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Draft disciplinary guidelines revised to clarify role of psychotherapy, fitness for duty and cultural competency
Summary
POST staff updated proposed disciplinary guidelines after public input to clarify that therapists—rather than POST—determine whether ongoing psychotherapy or fitness‑for‑duty evaluations are needed, and to require culturally competent practitioners for any implied treatment conditions.
POST staff presented revisions on June 3 to proposed disciplinary guidelines that would help administrative law judges and the commission apply consistent sanctions. Staff described changes in response to public feedback, clarified roles for clinicians conducting psychotherapy or fitness‑for‑duty (FFD) evaluations, and proposed a resource list of culturally competent practitioners.
Lede: Assistant Executive Director Ann Marie Domino and Certification Bureau chief Michelle Wyler summarized changes made after meetings with stakeholders and public commenters. Staff said they planned to add language stating that revocation does not require a pattern of behavior and to make explicit that organizational pressure or…
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