Reporting Requirement Under Wis. Stat. § 457.25 (1)

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Reporting Requirement Under

Wis. Stat. § 457.25 (1)

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), may take action against a person’s license or certificate if the board determines that the person has engaged in unprofessional conduct. Wis. Stat. § 457.25 (1) applies to any public or private mental health or health care agency, institution or facility, or any other person or entity that employs or contracts for services with a credential holder.  All providers licensed or certified by DQA, as well as other employers of persons who are licensed or certified under Wis. Stat. § 457.25 (1) such as county departments, need to comply with the reporting requirement.  The Department of Health Services (DHS) recommends that providers develop personnel policies and procedures that address the reporting requirements.  These policies and procedures may reference the DSPS reporting instructions noted below. 

 To file a report with DSPS see:  http://dsps.wi.gov/Documents/Board%20Services/Position%20Statements/MFT%20joint/Reporting_Disciplinary_Actions.pdf

For questions regarding Wis. Stat. § 457.25 (1), contact the Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work Examining Board at:

State of Wisconsin
Department of Safety and Professional Services
MPSW Joint Board
PO Box 8935
Madison, WI  53708-8935
dsps@wisconsin.gov