License Defense Attorney for Mental Health Professionals

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Mental health professionals have dedicated their careers to serving the mental, emotional and social needs of their patients. When allegations of malpractice, misconduct or criminal charges arise, many mental health professionals face possible revocation, suspension or other discipline of their professional licenses.

Becoming a psychologist, marriage and family therapist, psychiatrist or licensed clinical social worker can take years of study and hard work. One misstep should not put your license and your livelihood in jeopardy.

S J Harris Law helps mental health professionals throughout California protect their licenses and their livelihoods from our Los Angeles area office.

Mental Health Professional License Defense Attorney Serving California

At S J Harris Law, we provide strong defense to all mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), and marriage and family therapists (MFTs) during licensure disputes.

Common reasons for investigation, disciplinary action or license suspension or revocation by the California Medical Board, Board of Psychology and Board of Behavioral Sciences include:

As a former Deputy Attorney General and licensing board prosecutor, Scott J. Harris understands how licensing agencies operate. Because he knows how licensing boards conduct their investigations and how prosecutors build their cases, he is able to take proactive steps to defend his clients’ licenses and earning capacity.

Protecting Your Mental Health License During Every Stage Of Review

At S J Harris Law, we help mental health professionals protect their licenses. Attorney Scott J. Harris represents clients during the initial investigation, during formal actions through accusations, statements of issues, administrative hearings and appeals, and appeals to the superior court through writs of mandamus.

We offer comprehensive legal counseling with a focus on economy, judiciousness and respect.

Contact professional license defense lawyer Scott J. Harris at 323-302-4024 to schedule a free 30-minute consultation. Together, we will fight for your license as a marriage and family therapist, psychologist, social worker and occupational therapist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What agency or board deals with investigations of mental health licenses?

The California Medical Board, Board of Psychology and Board of Behavioral Sciences deal with the investigations of mental heath care licenses.

How long should I keep mental health records?

You should keep a copy of every patient you have seen for as long as your business is running. The types of documentation you will have is general file information and documentation of services. If you have questions about a violation against your record keeping, contact S J Harris Law today.

Is there a difference between an academic committee review and the Board?

An Academic Review Committee is a non-profit organization made up of individuals nominated by the Board of Trustees or the Governor’s office.

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When dealing with these complex issues, you need legal representation that has a long track record of success in these types of cases. Scott Harris and the rest of our team at S J Harris Law will be ready to help you pursue any option available that allows you to keep your license and continue working, no matter what industry you are in.

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