Proposed Agenda

State Board for Mental Health Practitioners

1. Welcome and Introductions (10:30 to 10:35 a.m.)
2. Review of March 7, 2008 Meeting Minutes (10:35 to 10:45 a.m.)
3. Report of the Executive Secretary (10:45 to 11:00 a.m.)
   
   1. State budget implications for the Office of the Professions
   2. Meeting by video conference
   3. Electronic information and technology
4. License and Practice of the Mental Health Professions (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
   
   1. Overview of issues related to the license and practice of the professions
      1. Experience completed in unauthorized settings
      2. Corporate practice of the professions and licensure under Title VIII
      3. Exemption for individuals in certain programs expiring on January 1, 2010
   2. Summary of discussions with stakeholders and actions taken
   3. Recommendations for further action
5. Lunch Break (12:00 to 12:30 p.m.)

Lunch may be purchased in the cafeteria

6. Discussion of Proposed Actions to Clarify Practice and Licensure (12:30 to 1:45 p.m.) State Board will discuss actions that may be taken to amend Department policies or regulations related to the license and practice of the mental health professions.
7. Review of Practice Guideline Under Part 29.15 of Regents Rules (1:45 to 2:15 p.m.)
   
   1. Summary of telephone conference discussion by work group on April 23, 2008
   2. Review of practice guideline for publication
8. Consumer Brochures for Mental Health Practitioners (2:15 to 2:30 p.m.)
   
   1. Final text reflecting revisions from Counsel and Associate Commissioner's office
9. State Board Organization for 2009 (2:30 to 2:45 p.m.)
   
   1. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
   2. Tentative 2009 meeting schedule
10. Other Business and Adjournment (2:45 to 3:00 p.m.)

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