Quarterly Newsletter, September 2005, Vol. 14 No.3
GREAT NEWS !!!
"THE BANK IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS"
As of September 1st, 2005, AASCB has opened the "Credentials Bank."
The American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB) has finally opened its Credentials Bank/National Credentials Registry. AASCB has created a Credentials Bank in which LPC’s can maintain ALL pertinent information, such as transcripts, supervisory forms, current licenses, certifications, reference letters, etc.
Why is this important? Have you ever tried to get in touch with a former supervisor – and they’re not around anymore? For those of you who are new to the field, this happens quite frequently. Have you ever tried to get a transcript from your Alma Mater only to find out that it has closed its hallowed doors? Yes, this happens also. Have you ever tried to get required licensure and certification information in order to qualify for an insurance company’s "provider panel"? That normally requires contacting at least 3 to 5 different organizations. So, in order to have one centrally located depository, AASCB has created the Credentials Bank.
This not only helps locate much needed information when you are trying to get licensed in another state, but it can also come in handy when you’re trying to get a promotion, or an additional certification or license later on in your career.
In addition to the Credentials Bank (which is available to all Counselors and Interns), AASCB has also created the NATIONAL CREDENTIALS REGISTRY. The registry simplifies the process for getting licensed in other states for those Licensees who have been licensed for a minimum of 5 years. The simple definition is that those who qualify for the Registry will have a better chance to become licensed in another state – especially if you are "lacking" a particular requirement for the state you are trying to become licensed in.
For more information, and required forms, go to www.aascb.org , follow the menus to the AASCB National Credentials Registry.
ADDRESS CHANGES FOR:
LPC/COUNSELOR INTERNS/LMFT/MFT INTERNS
Notify the Board in writing of your change of address. Be sure to let us know what address you wish to use for correspondence and what address you wish to use for the website. There is a rule which gives you 30 days to notify the Board of any and all changes in name, address, and phone number. Failure to comply with this rule will result in a $50.00 fine. It is very important that the Board have a current address for all of their licensees especially at renewal time.. Please help us by sending in your changes. You can change your address by e-mailing lpcboard@eatel.net, faxing 225/765-2514, or by calling the Board office 225/765-2515. mailto:lpcboard@eatel.net,
Obtaining Required Continuing Education Hours for LPCs and LMFTs
Every two years, licensees must renew their licenses and state that they have completed their mandatory continuing education hours. LPCs must have forty hours of continuing education ever two years, and LMFTs must have forty continuing education hours every two years and three of those must be in ethics. Ten percent of licensees up for renewal each year are audited and those who are audited must provide documentation of their continuing education hours.
The regulation related to continuing education hours for LPCs is as follows:
Title 46, Part LX, Chapter 8 §803
The regulation related to continuing educations hours for LMFTs is as follows:
Title 46, Part LX, Chapter 35 §3503
These regulations may be obtained from the Board web page a www.lpcboard.org
BOARD ACTION
As of June 30, 2005 there were:
LPCs 1793 LMFTs 870
Counselor Interns 655 MFT Interns 204
109 LPC Applications Reviewed 100 LMFT Applications Reviewed
45 LPCs Approved for Licensure 61LMFTs Approved for Licensure
52 Counselor Interns Registered for Supervision 1 MFT Interns registered for Supervision
2 Counselor Interns Changed Supervisors 2 MFT Interns Changed Supervisors
DISCIPLINE REPORT
Ten complaints filed in FY 02/03, four remain under investigation.
Eleven complaints have been filed in FY 03/04. Four remain under investigation.
Ten complaints have been filed on FY 04/05. Nine remain under investigation
Victor White was approved for Counselor Intern on probation for two years for violation of RS 37:1110A(1).
BOARD MEETING DATES 2005
October 28, 2005
November 18, 2005
December 16, 2005
MFT Ethics Blitz" is scheduled for November 10 - 12, 2005 in Metairie (likely to be cancelled), Baton Rouge, Alexandria, and Shreveport. You can find this information on the LAMFT website at www.LAMFT.org .
LPC Board Update
The LCA Convention has been postponed until February 3 - 5, 2006. To assist us
in preparing
for the LPC Board Update at the LCA Conference, we welcome questions and topics
for discussion from you. If you have questions or topics regarding licensure as
an LPC or LMFT that you would like to suggest for the forum, please either
e-mail them to the board at:
lpcboard@eatel.net ( in the subject line
please put "LPC Board Update") or mail them to the Board at 8631 Summa AV, Baton
Rouge LA 70809. (Note: Questions should be of a general nature regarding board
policies and procedures rather than regarding a specific circumstance.)
We hope to see you in February at the annual LPC Board Update!
Inactive LPC’S as of June 30, 2005
Anne Andre’
Emily Adams
Mary Anderson
Connie Beauvais
Diane Bacon
Joan Baker
Linda Peace-Buie
Lynn Sheppard Boudreau
Margie Broussard
Robert Brantley
Shirley Brown
Scott Butler
Carol Castagnos
Devry Coghlan
Joan Carver
JoAnn Coignet
Michael Carter
Shirley Colomb
Eugenie Duhon
Matthew Day
Scott Ducharme
Carl Frusha
John Guerin
Beth Hebert
David Holland
Joseph Hemstreet
Thomas Howley
Daniel Junot
Melany Johnson
Ronald Jordan, Jr.
Andrew Kurklinsky
Sarah Lott
Sunni Larsen
Betty Manuel
David Marcello
Gylnda Marriott
Stacy Moore
Kara McDaniel
Vivian McCollum
James Newton
Alan Nichols
David Olguin
Catherine Perry
William Parish, Jr.
Sharon Riley
Velma Callais-Rogers
Bruce Sullivan
Catherine Smith
Eric Staples
Frank Sunseri
Jeanne Stevens
Karen Sanders
Nona Seuren
Michael Terrillion
Susan Toys
William Thomas, Jr.
Sheryn Villemez
Bonnie Watkins
Lottie Wallingsford
Molly Wilson
Terry Gros
NCE INFORMATION FOR 2005
Exam Dates Deadline to Register Exam Location
October 22, 2005 September 2, 2005 Baton Rouge, Monroe
Exam registration forms can be obtained by calling the LPC Board office at 225/765-2515.
Fee $120.00 make checks payable to NBCC.
Questions about the Exam: Tel: 336/547-0607 FAX: 336/547-0017
E-mail: nbcc@nbcc.org
BOARD MEMBERS AND
MFT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Brenda Roberts, EdD, LPC, LMFT
Chair
Paul Ceasar, EdD, LPC, LMFT
Vice Chair
Gloria Bockrath, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Secretary
Ted Remley, Jr., PhD, LPC, LMFT
Board Member
Charles Gagnon, MEd, LPC
Board Member
June Williams, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Board Member
Anna Cole, MS, LMFT
Board Member
MFT Advisory Committee Chair
Tom Moore, MA, LPC, LMFT
Board Member
MFT Advisory Committee Secretary
Lynn Pearlmutter, PHD, LCSW, LMFT
Board Member
MFT Advisory Committee Vice Chair