. & 5-8-02 Final Order No. DOH-02-1323- FORMOA ” FILED DATE - Ka / Eee At Department of Health By: [fe . o- STATE OF FLORIDA Deputy Agency Clerk BOARD OF CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING 3 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, zt HUN -CLaseck ; ae Petitioner, vs. Tuc PATTI L. WILLIAMS, DOH CASE NO.: 2000-05484 =, Respondent. w 7 Sil srt a eg DOAH CASE NO.: 01-4570BB20") = es) a FINAL ORDER THIS MATTER came before the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (hereinafter “the Board”) for final action pursuant to Section 120.57(1)(1), Florida Statutes, at a duly-noticed public meeting held on July 30, 2002, in Tallahassee, Florida, for the purpose of considering the Recommended Order issued by the Administrative Law Judge in the above-styled case. The Petitioner was represented by Deborah Loucks, Senior Attorney with the Department of Health. The Respondent was present at the Board meeting and was represented by Russell K, Ramey, Esquire. Mr. Ramey, however, did not make an appearance at the meeting. After a review of the complete record in this matter, including consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, any exceptions filed by the parties, and the arguments of each party, the Board makes the following findings and conclusions: EXCEPTIONS The Respondent's exceptions filed on June 5, 2002, are hereby rejected. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Administrative Law Judge's findings of fact are hereby approved, adopted, and incorporated herein. 2. There is competent, substantial evidence to support the Administrative Law Judge's findings of fact as adopted by the Board. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The Board has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to the provisions of Sections 120.569 and 120.57(1) and Chapter 491, Florida Statutes. 2. The Administrative Law Judge's conclusions of law are hereby approved, adopted and incorporated herein. 3. There is competent substantial evidence to support the Board’s findings and conclusions. PENALTY The penaity recommended by the Administrative Law Judge is approved and the Respondent's terms of probations are as foliows: PROBATION: Respondent shall be placed on probation for a period of three (3) months (90 days) commencing upon the approval of a Board monitor. The terms of Probation shall be as follows: (a) Probationer shall comply with all state statutes and rules pertaining to the practice of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Heaith Counseling in Chapters 456, and 491, Florida Statutes, and Rule Chapter 64B4, Florida Administrative Code. (b) Probationer shall appear before the Board at last meeting of the Board preceding termination of probation and at such other times as requested by the Board. (c) In the event Probationer leaves the State of Florida for a period of thirty days or more, or otherwise, does not engage in practice in Florida, Probationer's probation shall be tolled and shall remain in a tolled status until Probationer returns to active Practice in the State of Florida, at which time the probationary status shall resume, Probationer must keep current residence and business addresses on file with the Board. Probationer shall notify the Board within ten (10) days of any changes of said addresses, (d) Probationer shall practice only under the supervision of a psychotherapist fully licensed under Chapter 491 to be approved by a Board Monitor. Probationer shall have the supervising psychotherapist with the probationer at the Probationer's Probation appearance before the Board. Prior to approval of the supervising psychotherapist by the Board Monitor, the Probationer shall Provide to the supervising psychotherapist a copy of the administrative complaint filed in this case. A failure of the Probationer or the supervising psychotherapist to appear at the scheduled Board meeting shall constitute a violation of the Board's Final Order. Prior to the approval of the supervising psychotherapist by the Board Monitor, Probationer shall submit to the Board Monitor current curriculum vitae and description of the current practice from three proposed supervising psychotherapists. Said materials shall be received in the Board office no later than thirty (30) days from the date of entry of this Final Order. The Board monitor shall select one of the proposed supervising psychotherapists prior to commencement of the Probationary period. (e) Probationer shall be responsible for ensuring that the supervising psychotherapist submits the required reports. The responsibilities of the supervising psychotherapist shall include: 1. Submit monthly reports, which shall include: a. Brief statement of why Probationer is on probation. b. Description of Probationer's practice, c. Brief statement of Probationer's compliance with terms of probation. d. Brief statement of Probationer's relationship with supervising psychotherapist. e. Detail any problems which may have arisen with probationer. 2. Review one-hundred percent (100%) of Probationer's patient records selected on a random basis at least once every two (2) weeks. 3. Consult with the probationer on all cases. 4. Report to the board any violations by the Probationer of Chapters 456, and 491, Florida Statutes, and the rules promulgated pursuant thereto. (f) Probationer shall submit monthly reports to the Board. The reports shall include a detailed report outlining her experience on probation. (9) Probationer shall fully comply with ail terms of the final order in this matter on a timely basis. RULING ON MOTION TO ASSESS COSTS The Board considered the Petitioner's Motion to Assess Costs in this matter and Respondent's opposition to said motion and in accordance to its statutory mandate set forth in Section 456.072(4), Florida Statutes, ordered Respondent to pay costs in the amount of $ 9,655.99 to the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling and forward such payment to DOH - Client Services, P.O. Box 6320, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-6320 within thirty (30) days from the date of entry of this final order. This Final Order shall become effective upon filing with the clerk of the Department of Health, 2 o7 DONE AND ORDERED this Ae of, A L 2002. en Be Susan J. Foster Executive Director NOTICE OF RIGHT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW UNLESS WAIVED Pursuant to Section 120.569, Florida Statutes, any substantially affected person is hereby notified that they may appeal this Final Order by filing one copy of a Notice of Appeal with the clerk of the Department of Health and by filing the filing fee and one copy of the Notice of Appeal with the District Court of Appeal within 30 days of the date this Final Order is filed. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished by certified mail to: Russell K. Ramsey, 1042 Jenk Avenue, Panama City, Florida 32401; PATTIL. WILLIAMS, 1416C West 16% Street, Panama City, Florida 32405; Deborah Loucks, Senior Attorney, Agency for Health Care Administration, P.O. Box 14229, Tallahassee, Florida 32317-4229; Lisa Pease, Senior Attorney, Agency for Health Care Administration, P.O. Box 14229, Tallahassee, Florida 32317-4229; and Edward A. Tellechea, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, PL-01, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050; Harry L. Hooper, Administrative Law Judge, Division of Administrative Hearings, The DeSoto Building, 1230 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060, on this cy Bh day otlusuct, 2002. Dds Ling

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