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Probation monitoring: fewer probationers, vendor change for substance-abuse program
Summary
Probation monitoring staff reported the number of licensees on probation decreased to 61, described the transition to a new vendor for the board’s substance-abuse rehabilitation program and noted most compliance issues were minor.
Probation monitoring staff told the Physical Therapy Board on June 26 that the number of licensees on probation decreased to 61 and that the board transitioned to a new contractor, Premier, to operate its substance-abuse rehabilitation program as of Jan. 1.
Monty (Moni) Martin, probation monitor, said 46 probationers were actively working in California, six were out-of-state and tolling, and 10 were tolling due to unemployment or underemployment. Two licensees were placed on probation during the quarter, six completed probation, none were revoked and one licensee stipulated to surrender their license.
Martin said nine in-state, non-tolling probationers — about 20% of the active in-state group — were enrolled in the substance-abuse rehabilitation program. He reported five instances of probation noncompliance in the quarter, mostly minor such as missed interviews or late paperwork submissions.
Martin described the vendor transition from Maximus to Premier and said the early transition was “a little bit rocky” while staff and the new contractor established appropriate staffing and schedules. He added that participants’ reports since transition have generally been positive and that the program is now “running smoothly.”
The monitor said the unit received one early-termination petition during the quarter; he prepares investigative reports and recommendation packets for the board on those petitions.
