At 10:08 a.m. the Board Chair, Dr. Alfredo Garcia, called the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners September 26, 2014 regular meeting to order.

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1 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DIVISION Board of Social Work Examiners Toney Anaya Building 2550 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico (505) Fax (505) New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 26, :00 a.m. Regulations and Licensing, Toney Anaya Building, 2550 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM CALL TO ORDER At 10:08 a.m. the Board Chair, Dr. Alfredo Garcia, called the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners September 26, 2014 regular meeting to order. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: x Alfredo Garcia, Chair x Louise Tracey-Hosa x Sandra Turner x Ann Swanson x Donald Chavez x Brahna Wilczynski MEMBERS ABSENT: Judith Britton OTHERS PRESENT: Tania Maestas, Assistant Attorney General STAFF PRESENT: Amanda Urioste, Board Administrator Ruth Romero, Administrative Assistant Vanessa Montoya, Compliance Liaison Chair: Roll Call was taken by Mrs. Amanda Urioste and a quorum was determined present. (Refer to sign-in Sheet for Other Guests) 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Ann Swanson made a MOTION to approve the agenda as amended Louise Tracey-Hosa SECONDED the motion which was PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 3.1 July 24, 2014 Revision date: 01/2008

2 Ms. Swanson made a MOTION to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2014 meeting Ms. Wilczynski SECONDED the motion which was PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Amendments: None 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1 NM Access Crisis Line Presentation was made by Lindsey Brannon with Protocall. Presentation included information on how the NM access crisis line is funded, how it works today and who is benefiting from the services. Board members discussed the liability of the licensee and the liability of the organization. Changes to the statute will need to be made to support tele health services as a standard practice. 4.2 Introduction of new Board Member Sandra Turner Item 4.2 was moved up before the presentation made by the NM access Crisis line. Sandra introduced herself and gave a brief background of herself and professional experience. 4.3 Background checks The board discussed that at this time the statute does not allow for criminal background checks. The Bard is allowed to request more information from the licensee regarding felony or DUI convictions. The board will look into adding an additional question to the license renewal regarding DUI convictions. Tania Maestas did state that a felony conviction does not constitute grounds for the denial of licensure. Dan Frampton from NASW mentioned that the board s discussion regarding background checks mirrors their discussions. NASW has also discussed the requirement of background checks for members of NASW. 4.4 Media Coverage of Nikka Peralta & Lori Vallejos The board discussed with RLD staff and Tania Maestas the documentation sent in by both licensees. The news report did state that both licensees were convicted felons. The board would like on the record that neither licensee is a convicted felon, nor was there a violation of the rules or regulations. 4.5 Cultural Committee Ms. Swanson made a MOTION to approve the acceptance of cultural course CEP 517 for the initial licensure requirement Ms. Wilczynski SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Ms. Swanson made a MOTION to approve the acceptance of cultural course CEP 619 for the initial licensure requirement Ms. Wilczynski SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. 4.6 Sunset Discussion Page 2 of 5 Revision date: 01/2010

3 Dr. Garcia reminded the board that the Board is up for sunset this year. Pat Tyrell with NASW did state that they are going to present several changes to the practice act. Dr. Garcia will be meeting with NASW to work on the bill that will be presented to the legislature. 4.7 NM Social Work Summit Pat Tyrell with NASW explained that they will be holding a Summit on October 10, 2014, and extended an invitation to all board members and RLD staff to attend. Don Chaves stated that he will have continued discussions with the task force created by NASW. 4.8 Letter from licensee Jennifer Scott The board has reviewed and accepted the letter presented. They requested that the application be placed on the agenda for consideration and vote. 4.9 Board members presence by telephone Board members discussed the importance of being able to attend future meetings via telephone. Currently the statute does not allow for board members to attend the board meetings by telephone conference. 5. OLD BUSINESS 5.1 Board discussed the policies in place by APS. The board does not have any authority to mandate an organization or the services that they provide. The board only has authority over the individual licensees and the scope of practice that they are allowed to provide services under. Ms. Wilczynski made a MOTION to approve that a letter of inquiry be sent to APS by Dr. Garcia Mr. Chavez SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. 9. OPEN FORUM FOR DISCUSSION The board chose to move the open forum for discussion prior to going into executive session. Public Comment made during open forum Dan Frampton & Pat Tyrell with NASW brought up for discussion the option of keeping the LISW title in addition to the LCSW licensure title. The board discussed the inability to measure the competency and differentiate the competency between the LISW and LCSW title. 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair: I will hear a motion for closure of the meeting to enter into Executive Session. Board Member Ms. Wilczynski: I move that the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners close this meeting in order to enter into Executive Session to discuss the items listed in the agenda. Pursuant to Sections H 1, of the Open Meetings Act authorizing closed sessions for matters related to Licensing, Page 3 of 5 Revision date: 01/2010

4 renewal & Complaints. Mr. Chavez SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Chair: Would the Board Administrator take a roll call vote to enter into Executive Session? Roll Call Vote: Dr. Alfredo Garcia-Yes Brahna Wilczynski-Yes Ann Swanson-Yes Don Chavez-Yes Sandra Turner-Yes Louise Tracey-Hosa-Yes Dr. Alfredo Garcia Board Chair: The motion is approved by a unanimous approval. Let the record show that at 12:02 p.m. the Board entered into closed session and the recorder has been turned off. Dr. Garcia stated for the recorded the Board is now back in Open Session Let the record show that the recorder is back on. The New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners is back in open session. The time is 12:38 pm Pursuant to H 1, 3 & 7 of the Open Meetings Act the matters discussed in the closed meeting were limited only to the items listed in the motion. 6. BOARD ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Let the record show that the Applications: Complaints SW Ms. Wilczynski made a MOTION to dismiss with no violation. Ms. Tracy- Hosa SECONDED the motion. Ann Swanson, & Don Chavez abstained from voting. Motion PASSED. SW Ms. Wilczynski made a MOTION to dismiss with no violation. Ms. Tracy- Hosa SECONDED the motion. Ann Swanson, & Don Chavez abstained from voting. Motion PASSED. SW Page 4 of 5 Revision date: 01/2010

5 Ms. Wilczynski made a MOTION to dismiss with no violation. Ms. Turner SECONDED the motion. Ann Swanson, & Don Chavez abstained from voting. Motion PASSED. SW Ms. Wilczynski made a MOTION to dismiss with no violation. Ms. Turner SECONDED the motion. Ann Swanson, & Don Chavez abstained from voting. Motion PASSED. Settlement Agreement: Michael Pahos will be tabled until the next meeting 7. ADMINISTRATORS /COMPLIANCE LIASION REPORTS 7.1 Implementation of new rules Amanda Urioste gave all board members a copy of the rules effective The board and administrative staff discussed the implementation of the class for approved supervisors and the new forms. There will be another update presented by Amanda Urioste at the next Board Meeting. 8. FUTURE BOARD MEETING The next board meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2014 to be held at the regulation & licensing, Toney Anaya building 2550 Cerrillos rd. Santa Fe NM, ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Social Work Examiners Board, Mr. Chavez made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 1:30 pm. Ms. Wilczynski SECONDED the motion, which was PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Submitted by: Amanda Urioste, Board Administrator Date Approved by: Dr. Alfredo Garcia, LISW Date Page 5 of 5 Revision date: 01/2010

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