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Scott Johnson, long‑time licensee, asks board to end probation after a decade of compliance and recovery
Summary
Scott Johnson told the board his sobriety dated to October 2013 and described over a decade of compliance, therapy and community service. He said earlier psychological evaluations had differed and a later evaluator cleared him to practice; the board admitted evidence and submitted the matter for decision.
Scott Johnson asked the Board of Behavioral Sciences on May 8 to grant early termination of a long‑running probation arising from out‑of‑state driving convictions and subsequent alcohol‑related discipline.
Johnson summarized a lengthy administrative and evaluation history that began with licensing‑application concerns and a 2010 alcohol‑related driving conviction. He said an initial psychological evaluation found him “dangerous to practice” and he faced administrative consequences; after legal proceedings and multiple evaluations a later evaluator (Dr. Garman) reviewed earlier conclusions and cleared Johnson to return to practice. Johnson reported more than 11 years of continuous sobriety and described steady clinical work since 2022. He said he has maintained weekly therapy, Alcoholics Anonymous involvement (including service roles) and active community engagement including choir and church participation.
Deputy Attorney General Anahita Crawford recited the procedural history and exhibits admitted—license history, the accusation and stipulated settlement, performance evaluations, letters of support and prior decisions and petitions to revoke. Johnson said he has complied with testing and reporting requirements and uses his recovery experience in clinical work; he told the board he seeks to resume full independent practice and to pursue additional employment opportunities without the limitation of active probation.
After board member questions on evaluation timing, supervision and therapeutic supports, the petitioner offered closing remarks; the matter was submitted to the board for written decision. No immediate vote was taken during the hearing.
