Board of Social Work Examiners
New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners
REGUALR BOARD MEETING
Friday, October 4, 2013
10:00 a.m.
New Mexico Highlands University Rio Rancho Center, 1700 Grande Court, Rio Rancho, NM
Draft Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 10:15a.m. The Board Chair, Alfredo Garcia, called the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners October 4, 2013 meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Chair: Would the Administrator take a roll call?
MEMBERS PRESENT:
__X__ Alfredo Garcia, Chair
__X__ Ellen Costilla
__X__ Ann Swanson
____ Louise Tracey-Hosa
__X__ Judith Britton
__X__ Brahna Wilczynski
__X__Donald Chavez
MEMBERS ABSENT:
___Louise Tracey-Hosa
OTHERS PRESENT:
____ Tanya Maestas, Assistant Attorney General
STAFF PRESENT:
____ Monica Garcia, Board Administrator
____ Laura Romero-Halama, Team Leader
____Savana Simbola, Compliance Liaison
Chair: Roll Call was taken by Ms. Monica Garcia and a quorum was determined present.
(Refer to sign-in Sheet for Other Guests)
Nick Sido Attorney General’s Office, Kameron Shaw and Gerald Rogers
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ms. Wilczynski made a MOTION to approve the agenda as written Ms. Britton SECONDED the motion which was PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
Amendments:
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
3.1 July 19, 2013
Ms. Wilczynski has amendments to the minutes for her presentation to the board.
Ms. Swanson made a MOTION to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2013 meeting as amended. Judith Britton SECONDED the motion which was PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
4. OLD BUSINESS
4.1 Rule Change Committee Update
Dr. Garcia explains the changes that have been looked at for change and stating that there needs to be more clarifying the regulations concerning LISW and changing the name to LCSW. But also address the need of change for supervision and also reciprocity. Mr. Sido, Attorney General’s Office asks the board for a definition of “Appropriate” supervision.
Ms. Swanson wants all language to be consistent.
Ms. Wilczynski asks that there be an official definition of clinical supervision and consulting.
Discussion of how to transition from an LISW to an LCSW for current and new licensees. Ms. Garcia suggests changing licenses at renewal time.
“Inter-disciplinary” supervision from other licensed professionals is going to be a change. 30 hours for “inter-disciplinary” supervision. Ms. Britton is in support of this especially for rural areas.
A discussion of the number of persons making a “group” for group supervision is brought up. Ms. Wilczynski asks to change number for group supervision to 6.
Question if faculty of Social Work in schools be clinical supervisors? And should the new rules reflect Interdisciplinary supervision put in faculty?
Actively practicing and “direct client contact” must be a requirement for the supervisors
Reciprocity regulations are discussed.
Mr. Sido, Assistant Attorney General needs clarification of the hours. And the 90 hours must be “spread out” throughout the supervision. Dr. Garcia states we can clarify that they need 2 year post graduate supervision. Ms. Maestas states we will clarify.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chair: I will hear a motion for closure of the meeting to enter into Executive Session.
Board Member: Ms. Swanson: I move that the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners close this meeting in order to enter into Executive Session to discuss the items listed in the agenda. Pursuant to Sections 10-15-1.H. (1) of the Open Meetings Act authorizing closed sessions for matters related to issuance, suspension, renewal, revocation of a license.
Board Member Donald Chavez: I second the motion.
Chair: Would the Administrator take a roll call vote to enter into Executive Session?
Roll Call Vote:
_Yes___ Alfredo Garcia, Chair
_Yes___ Ellen Costilla
__Yes__ Ann Swanson
_ ___ Louise Tracey-Hosa;Absent
__Yes__Judith Britton
_Yes__ Brahna Wilczynski
_Yes___Donald Chavez
Chair: The motion is approved by unanimous approval. Let the record show that at 11:45 a.m. the Board entered into closed session and the recorder has been turned off.
PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
5.1 SW-11-05-04
Could not be presented by Mr. Sido, Attorney General’s Office.
Ms. Swanson made a MOTION to table. Ms. Costilla seconded the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
APPLICATIONS
5.2 Gerald Rogers
Ms. Swanson made a MOTION to approve license. Ms. Britton SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
5.3 Valerie Pierce
Ms. Swanson made a MOTION to approve request for inactive status. Mr. Chavez SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
5.4 Ginette Weiner
Ms. Swanson made a MOTION approval request for retirement status. Ms. Costilla SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
COMPLAINTS
5.5 SW-07-01-01
Ms. Swanson made a MOTION to refer to Attorney General’s office to contact the licensee. Ms. Wilczynski SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
5.6 SW-11-10-23-APP
Ms. Swanson made a MOTION to dismiss. Ms. Britton SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
5.7 SW-12-11-21
Ms. Costilla made a MOTION to dismiss. Ms. Britton SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Ms. Swanson and Mr. Chavez recuse
5.8 SW-13-05-20
Ms. Costilla made a MOTION to dismiss. Ms. Britton SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Ms. Swanson and Mr. Chavez recuse
5.9 SW-13-07-12
Ms. Costilla made a MOTION to dismiss. Ms. Britton SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Ms. Swanson and Mr. Chavez recuse
6. ADMINISTRATORS /COMPLIANCE LIASION REPORTS
No reports
7. FUTURE BOARD MEETING
January 10, 2014 Santa Fe 10:00
8. OPEN FORUM FOR DISCUSSION
No discussion
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Social Work Examiners Board, Mr. Chavez made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 12: 16 p.m. Ms. Wilczynski SECONDED the motion, which was PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
Submitted by: ____
Monica Garcia, Board Administrator Date
Approved by: ______
Alfredo Garcia, Chair Date
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
BOARDS AND COMMISSION DIVISION
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