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The Board

The Board originally comprised of seven members. In 1996, the Legislature increased the Board to 11 members: two licensed psychologists, two licensed social workers, one professional counselor, one marriage family therapist, one licensed masters level psychologist, and four members from the general public. All Board members are appointed by the Governor and generally serve a four-year term.

In addition to licensing the six professions listed above, the Board’s powers, duties, and functions include the following:

Recommending prosecution for violations of State law and/or regulations by those professionals licensed by the Board.
Compiling and publishing an annual list of the names and addresses of all person licensed by the Board
Prescribing the form and content of examinations required for licensure
Adopting and enforcing rules and regulations relating to:
Practioner's professional conduct
Continuing education requirements
Classes of social work specialities
Examination procedures
Adopting rules and regulations as may be necessary for the administration of the Board
The Board also appoints an executive director who oversees the administrative duties of the Board.

The Board is Funded Through License Fees collected From the various Professions The Board receives no State General Fund moneys. Licensing fees range from $100.00 for a social worker’s license to $200 for the renewal of a doctorate-level psychologist’s license. Most professional licenses are issued for a two-year period.

Attorney General Opinions

AG Opinion on Kansas Tort Claims Act
AG Opinion on Licensed Social Worker Employed by Law Firm
AG Opinion on BSRB Subpoena Power & Privileged Communication
AG Opinion #2003-35 regarding Minors seeking mental health services without parental consent

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Board Members

Name

Location

Term Expires

Robert Eades

Wichita

06-30-08

Jean Hogan

Wichita

06-30-11

Kathy Hubka

Andover

06-30-08

Wes Jones

Emporia

06-30-10

Amory Lovin

Kansas City

06-30-10

Richard Maxfield

Topeka

06-30-11

Ron McNish

Mission

06-30-10

Jody Patterson

Wichita

06-30-11

Gary Price

Lawrence

06-30-08

Lori Senne

McFarland

06-30-11

Sharon Stuewe

Maple Hill

06-30-10

Meeting Schedules

Board meetings held at the Board office 712 S. Kansas Ave. Topeka Ks 66603-3817at 10:00 a.m.

January 14, 2008
March 10, 2008 Approved Minutes
May 12, 2008
July 14, 2008
Retreat on Sept 8 & 9, 2008
November 10, 2008
January 12, 2009

Licensed Professional Counselor Advisory Committee Meeting

May 15, 2008 at 10:00 at the Board office

Social Work Advisory Committee Meeting

May 20, 2008 at 2:30 at the Board office

Psychology Advisory Committee Meeting

June 11, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. at the Board office

Licensed Masters Level Psychology Advisory Committee Meeting

No meeting scheduled.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Advisory Committee Meeting

May 21 , 2008 at 10:00 at the Board office

Registered Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor Advisory Committee Meeting

No meeting scheduled.

Kansas Behavioral Science Board Statutes

Downloadable Statutes Book

74-7501
74-7502
74-7503
74-7504 74-7505
74-7506
74-7507
74-7508 74-7509
74-7510