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Proposed Agenda

State Board for Mental Health Practitioners

Note: This meeting is being convened by videoconference and Board members will attend the most convenient site. Meeting is open to the public but space may be limited.

Friday, May 1, 2009 · 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.


  1. Welcome and Review of Agenda (10:00 to 10:10 a.m.)
  2. Review of Minutes December 11, 2008 State Board Meeting (10:10 to 10:15 a.m.)
  3. Executive Secretary Report (10:15 to 10:30 a.m.)
    1. Update on State budget
    2. Update on statutory exemption
    3. Summary of civil service titles and job duties
  4. Experience for Licensure Under Article 163 (10:30 to 11:00 a.m.)
    1. Overview of Committee on Professions decision regarding social work experience
    2. Requirements for supervised experience
    3. Appropriate supervision by licensed professional
  5. Acceptable and Authorized Settings for Practice (11:00 to 11:20 a.m.)
    1. Employment and practice in public schools
    2. Proposed registration of entities not otherwise authorized to employ licensees
  6. Registered Programs Leading to Licensure (11:20 to 11:45 a.m.)
    1. Accreditation standards in comparison to New York law and regulations
    2. Draft communication to education programs regarding licensure and practice
  7. Endorsement of Applicants Licensed in Other Jurisdictions (11:45 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.)
    1. Overview of endorsment provisions in Education Law
    2. Recommended amendments to Commissioner's Regulations
  8. Examination for Licensure Under Article 163 (12:10 to 12:20 p.m.)
    1. Policy on re-tests and cheating — AMFTRB
    2. Candidate performance on examinations
  9. Clarification of Professional Practice (12:20 to 12:40 p.m.)
    • State Board will discuss matters related to the practice of the profession, as necessary
  10. Professional Discipline 2008 (12:40 to 12:50 p.m.)
    1. Summary of complaints and investigations in the licensed professions
    2. Implementation of illegal practice provisions in Education Law
  11. Other Business and Adjournment (12:50 to 1:00 p.m.)