Report from 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022
| Total number of Request for Investigations received: | 26 |
| Total number of cases closed: | 14 |
| Total number of Impaired Psychologist Procedure: | 0 |
| Disciplinary Actions: | 2 |
| Other Actions, including interim actions: | 1 |
Disciplinary Actions:
Ernest C. Ellender, Ph.D., License No. 1159
In the Consolidated Matters P20-21-10B and P20-21-20C, on May 6, 2022, Ernest C. Ellender, Ph.D., License No. 1159, voluntarily entered an Agreement to Abstain from Practice of Psychology in lieu of summary suspension and until such time as the consolidated matters have been formally closed and/or formal disciplinary action has been resolved either by a signed consent order, dismissal, or formal adjudication.
Scuddy F. Fontenelle, Ph.D., License No 457
In the Matter P20-21-09C Scuddy F. Fontenelle, Ph.D., License No 457, entered into a Consent Order effective on November 12, 2021, waiving the right to contest the charges which are the basis of the disciplinary action, and include: La. R.S. 37:2359.A. and B(12); and the following ethical standards under the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46 Pt LXIII (“Rule”): Rule §1305.A., §1305.D., §1307.D., §1307.E.4., §1319.A.1., §1319.A.2., §1319.B.3., §1319.C.1., §1319.C.2., and §1319.C.3.