobility application.
Operations – Nothing to report.
Public Affairs – Nothing to report.
Disciplinary – Nothing to report.
D. Public Comments
No Public Comment.
E. Administrative Session/Adjournment
A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously carried to enter into closed session to discuss disciplinary matters and to consult with Counsel. The open meeting was closed at 9:19 a.m. unless recused those attending the open session remained for the Administrative session.
https://health.maryland.gov/psych/pdfs/June%20%201%202018%20Open%20Minutes.pdf
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