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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