STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS P.O. BOX 3955 * CHARLESTON * WV * 25339-3955 TELEPHONE (304)558-3040 * [email protected] * FAX (304) 558-0608 www.wvpsychbd.org January 12, 2007 The Honorable Joe Manchin Governor Main Building – Capital Complex 1900Kanawha Boulevard, East Charleston, West Virginia 25305 Dear Governor Manchin: The West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists is pleased to submit the report for the fiscal years2005 and 2006, in compliance with West Virginia Code § 30-1-12 (b). Sincerely, Jeffery Harlow, Ph.D. Executive Director cc: Earl Ray Tomblin, President of the Senate Richard Thompson, Speaker of the House of Delegates Darrell Holmes, Clerk of the Senate Gregory M. Gray, Clerk of the House of Delegates Betty Ireland, Secretary of State DeAnnia Spelock, Legislative Librarian Frederick Armstrong, Director of Archives & History Library Commission Lanette Anderson, President of the WV Licensing Board Association 1 WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2005 AND 2006 SUBMITTED BY: KATHLEEN LYNCH, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2 Table of Contents 2005 & 2006 Letter to the Governor 1 Cover Page 2 Board Members 3 Report of Transactions 4 Minutes 5 Statement of Disbursements and Revenue 2004, 2005, and 2006 to date 38 Register of Psychologists and School Psychologists 46 Roster of Psychologists and School Psychologists by Name 67 Roster of Psychologists and School Psychologists by County 82 New Psychologists and School Psychologists 97 Register of Supervised Psychologists 100 Roster of Supervised Psychologists by County 113 Roster of Supervised Psychologists by Name 116 New Supervised Psychologists 119 WV Board of Examiners of Psychologists Board Member List 2005 – 2006 Martin Amerikaner, Ph.D. Psychologist, President Term expires June 30, 2006 Mailing Address: 107 West 10th Avenue Huntington, WV 26836 Thomas C. Stein, Ed.D., Psychologist, Board Secretary Term expires June 30, 2007 Mailing Address: PO Box 477 Moorefield, WV 26836 Robert Childers, MA, School Psychologist Term expires June 30, 2005 Mailing Address: Wood County School 1210 13th Street Parkersburg, WV 26101 Diane W Mufson, MA, Psychologist / School Psychologist Term expires June 30, 2006 Mailing Address: 845 4th Avenue, Suite 301 Huntington, WV 25701 G. Lane Wagaman, Ed.D., Psychologist Term expires June 30, 2005 Mailing Address: 3 Coleman Drive Lewisburg, WV 24901 Lois Merritt, Lay Member Term expires June 30, 2006 Mailing Address: 850 Hibner Avenue Huntington, WV 25705 Vacant Position, Lay Member 4 Report of Transactions Fiscal Years 2005 and 2006 During fiscal years 2005, 2006 and to the present, the Board fulfilled its number one priority, which is to protect the public from professional misconduct by psychologists. There were 38 ethical inquiries lodged and/or worked on during this period, 24 of which have been closed and are listed in later pages. 23 Board meetings were held from the beginning of FY 2005 to the present, copies of all approved minutes are attached. During meetings, oral examinations were conducted, which include an emphasis on the ethical code. For the period of fiscal years 2005, 2006, and the first half of 2007 the Board issued licenses to 63 psychologists, 2 school psychologists, 3 school psychologist independent practitioners, which is a total of 68 licenses for this time period. Also during this period, applications were approved for 114 supervised psychologists to enter into the supervision for licensure program. In addition, the Board conducted revisions to its Rules, Title 17. Ongoing business of the Board included processing of quarterly license renewals, annual supervision card renewals for supervised psychologists, quarterly supervision forms, monitoring continuing education for licensees, and continuing education requests. Business also included conducting the national written examination for the professional practice of psychology, evaluating applications for licensure, and assessing reciprocity applications. 5 West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists Board Meeting Minutes Date: Thursday July 15, 2004 Location: Room 337 Harris Hall, Marshall University Campus, Huntington, WV Present: Martin Amerikaner, Ph.D., President; Diane Mufson, MA, CEU Coordinator; Robert Childers, MA, School Psychology Coordinator; Lois Merritt, Lay Member; Kathleen Lynch, Administrative Assistant Absent: Thomas Stein, Ed.D., Secretary; Lane Wagaman, Ed.D., Supervision Coordinator Call to order – Dr. Amerikaner called the meeting to order at 3 pm. Oral Examinations Motion: Ms. Merritt moved that the Board enter Executive Session to conduct oral examinations. Second: Mr. Childers. Vote: Unanimous Motion: Mr. Childers moved that the Board exit Executive Session. Second: Ms. Mufson. Vote: Unanimous Motion: Ms. Mufson moved that Holly Coville, MA, Ed.S; M. Aileen Mansuetto, MA; and Paula Bickham, Ph.D. be granted licensure as psychologists and Carolyn Miller, MA, Ed.S. be granted licensure as a Level 1 School Psychologist. Second: Mr. Childers. Vote: Unanimous 1. Holly Coville, MA, Ed.S. 880 Passed 2. M. Aileen Mansuetto, MA 881 Passed 3. Paula Bickham, Ph.D. 882 Passed 4. Carolyn Miller, MA, Ed.S. 11110 Passed Motion: Ms. Merritt moved that the Board adjourn. Second: Ms. Mufson. Vote: Unanimous Adjourn 7:30 pm ________________________________________________________________________________ West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists Minutes of the Meetings of September 16, 17, & 18, 2004 Days Inn Conference Center, Bridgeport, WV Present: Martin Amerikaner, Ph.D., President; Thomas Stein, Ed.D., Secretary; Robert Childers, M.A., School Psychologist Coordinator; Diane Mufson, M.A., CEU Coordinator; Lois Merritt, Lay Member; Jeffrey Harlow, Ph.D., Executive Director; Kathleen Lynch, Administrative Assistant. Absent: Lane Wagaman, Ed.D., Supervision Coordinator Call to Order by Dr. Amerikaner Thursday, September 16th 7:34 pm. Past Minutes Approval 6 Motion: Dr. Stein moved to accept the minutes from 5/21/04. Second: Mr. Childers. Vote: Unanimous Motion: Ms. Mufson moved to accept the minutes from 7/15/04. Second: Ms. Merritt. Vote: Unanimous Agenda Items Agenda Item #5 – Brian Krolczyk, Ph.D. EPPP Extension Motion: Dr. Stein moved that Brian Krolczyk be granted a one year extension to 9/20/05 to take and pass the EPPP. Second: Ms. Mufson. Vote: Unanimous. Agenda Item #8 – Charla Barrack Application Appeal Motion: Ms. Merritt moved that the Board cannot accept Charla Barrack’s current educational degree since it does not meet the requirements as found in Article 21 and Title 17 and that the Board Secretary write her a letter encouraging her to apply to a graduate school for re-specialization. Second: Mr. Childers. Vote: Unanimous Agenda Item # 9 – Pamela Newlon, MA Doctoral Level Application Motion: Ms. Mufson moved that Pamela Newlon’s application at the doctoral level be rejected at this time, since the Federal Government will not acknowledge her doctoral coursework and school and suggested that Ms. Newlon apply for licensure in California. If licensure is obtained the WV Board would reconsider her doctoral application. Second: Dr. Stein. Vote: Unanimous. Agenda Item #11 – Colleen Reed, MA Request to Remove Supervision Restriction Motion: Mr. Childers moved to grant the request of Colleen Reed to remove the restriction of no supervision of supervised psychologists in her area of competence. Second: Ms. Mufson. Vote: Unanimous Agenda Item #13 – Carl Canfield, MA EPPP Extension Motion: Dr. Stein moved that Carl Canfield be granted a one year extension to 9/23/05 to take and pass the EPPP. Second: Ms. Merritt. Vote: Unanimous. Agenda Item #15 – Rebecca Francis Question Concerning Licensure It was determined that Rebecca Francis contact APA for information on re-specialization at the doctoral level and submit a formalized plan to the Board. Agenda Item #14 – Molly Straights Question Using Certifications Following Signatures On Reports The Board determined that psychologists who have earned additional certifications may list them following their signatures, degree, and licensure status. Agenda Item #10 – Adrianne Nicholas-Bean, MA Supervisor Request The Board decided to grant Colleen Reed, MA supervisor status which will allow Adrianne Nicholas- Bean to be supervised by her. Agenda Item #16 – Election of Officers Motion: Ms. Merritt moved that each Board member currently serving as an officer is re- elected to his or her respective office for the next year. Second: Dr. Stein. Vote: Unanimous Agenda Item #12 – Records Retention This item was discussed. Dr. Harlow stated that he had additional information. Item tabled until information is located. Agenda Item #7 – Information for Advertising by Psychologists The Board asked that Karen Adams, Office Secretary, see if there is information concerning advertising on the APA or ASPPB web pages and, via our web page, direct those interested to this information. Agenda Item #6 Review of Demonstrable Competency Form for Oral Examinations It was decided that several changes be made on the form and that Kathy Lynch will make the necessary changes. 7 New item to add to the agenda – Web Site Updates Ethical Concerns Motion: Mr. Childers moved that the Board enter Executive Session. Second: Dr. Stein. Vote: Unanimous Motion: Dr. Stein moved that the Board exit Executive Session. Second: Ms. Mufson. Vote: Unanimous #37 Motion: Ms. Merritt moved that in regard to the psychologist’s lawyer’s September 1, 2004 letter: