TexasState Board of Social Worker Examiners

Licensing Standards and Qualification Committee

Friday, September 7, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.

HobbyBuilding, Tower II

333 Guadalupe, Room 225

Austin TX 78756-3183

Minutes

Board Members Present:

Julia Dunaway, Professional Member

Dorinda Noble, Professional Member

Kimberly Hernandez, Professional Member

Staff Present:

Charles Horton

Dan Meador

Stewart Myrick

Georgia Norman

Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 8:51 am by Ms. Dunaway, chair.

Agenda Item 2 was to approve the minutes from the June 8, 2007 Licensing Standards and Qualification Committee meeting. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 3 was the discussion regarding licensing qualification issues for the following individuals:

The application of Robert Rowland was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to table this application. The motion was seconded and discussed. The motion passed.

The application of Michael Torres was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to approve the application. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Silvia Alfonsin was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to approve for examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Norma Pereida was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to approve the supervision. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Rebecca Lara was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to approve the supervision. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Sylvia Clark was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to append submission of job descriptions. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Daniel Fishburn was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Jennifer Terry was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Rosa Acosta was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Deborah Elliott was discussed.

The application of Elizabeth Miracle was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to refer this to the Ethics Committee. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Leila Oruebor was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to deny this application. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Cindy Pritchard was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Carol Shomion was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to deny this application. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Erica Talley was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to deny this application. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Katrina Watland was discussed.

The application of Sabra Merrill was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to request additional information. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Eugene Sanchez was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to deny this application. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 4 was the discussion regarding minimum course requirements for approval of as a supervisor-training provider. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to request additional information from providers.

Agenda Item 5 was the discussion regarding an application for approval as a supervisor-training provider—National Association of Social Workers-Texas Chapter. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 6 was the discussion regarding social work licensing trends and related issues.

Agenda Item 7 was the discussion regarding the scope of independent non-clinical practice by Licensed Master Social Workers and Licensed Baccalaureate Social Workers who are recognized by the board for independent non-clinical practice.

Agenda Item 8 was the discussion relating to proposed changes in 22 Texas Administrative Code 781 (board rules) regarding qualifications for licensure, authorized practice of licensed master social workers, and general matters related to the regulation of social workers. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to forward rule changes as noted to the Rules Committee. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 9 was the discussion regarding a proposal to establish minimum requirements for a continuing education course to be offered to fulfill the continuing education requirements for renewal in professional ethics and social work values.

Agenda Item 10 was public comment. This was discussed under Agenda Item 8.

Agenda Item 11 was to set the next committee meeting date(s). The next meeting date will be December 7, 2007.

Agenda Item 12 was to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 4:24 pm.

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Julia Dunaway, Chairman

TSBSWE

September 7, 2007

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