The general meeting of the New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners was held at the Board office, 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey. The meeting was called to order at 9:38 A.M. by Dr. Friedman, Chair

PRESENT:

Nancy E. Friedman, Ph.D., Chair
Kenneth G. Roy, Ed.D.
Loretto A. Brickfield, Ph.D., Vice Chair
Alan M. Groveman, Ph.D.
Evelyn A. Orozco, Ph.D., Secretary
Patricia A. Farrell, Ph.D.

ABSENT:

T. Stephen Patterson, Ph.D., Government Member

ALSO ATTENDING:

J. Michael Walker, Executive Director
Carmen A. Rodriguez, Deputy Attorney General, Counsel to Board
Wanda Ginn, Administrative Staff

REVIEW OF MINUTES:

Upon motion made by Dr. Farrell and seconded by Dr. Groveman, the Board approved the public session minutes of February 4, 2008, with corrections. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

CLOSED SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

The Board voted to unanimously go into closed session for discussion of the oral examinations. The Board returned to open session.

CREDENTIAL COMMITTEE REPORT:’

TEMPORARY PERMIT–NOT TO EXCEED THREE YEARS

The following candidates were unanimously approved for a three-year temporary permit for the supervised practice of psychology:

Lisa Orsini, Ph.D. Lisa Weinberg, Ph.D.
Erica Burgoon, Ph.D. Rachel Kandel, Ph.D.
Laurie Lewis, Psy.D. Miriam Burt, Psy.D.
Danielle Chase, Ph.D. William Ivory, Ph.D.

TEMPORARY PERMIT–NOT TO EXCEED ONE YEAR

The following candidates were unanimously approved for a one-year temporary permit for the unsupervised practice of psychology:

Maureen Solow, Psy.D.
Suzanne Porreca, Psy.D.
Richard Gaudet, Psy.D.

LICENSED BY EXAMINATION

Upon motion made by Dr. Farrell and seconded by Dr. Orozco, the following candidates qualified for licensure. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

Kimberly Nenemay, Psy.D. Brooke Zall-Crawford, Psy.D.
Jennifer Bolich, Psy.D. Robert A. Rekker, Psy.D.
Essie Larson, Ph.D. Colleen Lukens, Ph.D.
Evan Kroll, Ph.D. Jennifer Lambert, Psy.D.
Rita Posner, Ph.D. Ma’ayan Greenbaum, Psy.D.
Rachel E. Millner, Psy.D. Amanda O’Brien, Ph.D.
Michelle Deering, Ed.D. Tamara S. Bryan, Ph.D.

FAILED ORAL EXAMINATION

Upon motion made by Dr. Farrell and seconded by Dr. Orozco, the Board determined that the following candidates did not qualify for licensure. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

Beatrice Truica, Psy.D.
Jane Gooen-Piels, Ph.D.
Arline Fusco, Psy.D.

DEFERRAL OF ORAL EXAMINATION

Upon motion made by Dr. Farrell and seconded by Dr. Orozco, the Board voted to defer final consideration of the oral examination of the following candidates pending submission and approval of a paper detailing their knowledge of the peer review law. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

Darin Schiffman, Psy.D.
Maxin Belkin, Ph.D.
Andrea Johnson Yost, Psy.D.

CORRESPONDENCE

Yahaira Marquez, Ph.D.

Dr. Marquez wrote requesting an extension of the 90-day limit to submit her work sample for the oral examination Dr. Marquez stated that she was unable to finish and submit her work sample because of the death of her grandmother in January 2008. Upon motion made by Dr. Groveman and seconded by Dr. Roy, the Board voted to grant Dr. Marquez an additional 90 days to submit her work sample for the oral examination. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

Ida Jeltova, Ph.D.

Dr. Jeltova wrote requesting an extension of the 90-day limit to submit her work sample for the oral examination. Dr. Jeltova stated that extenuating health-related circumstances prevented her from dedicating sufficient time to preparing her work sample for submission. Upon motion made by Dr. Roy and seconded by Dr. Farrell, the Board voted to grant Dr. Jeltova a one-month extension to submit her work sample for the oral examination. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

Gerald Voelbel, Ph.D.

Dr. Voelbel wrote requesting an extension of his three-year supervised temporary permit that expires on March 14, 2008. Dr. Voelbel stated that he would like to maintain his temporary permit while he completes his work sample for submission. Upon motion made by Dr. Orozco and seconded by Dr. Farrell, the Board voted to extend Dr. Voelbel’s temporary permit until the next agenda, April 7, 2008, pending an explanation as to why he needs the extension. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

Jessica Kornwasser, Psy.D.

Dr. Kornwasser wrote requesting an extension of the 90-day limit to submit her work sample for the oral examination. Dr. Kornwasser stated that unforseen personal circumstances arose which may produce a delay in her submitting her work sample to the Board office. Upon motion made by Dr. Brickfield and seconded by Dr. Farrell, the Board requests that Dr. Kornwasser provide a more detailed reason as to why she needs additional time to submit her work sample. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards

The Board reviewed the open session minutes of Saturday, December 8, 2007 from the Board of Directors Meeting. The Board accepted the minutes as informational.

Ana Noles, Ph.D.

Dr. Noles, a licensed psychologist in the State of California, emailed to inquire if she can provide therapy by telephone for a patient while he resides in the State of New Jersey for approximately three months in a training situation. Upon motion made by Dr. Roy and seconded by Dr. Groveman, the Board voted to approved Dr. Noles’ request pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:14B-6 (d) which states that a practicing psychologist "shall not be limited in his activities for a period not to exceed 10 consecutive business days or 15 business days in any 90-day period, if he resides outside, and his major practice is outside, of the State of New Jersey and gives the board a summary of her qualifications and a minimum of 10 day’s written notice of her intention to practice." Voting in favor of the motion: all.

Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards Mobility Committee

Kim R. Jonason, Ph.D., Chair of ASPPB’s Mobility Committee submitted for the Board’s review revised information regarding the Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC) after receiving comments from its member boards. The Board accepted the document as informational.

Harry T. Cassidy, Assistant Director, Family Practice Division

Mr. Cassidy wrote on behalf of the Conference of Family Presiding Judges requesting an opportunity to meet with the Board and/or staff in an effort to exchange information and concerns to help insure that the public receives the highest level of service consistent with the needs of the court and the ethics of the profession. Upon motion made by Dr. Groveman and seconded by Dr. Brickfield, the Board voted to continue a dialogue with Mr. Cassidy in an effort to set up a date and time to meet for discussion. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

David Mednick, Psy.D., #2963

Dr. Mednick, Co-Director of Student Counseling and Psychological Services at Fairleigh Dickinson University wrote to inquire if a Master’s level clinician with an out-of-state agency contracted to provide after-hours telephone counseling on nights and weekends in crisis/emergency situations would be permissible. Upon motion made by Dr. Roy and seconded by Dr. Groveman, the Board voted to inform Dr. Mednick that it would be permissible provided that the services are provided to matriculated students only pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:42-1.4. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

Lorryn Wahler, Executive Director, New Jersey Psychological Association

The Board reviewed a copy of the cover letter from NJPA President Dawn Gemeinhard that was mailed to members with the brochure describing the proposed continuing education requirements. The letter indicated that the accompanying brochure was only a proposal. Upon motion made by Dr. Orozco and seconded by Dr. Brickfield, the Board was satisfied with the explanation. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

Vanessa L. Martiny, Psy.D.

The Board reviewed Dr. Martiny’s first six-month progress report from her new permit supervisor, Richard Arace, Ph.D. Upon motion made by Dr. Roy and seconded by Dr. Orozco, the Board determined that the report was satisfactory and voted to accept the supervision hours that were previously accrued under the supervision of Dr. Menza. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

REPORT ON PERMIT CONFERENCE HELD ON MARCH 3, 2008–Dr. Roy

Patricia Colontino, Psy.D./Michael Boyle, Ph.D., supervisor (Present)

Dr. Colontino failed the E.P.P.P. written examination taken on January 8, 2008 and is currently working under a three-year supervised temporary permit. Upon motion made by Dr. Groveman and seconded by Dr. Orozco, the Board voted to continue Dr. Colontino’s temporary permit, with no change. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/REGULATORY MATTERS:

Proposed Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:42-5.4 (a) (b); N.J.A.C. 13:42-2.1; N.J.A.C. 13:42-4.6; N.J.A.C. 13:42-10.1

Charles Manning, Regulatory Analyst, submitted to the Board for its review proposed drafts of the Regulation Committee’s recommendations from its November 19, 2007 meeting. The Board reviewed all the committee’s recommendations. Upon motion made by Dr. Orozco and seconded by Dr. Farrell, the Board voted to accept the committee’s recommendations and the modified changes from the full Board. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

Bancroft NeuroHealth

The Board reviewed a continuation of exemption status request from Jennifer DeLuca, Quality Management. Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 45B-6 (a)3, after review of the information provided in the continuation request and upon motion made by Dr. Roy and seconded by Dr. Farrell, the Board determined that the Lindens program and the Residential Program at Bancroft NeuroHealth continues to qualify as an exempt facility. Ms. DeLuca will be reminded that, in order to continue exempt status, the agency is required to confirm annually that it continues to meet the qualifications for exempt status. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

Center for Family Services

The Board reviewed a continuation of exemption status request from Sue Bergmann, LCSW, DSW, VP. Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 45B-6 (a)3, after review of the information provided in the continuation request and upon motion made by Dr. Roy and seconded by Dr. Farrell, the Board determined that the Center for Family Services continues to qualify as an exempt facility. Ms. Bergmann will be reminded that, in order to continue exempt status, the agency is required to confirm annually that it continues to meet the qualifications for exempt status. Voting in favor of the motion: all.

APPROVED BY:

Respectfully submitted,

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