DIAL Public Meeting Notice: Behavioral Health Professionals (July 30, 2024)

DIAL 6200 Park Building

Board of Behavioral Health Professionals

Meeting Notice

July 30, 2024

  • The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in Walnut Woods conference room.
  • Attend in person at DIAL's main office, 6200 Park Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50321-1731, Suite 100. Or, attend virtually by opening the Zoom link or dial: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 810 8502 7195, PIN: #631673.
  • The board may address agenda items out of sequence or limit the time for public comment to aid in the efficiency of the meeting.
  • Agendas are subject to change. Revisions may be made up to 24 hours in advance of the meeting time. Please check the DIAL Public Meeting Calendar to ensure you are viewing the correct version.
  • Public attendees may make comments at the appropriate time on the agenda. The department reserves the right to limit the length of comments based on the number of individuals who wish to speak.
  • Call 515.281.0254 (TDD: 1.800.735.2942), as soon as possible in advance of the meeting to ensure there is enough time to make any necessary special accommodations.

Agenda

Open Session

  • I. Call Meeting to Order (9 a.m.)
    • A. Roll Call to Determine that a Quorum is Present.
    • B. Introductions 
    • C. Announcements
  • II. Election of Officers
    • A. Chair
    • B. Vice-Chair
  • III. Opportunity for Public Comment
  • IV. Discussion & Vote on Meeting Minutes
    • A. Feb. 12, 2024 — Regular Meeting, Social Work
    • B. March 21, 2024 — Teleconference, Social Work
    • C. May 13, 2024 — Regular Meeting, Social Work
    • D. June 5, 2024 — Teleconference, Social Work
    • E. June 6, 2024 — Regular Meeting, Behavioral Science
    • F. June 13, 2024 — Teleconference, Behavioral Science
    • G. June 14, 2024 — Regular Meeting, Psychology
  • V. Petitions for Rule Waiver — The board will review and vote on requests for waiver of administrative rules
    • A. Jacob Jackson — IAC 645 - 31.7(2), Eligilble supervisors
    • B. Megan Blaine — IAC 645 - 31.3(1), Examination requirements for mental health counselors and marital and family therapists
    • C. Sophie Rossman — 645 - 31.6(2), Content-equivalent program.
    • D. Sherry Post — IAC 645 - 31.3(1), Examination requirements for mental health counselors and marital and family therapists
    • E. Emily Dicks — IAC 645 -  31.3(1), Examination requirements for mental health counselors and marital and family therapists
    • F. Amy Davis — IAC 645 - 31.3(1), Examination requirements for mental health counselors and marital and family therapists
    • G. Timothy Terranova — IAC 645 - 31.3(1), Examination requirements for mental health counselors and marital and family therapists
  • VI. Other Business
    • A. Discussion & Vote — Elisa Lyons, Request to Modify Continuing Education Rules to Allow Hours for Supervision of Practicum/Internship Students
    • B. Discussion — Tina Marsicano, Request for Board to Provide Guidance and/or Rules Regarding Complementary and Alternative Interventions (CAI) in Clinical Mental Health Practice.
    • C. Discussion — Association of State and Provinical Psychology Boards - National Exam Implementation of Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) part 2
    • D. Discussion & Vote — Board Delegations & Committee Assignments

Closed Session

  • VII. Items for Review and Discussion — Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(a) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential; Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(d) to discuss whether to initiate licensee disciplinary investigations or proceedings; Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(f) to discuss the decision to be rendered in a contested case conducted according to the provisions of chapter 17A; and Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(h) to avoid disclosure of specific law enforcment matters, such as allowable tolerances or criteria for the selection, prosecution, or settlement of cases, which if disclosed would facilitate disregard or requirements imposed by law.
    • A. Closed Session Minutes (21.5(1)(a))
    • B. Complaints & Investigative Reports (21.5(1)(d))
    • C. Compliance with Board Orders (21.5(1)(d))
    • D. Notice of Hearing, Statement of Charges (21.5(1)(d))
    • E. Combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement & Final Order/ Settlement Agreements & Final Orders/ Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Final Order (21.5(1)(f))
    • F. Criminal History Review (21.5(1)(h)) 

Open Session

  • VIII. Action, if any, on Closed Session Agenda — The board will vote in open session about decisions made during closed session.
    • A. Closed Session Minutes (21.5(1)(a))
    • B. Complaints & Investigative Reports (21.5(1)(d))
    • C. Compliance with Board Orders (21.5(1)(d))
    • D. Notice of Hearing, Statem(21.5(1)(d))ent of Charges 
    • E. Combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement & Final Order/ Settlement Agreements & Final Orders/ Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Final Order (21.5(1)(f))
    • F. Criminal History Review (21.5(1)(h))
  • IX. Adjournment

The next meeting for the board will take place on Aug. 30. 2024.