Report from 7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014
| Total number of Request for Investigations received: | 11 |
| Total number of Open Investigations: | 0 |
| Total number of cases closed: | 11 |
| Total number of Non-Psychologist cases: | 2 |
| Total number of psychologists participating in IPPA: | 0 |
| Disciplinary Actions: | 3 |
Disciplinary Actions:
John Boutte, Ph.D., License #734
The disciplinary hearing of LSBEP v. John Boutte, Ph.D. was held on September 24, 2013. The hearing was held due to Dr. Boutte’s violation of a previous Consent Order. On November 12, 2013, the LSBEP ordered that John Boutte, Ph.D., License #734, be SUSPENDED from practice of psychology in the State of Louisiana for a period of 6 months. Said suspension is to be followed immediately by PROBATION for a period of 18 months which shall consist of direct supervision of Boutte’s psychological practice. A fine was ordered in the amount of $500. Boutte was also ordered to pay the administrative costs associated with the investigation and hearing process.
Lynn R. Schechter, Ph.D., License #940
On December 13, 2013, Lynn R. Schechter, Ph.D., License #940, received a formal REPRIMAND and entered into a Consent Order with the LSBEP for violations of La. Rev. Statute 37:2359(A), B(12), b(14), and Ethical Standard 2.01(a), Boundaries of Competence, of the APA Ethical Principals of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (2002).
Edwina Frank, Ph.D., License# 588
On June 23, 2014, a formal disciplinary hearing was held In Re: Edwina Frank, Ph.D., License# 588. On July 9, 2014, the Board issued a final Opinion and Order which REVOKED Dr. Frank’s license to practice psychology in the State of Louisiana. Dr. Frank was also ordered to pay all costs of the proceedings, which totaled $4,343.25.