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Louisiana Social Worker Attorney
Our law firm has been defending individuals with Louisiana professional licensees before licensing boards since 2013.
As a social worker, you one of the most important jobs in healthcare. We know that the process of becoming a licensed Social Worker in Louisiana is a significant investment of time and resources. If you have been notified by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners that you are under investigation or facing a possible denial, suspension or revocation of your Social Worker license, our New Orleans Social Worker Attorney is ready to help you.
A threat to your New Orleans Social Worker license is a serious situation and could impact your livelihood, self-esteem, family stability, and many other aspects of your life. If you are being investigated, you need to get your legal questions answered promptly so that you can defend your social worker license and reinstate your professional credentials. Our New Orleans Professional Licensing Attorney, Elizabeth B. Carpenter, understands your concerns. She takes the time to provide answers and clarify the disciplinary process and helps you to determine effective solutions for your case. Please review our blog posts on Louisiana Social Work Law and Procedure.
Louisiana Board of Social Workers Defense Attorney
Most investigations before the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners begin with the filing of a complaint. The complaint can come from, employers, family members, employees, insurance companies, colleagues and many others. After a complaint is filed, the board will send a formal notice to the podiatrist asking the professional for their side of the story. The social worker usually has only 15 days to respond to a notice. From that point, an investigator or compliance officer will review all the evidence and make a finding or recommendation. If the Social Worker does not agree with the finding, he or she has a right to exercise due process rights and move forward with a hearing before the state board.
Reasons for Discipline of Louisiana Social Worker License
Our New Orleans social worker license defense attorney advocates for social workers and other professionals with cases involving several different offenses, including:
- Failure to Supervise
- Failure of Mandatory Reporting
- Failure to Complete Continuing Education
- Failure to Maintain Adequate Records
- Unprofessional Conduct
- Failure to Maintain Confidentiality
- Substance use / Mental Health
- Sexual Misconduct
- Practicing Beyond Scope
- Fraud or Dishonesty
- Incompetence
- Negligence
- Failure to Disclose
- Arrest / Convictions
- Improper Billing Practices
What Should I Do if my Social Worker License Application is Denied?
If your Social Worker license application is denied, there are many potential reasons for the negative outcome. Reviewing your application and denial with an attorney can help you understand why your application was denied and provide support when reapplying or filing an appeal. A New Orleans Social Worker Attorney is well-versed in state law and can help educate you on the nuances of professional license law in Louisiana.
In these cases, responding properly to the board’s requests can make all the difference between license issuance and denial.
Before responding or providing any information, contact our Professional License Defense Attorney. We’ll review your information and work with you to determine your best strategy for responding.
Contact: New Orleans Social Worker Attorney
It is imperative to hire an attorney right away, one mistake at the beginning can ruin your case. Time is of the essence. Your best shot at retaining your license to practice is by being represented by an experienced professional license defense attorney.
If you’re facing discipline to your social work license, we want to provide you with experienced legal representation. During your consultation, we’ll take concrete steps:
- Assess your needs
- Determine the potential forms of discipline you may face
- Explain the steps we can take to defend your license
Please contact us to schedule an appointment, so we can started on your case today. Sometimes we can help you resolve licensing matters without any public discipline.