Board of Behavioral Sciences hears petition for early termination of probation from Scott Johnson; no decision made

The Board of Behavioral Sciences heard testimony May 8 from Scott Johnson, an associate marriage and family therapist registration holder, seeking early termination of his probationary registration. The hearing was conducted before Administrative Law Judge Marcy Larson at the Office of Administrative Hearings and included appearances by Deputy Attorney General Anahita Crawford and probation staff. The record was submitted to the board at the close of the hearing; the board took no final action at the session.

Johnson told the board he was originally disciplined after his intern registration in 2013 and that his case history includes a 2006 conviction for driving without a license and a 2010 conviction related to alcohol. He said he has remained sober for more than a decade and has been compliant with the probation terms the board imposed. “I make every effort to be ethical, to make informed decisions in the care of my clients,” Johnson told the board when asked whether he deemed himself safe to practice.

Why it matters: The board’s decision could affect Johnson’s eligibility for full licensure and his ability to present himself for employment as a licensed marriage and family therapist. The case also…