BEFORE THE ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXAMINERS

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1 BEFORE THE ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXAMINERS In the Matter of: MICHAEL RAIMONDI (JOSEPH) Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, LlSAC-1, In the State of Arizona. Case No.: No RELEASE FROM CONSENT AGREEMENT AND ORDER The Board received a request from Michael Raimondi to release him from the tenns and conditions of the Consent Agreement and Order dated November,0. After consideration of the documentation provided by Mr. Raimondi and the Substance Abuse Credentialing Committee's recommendation supporting release from the tenns and conditions of the Consent Agreement and Order dated November,0, the Board noted that Mr. Raimondi complied with au of the tenns and conditions of the Consent Agreement and Order. ORDER GOOD CAUSE APPEARING, IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT: Mr. Raimondi is hereby released from au tenns and conditions of the Consent Agreement and Order dated November DATED this rjj+- day of ~U"1' 0. ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXAMINERS BY:L~L01_ ~L DE RINA DO, ecutlve Director -1

2 ORIGINIAL of the f~~<f: This qf:r-day of ~ 0, with: Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners North Central Avenue, Suite 100 Phoenix, Arizona 0 COpy of the foregoing certified m iled: This h::--day of, 00, ~ Certified mail no. OQ ll.e'tt> {Jot} <-. -tyrat Lf,lfo: Michael Raimondi (Joseph) Address of Record Respondent Marc H. Harris Assistant Attorney General West Washington CIVILES Phoenix, Arizona 00 Attorney for the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Mary Wilson

3 BEFORE THE ARIZONA BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXAMINERS 1 In the Matter of: JOSEPH RAIMONDI, L1SAC-1, Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, In the State of Arizona. Respondent. Case No.: 0-00 In the interest of a prompt and speedy settlement of the CONSENTAGREEMEN+AND~ROER- I~ir~ o~-~w i"---t-~i lve~~--- I tfb ~=-r._.1 consistent with the public interest, statulory requirements and responsibilities of the Arizon State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners ("Board"), and pursuant to A.R.S. -1(H and 1-.0(F)(), Joseph Raimondi ("Respondent") and the Board enter into this Consen Agreement, Findings of Fact, Conclusion~; disposition of this matter. of Law and Order ("Consent Agreement") as a fina CONSENT AGREEMENT Respondent understands and agrees that: 1. Any record prepared in this matter, all investigative materials prepared or receive by the Board concerning the allegations, and all related materials and exhibits may be retained in the Board's file pertaining to this matter.. Respondent has the right to a formal administrative hearing at which he can presen evidence and cross examine the State's witnesses. Respondent hereby irrevocably waives hi right to such formal hearing concerning th'~se allegations and irrevocably waives his right to an rehearing or judicial review relating to the allegations contained in this Consent Agreement.. Respondent has the right to consult with an attorney prior to entering into thi Consent Agreement. -1

4 . The findings contained in the Findings of Fact portion of this Consent Agreement ar conclusive evidence of the facts stated herein and may be used for purposes of determinin sanctions in any future disciplinary matter.. This Consent Agreement is subject to the Board's approval, and will be effective onl when the Board accepts it. In the event the Board in its discretion does not approve thi Consent Agreement, this Consent Agreement is withdrawn and shall be of no evidentiary value, nor shall it be relied upon or introduced in any disciplinary action by any party hereto, excep that Respondent agrees that should the Board reject this Consent Agreement and this cas proceeds to hearing, Respondent shall assert no claim that the Board was prejudiced by it review and discussion of this document or of any records relating thereto.. Respondent further understands that once the Board approves and signs Consent Agreement, it shall constitute a public record that may be disseminated as a forma action of the Board. The Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law. and Order: FINIJIINGS OF FACT 1. On August, 0, Respondent received a performance evaluation advising him 0 1 the need to improve his documentation.. On December, 0, the Ofrice of Problem Gambling ("OPG") audited Respondent's client records for the period Df July 0 through September 0. The OPG audit found that Respondent's documentation remained incomplete.. On December,0, Respondent received a performance evaluation advising him of the need to improve his documentalion.. On May,0, the Office of Behavioral Health Licensing ("OBHL") audited four client files assigned to Respondent. The 0 BHL audit found documentation deficiencies in Respondent's client records. -

5 1 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The Board has jurisdiction OVBr Respondent pursuant to A.RS. -1 et seq. and the rules promulgated by the Boal'd relating to Respondent's practice as a license behavioral health professional.. The conduct and circumslances described in the Findings of Fact constitut grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to A.RS. -1()(q), failing or refusing t maintain adequate records of behavioral hsalth services provided to a client. ORDER Based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and pursuant to the authorit granted to the Board under A. RS. -B1: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that RHspondent's license, L1SAC-1, will be placed on probation for a minimum period of months. Continuing Education During the period of probation, Re~ipondent shall in addition to the continuing educatio requirements of A.RS. -, completl~ a minimum of -clock hours of continuing educatio in behavioral health ethics, pre-approved by the Substance Abuse Credentialing Committe Chair or designee. Upon completion of the required, Respondent shall submit a certificate(s completion. During the period of probation, Respondent shall in addition to the continuing education requirements of A.R.S. - complete a minimum of -c1ock hours of education in behavioral health documentation, pre-approved by the Substance Abuse Credentialing Committee Chair or designee. Upon complbtion of the required, Respondent shall submit a certificate of completion. -

6 Clinical Supervision During the period of probation, Hespondent shall submit to clinical supervision by master's or higher level independently licensed behavioral health professional for a minimu period of months. Within thirty (0) days of the date of this Consent Agreement, Responden shall submit the name of a clinical supervisor for pre-approval by the Substance Abus Credentialing Committee Chair or designee. Also within thirty (0) days of the date of thi Consent Agreement, the clinical supervisor shall submit a letter disclosing his/her prio relationship to Respondent. In that letter, the supervisor must address why he/she should b approved, acknowledge that he/she has reviewed the Consent Agreement, and include th results of an initial assessment and a supervision plan regarding the proposed supervision 0 Respondent. The letter from the supervisor shall be submitted to the Board's office. Focus and Frequency of Clinical Supervision The focus of the supervision shall relate to record keeping, ethics, and lega requirements under licensure. Respondent shall meet in person with the supervisor at least 1 hour for every 0 hours worked. Chanqe of Clinical Supervisor During Probation 1 If, during the period of Respondent's probation, the clinical supervisor determines tha he/she cannot continue as the clinical supervisor, he/she shall notify the Board within days 0 the end of supervision and provide the Board with an interim report. Respondent shall advis the Substance Abuse Credentialing Committee chair or designee within 0 days of cessation 0 clinical supervision by the approved clinical supervisor of the name of a new proposed clinica supervisor. The proposed clinical supervisor shall provide the same documentation to th Board's office as was required of the initial clinical supervisor. Quarterly Reports Once approved, the supervisor shall submit quarterly reports to the Substance Abus Credentialing Committee Chair or desi~lnee. The quarterly reports shall include issue -

7 presented in this consent agreement that need to be reported and the supervisor shall notify th Board if more frequent supervision is nl~eded. After the month probationary period, th 1 supervisor shall submit a final summary re~port for review and approval by the Substance Abus Credentialing Committee Chair or designee. The report shall address whether furthe supervision is needed. General Conditions Upon completion of the terms of this Consent Agreement, Respondent must make written request for release from the stipulations of this Consent Agreement. Respondent mus provide evidence that he has successfully satisfied all course work and seminars and submit final report from his supervisor recommending termination from probation. The Board has th sole discretion to determine whether all tbrms and conditions of this Consent Agreement an Order have been met and whether Res pondent has adequately demonstrated that he ha addressed the issues contained in this Consent Agreement and Order. In the event that th Board determines that any or all terms and conditions of this Consent Agreement and Orde have not been met, the Board may conduct such further proceedings as it determines ar appropriate to address those matters. Respondent shall bear all costs relating to the probation, clinical supervision, and required education. This Consent Agreement shall be effective on the date of entry below. This Consent Agreement is conclusive evidence of the matters described herein an may be considered by the Board in determining appropriate sanctions in the event a subsequen violation occurs. Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that all required documentation is provide to the Committee in a timely manner. -

8 PROFESSIONAL ACCEPTS, SIGNS AND DATES THIS CONSENT AGREEMENT 1 BOARD ACCEPTS, SIGNS AND DATES THIS CONSENT AGREEMENT Dated this ]-/JJ.- day of ~\~"" ' 0. By: ORIG~ of the for~ng filed u)~ flj1!;l This 0'-. dayof~~",0,with: Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Exami ners N. Central Avenue, Suite 100 Phoenix, Arizona 0- DESHA RINAUDO, Executive Director Arizo na State Soard of Behavioral Health Examiners COPY of the foregoing mailed via Certif~il no. lco O;} tk'tj D~'!), This dayof~~', 0, to: Joseph Raimondi Address of Record Respondent r. COpy of the forego~led This ~ day of ~~,0, to: Marc H. Harris Assistant Attorney General W. Washington CIVILES Phoenix, Arizona 00 Attorney for the Board of Behavioral Healttl Examiners -