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South Carolina Board of Examiners for the Licensure ofProfessional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselorsand Psycho-Educational SpecialistsTuesday, February 5, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Synergy Business Park in the Kingstree Building110 Centerview Drive, Room 105Columbia, South Carolina 29210MINUTESBoard Members PresentDr. Danny L. Garnett, LMFT, LPC, D.Min., ChairDr. Jennifer C. L. Jordan, Ph.D., LPC, Vice ChairRobert B. Carter, Ed.S., LMFT, MemberNikita Harrison, Ed.S., LMFT, MemberJeannie James, LAC, MemberCharles D. Stinson, LAC, MemberJerome Tilghman Jr., M.A., LPC, MemberBoard Member AbsentMichael Bailey (Public Member)Staff PresentMarlo Koger, LLR Board AdministratorShaun Strother, LLR Board AssistantMary League, LLR Advice CounselPublic Notice of this meeting was properly posted at the office of the South Carolina Board of Examiners forLicensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and PsychoEducational Specialists, Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building, Room 105 at 110 Centerview Drive,Columbia, SC 29210, was posted on the Board website and provided to any requesting persons, organizations,or news media in compliance with Section 30-4-80 of the 1976 South Carolina Code, as amended, relating tothe South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.NOTE: These Minutes are a record of the motions and official actions taken by the Board and a brief summaryof the meeting.Call to OrderDr. Garnett, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:06 p.m. The meeting was held in Room 105 located in theSynergy Business Park, Kingstree Building, at 110 Centerview Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29210.Approval/Disapproval of Absent Members:Motion: In open session, Dr. Jordan made a motion not to excuse Mr. Bailey's absence, but if contact is madewith a reasonable explanation it be revisited. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stinson. All were in favor andthe motion passed.

Counselors Minutes (continued)Approval of the Agenda:Motion: In open session, Dr. Jordan made a motion to approve the agenda with the following changes: Itemsix (6) Board Member Training: Power Point Presentation — OIE/01E/ODC be moved before item nine (9).The motion was seconded by Mr. Tilghman. All were in favor and the motion passed.Approval of the Minutes:Motion: In open session, Mr. Tilghman made a motion to approve the October 2, 2018 meeting minutes — nocorrections noted. The motion was seconded by Dr. Jordan. All were in favor and the motion passed.New BusinessAdministrative ReportsOffice of General Council (ODC) Report: The Board reviewed the ODC report as information.Finance Report: Ms. Koger, Board Administrator presented the financial report. The Board reviewed thereport as information.Disciplinary HearingMemorandum of AgreementCase# 2018-10: The respondent made a personal appearance before the Board and was represented by legalcounsel. Ms. Baldwin, Office of Disciplinary Counsel presented Case# 2018-10 memorandum of agreement tothe Board.Motion: In open session, Dr. Jordan made a motion to go into executive session to receive legal advice fromcounsel regarding Case #2018-10. The motion was seconded by Ms. James. All were in favor and the motionpassed.Executive Session: No votes were taken during executive session.Motion: In open session, Mr. Carter made a motion to come out of executive session. The motion wasseconded by Dr. Jordan. All were in favor and the motion passed.Motion: In open session, Mr. Carter made a motion to accept the memorandum of agreement, and imposesanctions in regards to the admitted violation including suspension and conditions for reinstatement. The motionwas seconded by Mr. Tilghman. All were in favor and the motion passed.Felonies and MisdemeanorsMotion: In response to a request for clarification from Ms. Koger, Board Administrator regarding applicantswith criminal histories, in open session, Ms. James made a motion that all felonies come before the board, andmisdemeanors less than five (5) years old. The motion was seconded by Dr. Jordan. All were in favor and themotion passed.Page 2 of 7

Counselors Minutes (continued)Application HearingsReinstatementCarrie Caudill: The purpose of this hearing was to determine if Ms. Caudill should be granted reinstatementof licensure in South Carolina. Ms. Caudill made a personal appearance before the Board and was representedby legal counsel, Rachel Peavy, Esquire.Motion: In open session, Ms. James made a motion to go into executive session to receive legal advice fromcounsel regarding Ms. Caudill's application. The motion was seconded by Dr. Jordan. All were in favor andthe motion passed.Executive Session: No votes were taken during executive session.Motion: In open session, Mr. Carter made a motion to come out of executive session. The motion wasseconded by Ms. James. All were in favor and the motion passed.Motion. In open session, Dr. Jordan made a motion to grant Ms. Caudill's reinstatement of licensure in SouthCarolina without any further conditions. The motion was seconded by Ms. James and Mr. Carter. All were infavor and the motion passed.InitialDr. Marleah Bouchard: Dr. Bouchard is seeking initial licensure in South Carolina. The purpose of thishearing was to determine if Dr. Bouchard should be granted licensure in South Carolina. Dr. Bouchard made apersonal appearance before the Board and was not represented by legal counsel.Motion. In open session, Dr. Jordan made a motion to defer Dr. Bouchard's application for licensure in SouthCarolina until additional information is provided and criteria met. The additional information is as follows:Level 2 or Level 3 certification. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stinson. All were in favor and the motionpassed.Substitute Motion: In open session, Dr. Jordan made a substitute motion to Dr. Bouchard's application forlicensure in South Carolina as follows: Applicant must submit proof of certification by the South CarolinaDepartment of Education as a school psychologist level II or III, as the statute does not provide for substantialequivalence to this qualification. The motion was seconded by Ms. Harrison. All were in favor and the motionpassedMs. Bonnie Burke: The purpose of this hearing was to determine if Ms. Burke should be granted licensure inSouth Carolina. Ms. Burke made a personal appearance before the Board and was not represented by legalcounsel.Motion: hi open session, Ms. James made a motion to go into closed session in compliance with the state andfederal confidentiality laws to discuss Ms. Burke's application. The motion was seconded by Dr. Jordan. Allwere in favor and the motion passed.Page 3 of 7

Counselors Minutes (continued)The Board came out of Closed Session.Motion: In open session, Dr. Jordan made a motion to accept and grant Ms. Burke's request and grantlicensure in South Carolina. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tilghman. All were in favor and the motionpassed.Ms. Latasha Harris: The purpose of this hearing was to determine if Ms. Harris should be granted licensure inSouth Carolina. Ms. Harris made a personal appearance before the Board and was not represented by legalcounsel.Motion: In open session, Ms. James made a motion to go into closed session in compliance with the state andfederal confidentiality laws to discuss Ms. Harris's application. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stinson. Allwere in favor and the motion passed.The Board came out of Closed Session.Motion: In open session, Mr. Stinson made a motion that Ms. Harris be allowed to continue her applicationprocess through standard procedure for licensure in South Carolina. The motion was seconded by Mr.Tilghman. All were in favor and the motion passed.Ms. Kylie Lambourne: The purpose of this hearing was to determine if pursuant to Regs. 36-01(11) and 3608(3), the Board would approve the request of Ms. Lamboume, a Licensed Marriage Family TherapistAssociate (LMFTA), to obtain some of her supervision with a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor(LPCS) in South Carolina, due to extenuating circumstances. Ms. Lamboume made a personal appearancebefore the Board and was not represented by legal counsel.Ms. Harrison recused herself from all board proceedings involving Lambourne's application.Motion: In open session, Dr. Jordan made a motion to go into executive session to receive legal advice fromcounsel regarding Ms. Lambourne's request. The motion was seconded by Ms. James. All were in favor andthe motion passed.Executive Session: No votes were taken during executive session.Motion: In open session, Ms. James made a motion to come out of executive session. The motion wasseconded by Mr. Carter. All were in favor and the motion passed.Motion: In open session, Mr. Carter made a motion to go into executive session to receive legal advice fromcounsel regarding an additional question on Ms. Lambourne's request. The motion was seconded by Ms.James. All were in favor and the motion passed.Executive Session: No votes were taken during executive session.Motion: In open session, Mr. Carter made a motion to come out of executive session. The motion wasseconded by Ms. James. All were in favor and the motion passed.Page 4 of 7

Counselors Minutes (continued)Motion: In open session, Dr. Jordan made a motion to approve Ms. Lamboume's request as follows: thirty(30) hours of supervision of the remainder of supervision can be completed with a licensed professionalcounselor (LPCS). The motion was seconded by Mr. Carter. All were in favor and the motion passed.Ms. Harrison rejoined all board proceedings.Dr. Laurel Shaler: The purpose of this hearing was to determine if Dr. Shaler should be granted initiallicensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina without completing a LicensedProfessional Counselors Associate (LPCA) internship. Dr. Shaler did not make a personal appearance beforethe Board. Dr. Shaler requested the Board proceed in her absence.Dr. Jordan recused herself from all board proceedings involving Dr. Shaler's application.Motion: In open session, Ms. James made a motion to deny Dr. Shaler's request for initial licensure as alicensed professional counselor (LPC) in South Carolina, as she did not meet the statutory and regulatoryrequirements for licensure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stinson. All were in favor and the motion passed.Dr. Jordan rejoined all board proceedings.Christine Vazquez: The purpose of this hearing was to determine if Ms. Vazquez should be granted fulllicensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina. Ms. Vazquez did not make a personalappearance before the Board. Ms. Vazquez requested the Board proceed in her absence.Motion: In open session, Dr. Jordan made a motion to deny Ms. Vazquez's request for initial licensure as aLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina because the supervision hours have to be obtainedafter obtaining the Licensed Professional Counselors Associate (LPCA) credential. Also, prior Board approvalmust be obtained if the supervision is not under a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS). Themotion was seconded by Ms. James. All were in favor and the motion passed.Board Member Training: Power Point Presentation - OAC/01E/ODC: Presentation was deferred.New BusinessThe Board reviewed the 2019 New Mileage Rate.The Board reviewed the 2018-2019 Travel Budget.Upcoming Travel Meetings: The Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards(AMFTRB) 33" Annual Meeting of State Delegates, September 17-18, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota inconjunction with the Council on Licensure Enforcement and Regulation's (CLEAR) 2018 Annual EducationConference, September 18-21, 2019.Motion: In open session, Ms. James made a motion that Dr. Garnett and Ms. Harrison attend the Associationof Marriage and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) 33rd Annual Meeting of State Delegates,September 17-18, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota in conjunction with the Council on Licensure Enforcementand Regulation's (CLEAR) 2019 Annual Education Conference, September 18-21, 2019. The motion wasseconded by Dr. Jordan. All were in favor and the motion passed.Page 5 of 7

Counselors Minutes (continued)The Board reviewed the List of New Licensees.Ratification of New Licenses and Continuing Education (CE) Sponsors:Motion: In open session, Dr. Jordan made a motion to accept and approve the Ratification of New Licensesand Continuing Education (CE) Sponsors except Jessica Stinson. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carter. Allwere in favor and the motion passed.Motion. In open session, Mr. Stinson made a motion to recuse himself because the individual being consideredis a family member. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stinson. All were in favor and the motion passed.Mr. Stinson recuses himself from all board proceedings involving the Ratification of New Licenses andContinuing Education (CE) Sponsors.Motion: In open session, Dr. Jordan made a motion to approve Mr. Stinson's family member. The motion wasseconded by Ms. James. All were in favor and the motion passed.Mr. Stinson rejoined all board proceedings.The Board reviewed the Ethics Commission information.The Board discussed the Legislative Update.Discussion TopicsPresentation: Overview of Licensure Process and Feedback on Tele-supervision by Rachel McCrickard:Rachel McCrickard, addressed the Board regarding the overview of the licensure process and feedback on telesupervision.Review of Licensure Requirements in South CarolinaMotion: In open session, Dr. Jordan made a motion in regards to the board's interpretation of the definition offormal continuing education. Amending the current definition to state: Formal continuing education must meettwo (2) general criteria, and listing one that all offerings must be designed specifically for the purpose ofproviding continuing education rather than basic clinical training, except for the first renewal cycle immediatelyfollowing initial licensure. Graduate level courses taken prior to licensure, will be considered acceptable formalcontinuing education. The motion was seconded by Ms. James. All were in favor and the motion passed.Review of Scope of Clinical Practice between Different LicensesMotion: In open session, Ms. James made a motion to delegate Dr. Jordan authority to sort and report back tothe Board with a action ratified at the next board meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stinson. All werein favor and the motion passed.The Board discussed the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).Page 6 of 7

Counselors Minutes (continued)The Board discussed the Counselors Board Website Update: Licensee Lookup for Supervisors.Election of 2019 Board Officers:Motion: In open session, Mr. Stinson made a motion as follows: Dr. Garnett as President and Dr. Jordan asVice-President. The motion was seconded by Ms. James. All were in favor and the motion passed.The Board reviewed the 2019 and 2020 Board Meeting Dates as information.AdjournmentThere being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.Respectfully submitted,k t,Marto Koger, AdministratorDateS.C. Board of Examiners for the Licensure ofProfessional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists,Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational SpecialistsPage 7 of 7

September 17-18, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota in conjunction with the Council on Licensure Enforcement and Regulation's (CLEAR) 2019 Annual Education Conference, September 18-21, 2019. The motion was . S.C. Board of Examiners for the Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists,

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