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STATE OF FLORIDA
BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY
FILED DATE
Department of health
By
putt/ Agency Clerk
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Petitioner,
Case No: 2008-19261
License No.:
PY 4728
V S.
-MQA
2014
Upon consideration of the Settlement Agreement and CounterSettlement Offer which has been accepted by Respondent,
the
31f)
day of
Mar
2014.
BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY
7/a
Allen Hall, Executive Director
for Luis E. Orta, Ph.D., Chair
2
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing has been furnished by U.S. Mail to JEFFREY MICHAEL
WILLIAMSON, Ph.D.,
32399-1050; and
Lealand McCharen,
Assistant General
Counsel, Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C65, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3265 this
of
(91-
, 2014.
aLI.C6.41)
day
STATE OF FLORIDA
BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY
FILED
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPUTY CLERK
CLERK ANGELS WS
DATE MAY 0 6 2w4
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Petitioner,
Case No: 2008-19261
License No.:
PY 4728
vs.
JEFFREY MICHAEL WILLIAMSON, Ph.D.,
Respondent.
akfytba in"
settlement
agreement
with
the
following
Respondent
shall pay the fine either by check or money order made payable
to The Florida Department of Health within 24 months of the
filing of the Final Order issued in this matter.
8a. Respondent's practice shall be restricted so as to not
include conducting custody evaluations.
4.
5.
This shall be in
day of
in
, 2014.
BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY
Assistant General
Tallahassee,
of KAaL1
Florida
32399-3265
this
Lek day
, 2014.
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
Petitioner,
v.
iv
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Pursuant to Section 120.57(4), Florida Statutes, the above named
parties hereby offer this Settlement Agreement to the Board of Psychology
(hereinafter "Board")1 as disposition of the Administrative Complaint,
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference, in lieu
of any other administrative proceedings. The terms herein become
effective only if and when a Final Order accepting this Settlement
Agreement is issued by the Board and filed. In considering this Settlement
Agreement, the Board may review all investigative materials regarding this
case. If this Settlement Agreement is not accepted by the Board, the
For purposes of this Settlement Agreement, where terms of the Agreement require the Board to
undertake action or grant approval, the Board can appoint a representative or designee to act in its stead.
In light of this, references to the "Board" can also refer to the Board's designee.
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1/1/
Settlement Agreement, and its presentation to the Board, shall not be used
against either party.
STIPU LATE D FACTS
1.
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STIPULATED LAW
1.
of Chapters 456 and 490, Florida Statutes, and the jurisdiction of the
Department of Health and the Board.
2.
concern to Respondent.
3.
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(2006), Respondent shall pay all actual costs associated with the
investigation and prosecution of this matter.
probation for a period of one (1) year. The purpose of probation is not
to prevent Respondent from practicing as a licensed psychologist. Rather,
probation is a supervised educational experience designed by the Board to
make Respondent aware of certain obligations to Respondent's patients or
clients, as well as to the profession, and to ensure Respondent's continued
compliance with the high standards of the profession through interaction
with another licensed psychotherapist in the appropriate field of expertise.
Any deviation from the requirements of probation without prior written
Page 5 Respondent Initial
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Respondent's active patient or client records at least once every two weeks
for a period of two months, and thereafter, at the supervisor's discretion, a
minimum of once monthly.
if.
b.
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c.
d.
e.
g.
iv.
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The responsibilities of
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Page
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10
Respondent Initial
at the last meeting before probation concludes; and at such other times as
directed by the Board.
iii.
of probation, specifically including but not limited to: meet with supervisor,
participate in discussions with supervisor and make records available to
supervisor.
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vii.
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possess a clear understanding of the laws and rules governing the practice
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notice of the Final Order and terminate all supervisory relationships within
one (1) day of the filing of the Final Order.
9.
subject to approval by the Board and has no force or effect until the Board
adopts, incorporates or bases an Order, properly filed, upon it.
11.
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2013.
leV-Ptre , CM;
reN
personal knowledge or by
as identification (type of
identification), and who acknowledges that their signature appears above.
Sworn to or affirmed before me this 1 S- day of ()Q.-W(3e r
Notary Public
2013.
My Comentssion Expires
SHANNAN DEBORD
Notary Public, State of Florida
Commission # EE 219728
My comma expires July 26, 2016
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APPROVED this
611,
day of
, 2013.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
Petitioner,
v.
psychologist within the state of Florida and was issued license number PY 4728 on
or about June 5, 1992.
3.
FL 32955.
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4.
Child Custody Evaluation for litigation between NSG and JSG as to custody of
their child, JSG; Jr. Respondent did not begin work on the evaluation until
February 2006.
5.
enforcement and court intervention, Respondent did not independently confirm the
presence or absence of domestic violence in the relationship between NSG and
JSG through interviews of collateral sources, law enforcement reports, or court
documents; did not administer a risk assessment evaluation of JSG; did not
administer a battered woman evaluation of NSG; and therefore, ascribed little
weight to what he deemed "alleged" violence in his analysis and conclusion.
6.
Respondent did not interview, or seek reports from, collateral sources who may
have had information that could provide resolution to the various conflicting
statements of NSG and JSG
7.
9.
without adequate supportive evidence and in the face of contradictory test results.
11.
More than one year after being court appointed to complete a custody
visitation that was or would be in the best interest of the child did Respondent ever
contact or elicit information from teachers, therapists, marriage counselors, law
enforcement, former spouses, current paramours, or medical doctors for NSG or
JSG other children in either home, adult children of either NSG or JSG; nor did he
observe interactions in either home between the child and NSG or the child and
JSG Respondent did not obtain collateral information from an unbiased or
impartial source, or evince much, if any, attempt to corroborate information
provided by NSG or JSG
13.
sessions for NSG and JSG in addition to the child custody evaluation.
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14.
abuse and there is no indication in his records that he made a report to the
Department of Children and Families.
COUNT ONE
15.
forth herein.
16.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
22.
recommendation.
23.
forth herein.
25.
is a conflict of interest for a psychologist who has treated a minor or any of the
adults involved in a custody or visitation action to perform a forensic evaluation
for the purpose of recommending with which adult the minor should reside, which
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SIGNED this
day of
2011.
H: Frank Farmer, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.P.
State Surgeon General
/c\r
FILED
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPUTY CLERK
CLERK
DATE
Sanders
Ltrizel
2 8 2011
SF
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PCP Date:
27-11
PCP Members:Swan
Adrienne C. Rodg rs
Assistant General Counsel
Florida Bar # 0630071
Department of Health
Prosecution Services Unit
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3265
(850) 245-4640 Ext.
(850) 245-4682 FAX
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NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be conducted in
accordance with Section 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, to be
represented by counsel or other qualified representative, to present evidence
and argument, to call and cross-examine witnesses and to have subpoena and
subpoena duces tecum issued on his or her behalf if a bearing is requested.
NOTICE REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF COSTS
Respondent is placed on notice that Petitioner has incurred costs related
to the investigation and prosecution of this matter. Pursuant to Section
456.072(4), Florida Statutes, the Board shall assess costs related to the
investigation and prosecution of a disciplinary matter, which may include
attorney hours and costs, on the Respondent in addition to any other
discipline imposed.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
Petitioner,
v.
psychologist within the state of Florida and was issued license number PY 4728 on
or about June 5, 1992.
3.
FL 32955.
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" G"
4.
Child Custody Evaluation for litigation between NSG and JSG as to custody of
their child, JSQ Jr. Respondent did not begin work on the evaluation until
February 2006.
5.
enforcement and court intervention, Respondent did not independently confirm the
presence or absence of domestic violence in the relationship between NSG and
JSG through interviews of collateral sources, law enforcement reports, or court
documents; did not administer a risk assessment evaluation of JSG; did not
administer a battered woman evaluation of NSG; and therefore, ascribed little
weight to what he deemed "alleged" violence in his analysis and conclusion.
6.
Respondent did not interview, or seek reports from, collateral sources who may
have had information that could provide resolution to the various conflicting
statements of NSG and JSG
7.
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9.
without adequate supportive evidence and in the face of contradictory test results.
11.
More than one year after being court appointed to complete a custody
visitation that was or would be in the best interest of the child did Respondent ever
contact or elicit information from teachers, therapists, marriage counselors, law
enforcement, former spouses, current paramours, or medical doctors for NSG or
JSG other children in either home, adult children of either NSG or JSG; nor did he
observe interactions in either home between the child and NSG or the child and
JSG Respondent did not obtain collateral information from an unbiased or
impartial source, or evince much, if any, attempt to corroborate information
provided by NSG or JSG.
13.
sessions for NSG and JSG in addition to the child custody evaluation.
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14.
abuse and there is no indication in his records that he made a report to the
Department of Children and Families.
COUNT ONE
15.
forth herein.
16.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
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i.
22.
recommendation.
23.
forth herein.
25.
is a conflict of interest for a psychologist who has treated a minor or any of the
adults involved in a custody or visitation action to perform a forensic evaluation
for the purpose of recommending with which adult the minor should reside, which
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SIGNED this
2011.
I day of
FILED
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPUTY CLERK
CLERK
DATE
Angel Sanders
DE 2 8 2011
Adrienne C. Rodg rs
Assistant General Counsel
Florida Bar # 0630071
Department of Health
Prosecution Services Unit
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3265
(850) 245-4640 Ext.
(850) 245-4682 FAX
q- 27-1 1
PCP Date:
PCP Members:
SiNcin,
Ov-la Ntarhh-L.avieire,
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NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be conducted in
accordance with Section 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, to be
represented by counsel or other qualified representative, to present evidence
and argument, to call and cross-examine witnesses and to have subpoena and
subpoena duces tecum issued on his or her behalf if a hearing is requested.
NOTICE REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF COSTS
Respondent is placed on notice that Petitioner has incurred costs related
to the investigation and prosecution of this matter. Pursuant to Section
456.072(4), Florida Statutes, the Board shall assess costs related to the
investigation and prosecution of a disciplinary matter, which may include
attorney hours and costs, on the Respondent in addition to any other
discipline imposed.
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