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Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform => The Ridge Creek School / Hidden Lake Academy => Topic started by: Troll Control on March 07, 2006, 07:56:00 PM

Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on March 07, 2006, 07:56:00 PM
Well, we all know about "Dr." Tom Sisk with the phony degree from a diploma mill, but I was sent the bio of this guy:

Clay Erickson
Director of Addiction Services

B.A. - Pacific Southern University. M.D. ? University of Washington School of Medicine. M.A. ? Antioch University


He has a BA posted from "Pacific Southern University," a well-known, now defunct (sued by the State of Hawaii) DIPLOMA MILL.

Unless this bio is a mistake, Mr. Erickson has a bogus degree.

A news article:
http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stor ... ocus1.html (http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2000/05/29/focus1.html)

Here's where they were spanked, fined and shut down for fraud:
http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/ocp/udgi/lawsuits/PSU/ (http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/ocp/udgi/lawsuits/PSU/)

Another phony clinician on the staff?  Who can tell us more about Mr. Erickson?
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on March 07, 2006, 08:12:00 PM
It must not have bothered Antioch or UWash too much.
:silly:
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on March 07, 2006, 08:13:00 PM
Do you really think they bothered to check?
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on March 07, 2006, 08:23:00 PM
Of course- where you got your degree is an important consideration in your admission to a graduate program, especially medical school.
:silly:
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on March 07, 2006, 08:24:00 PM
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On 2006-03-07 17:12:00, Anonymous wrote:

"It must not have bothered Antioch or UWash too much."


What if they're not real diplomas either, smarty?  One degree is provably false, who's to say he didn't lie about the other two?

For the record, you're OK with phony diploma mill credentials, right?
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: juniper2 on March 07, 2006, 08:47:00 PM
I remember asking why people like Clarke Poole,
Richard Prow, Hawley Stevens and Clay Erikson were at  'Hidden'Lake Academy???Were they all running to something (Hidden) just as the children were running away from HLA?  THis is too weird...[ This Message was edited by: juniper2 on 2006-03-07 22:13 ]
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: juniper2 on March 08, 2006, 01:12:00 AM
Clayton Erickson may have gotten his BA
from Pacific Southern U. diploma mill, but he is shown to have lived in the State of Washington,
where Antioch University (one of them)is, then his M.D. is also from the State of Washington..
Antioch did not seem to mind the diploma mill.
THe American Society of Addictive Medicine shows him as an M.D. and having passed the licensing
exam for M.D.'s working in Addictions... So,
apparently, at least he didn't go from Pacific
Southern to M.D.  He is said to be 60 years old...I still do not get why he is there..??
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on March 09, 2006, 06:00:00 PM
Quote
On 2006-03-07 16:56:00, Dysfunction Junction wrote:

"Well, we all know about "Dr." Tom Sisk with the phony degree from a diploma mill, but I was sent the bio of this guy:



Clay Erickson

Director of Addiction Services



B.A. - Pacific Southern University. M.D. ? University of Washington School of Medicine. M.A. ? Antioch University




He has a BA posted from "Pacific Southern University," a well-known, now defunct (sued by the State of Hawaii) DIPLOMA MILL.



Unless this bio is a mistake, Mr. Erickson has a bogus degree.



A news article:

http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stor ... ocus1.html (http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2000/05/29/focus1.html)



Here's where they were spanked, fined and shut down for fraud:

http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/ocp/udgi/lawsuits/PSU/ (http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/ocp/udgi/lawsuits/PSU/)



Another phony clinician on the staff?  Who can tell us more about Mr. Erickson?




"


biz-umpety.

this guy has some splainin' to do about that degree from the phony, unaccredited diploma mill..
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on March 14, 2006, 02:22:00 PM
You know if HLA doesnt work out maybe Lenny could open up his own diplomia mill.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: juniper2 on March 14, 2006, 03:53:00 PM
With all his copmanies, he may just have one!
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Antigen on March 14, 2006, 04:04:00 PM
ASAM is a totally corrupt, bogus organization. Check out Stanton Peele on ASAM

I took an interest in them when I found out that long time Straight, Inc. supporter/apologist, Robert DuPont was on the board of directors.

A celibate clergy is an especially good idea because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism.
--Carl Sagan, American astronomer and author

Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on March 16, 2006, 05:45:00 PM
B.A. - Pacific Southern University

Any staff want to talk about why someone listed on your website as a director would have a phony degree? :???:
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on April 11, 2006, 12:36:00 PM
They must be running out of qualified staff in the hiring pool.

http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadPr ... ?userID=57 (http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadProfile.aspx?userID=57)

Here's one of the "new people" they've hired.

They claim to have "masters level counselors," but have a look at the link above.  This lady has an ME, not a counseling degree, and her ME is from an online "university" called AmericanIntercontinental University.

One, this is a joke degree and two, what in the world makes this lady qualified to be a COUNSELOR?

Sometimes I think this is just a cruel joke, then I realize it's an organized scam. :scared:
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on April 11, 2006, 12:43:00 PM
Their website is loaded up with fresh, new staff.  Some that are listed as "teachers" don't even have degrees posted.

In any case they don't have 20 certified teachers.  They have far less than 20 uncertified, BA-holding teachers that would not be allowed to teach in the GA school system.

They're not even minimally credentialed to teach in one of the worst public school systems in the entire country, but parents pay more than the tuition cost of an ivy league school for these completely unqualified "teachers."  Go figure.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on April 11, 2006, 12:45:00 PM
http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadPr ... userID=169 (http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadProfile.aspx?userID=169)

New "english" teacher.  Read that bio and tell me where it says "english."

According to SACS, HLA is violating their accreditation standards by employing these folks.

Time to make some reports.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on April 11, 2006, 12:49:00 PM
http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadPr ... userID=140 (http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadProfile.aspx?userID=140)

Wow, this fella has absolutely ZERO credentials to be a counselor, buit there he is.  Obviously, not one of their "masters level" counselors.

The more I look, the more I am amazed by the blatant false advertising and the extremely unqualified staff.  Can't they find some real professionals?
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on April 11, 2006, 01:02:00 PM
http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadPr ... userID=147 (http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadProfile.aspx?userID=147)

Peer group counselor with no degree at all listed.


http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadPr ... userID=132 (http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadProfile.aspx?userID=132)

Peer group counselor with an "online" degree.  Scary.

http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadPr ... userID=186 (http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadProfile.aspx?userID=186)

Teacher without any credentials listed.  Makes ya wonder...

The list goes on.  For $80k/year, you don't get much, huh?  

"Paid for a Ferrari and received a Yugo."

_________________
"Compassion is the basis of morality."

-Arnold Schopenhauer[ This Message was edited by: Dysfunction Junction on 2006-04-11 12:14 ]
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Deborah on April 11, 2006, 03:10:00 PM
What about this title "counselor", which all the programs use.
In many cases I've seen, it's a glorified babysitting position.
In Tx it's considered a "professional" title and can't be used by anyone who doesn't possess credentials to do so. Hasn't stopped the programs here.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: juniper2 on April 11, 2006, 05:11:00 PM
According to SACS, the teachers only have to degreed in their field of teaching in a private
school..teachers do not have to be certified according to SACS. However, they cannot be cross utilized as HLA is doing...and, HLA cannot advertise the teachers are ALL certified...but they do...As far as counselors,the HLA counselors
are advertised as 44 of them, all licensed...THey are not licensed period. Most do not have clinical experience as advertised..They are fresh out of graduate school,an MSW,or they have attended a seminary...Figure that one out..
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on April 11, 2006, 07:47:00 PM
Seminary? hope that's not a Catholic one. Those have been breeding grounds for pedophiles in the past. Sad, but true. It is irrefutable these days - and I would not want one of those guys "teaching" my child unless he was thoroughly vetted first.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: juniper2 on April 11, 2006, 08:41:00 PM
Licensed, Masters Level Counselors...American Intercontinental University also has campuses all over the US..So, honestly we don't know exactly how 'where' she got her M. ED. from.
However, what right does HLA have to assign troubled children to her care?
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on April 11, 2006, 10:20:00 PM
Quote
On 2006-04-11 14:11:00, juniper2 wrote:

"According to SACS, the teachers only have to degreed in their field of teaching in a private

school..teachers do not have to be certified according to SACS. However, they cannot be cross utilized as HLA is doing...and, HLA cannot advertise the teachers are ALL certified...but they do..."


What are the DOE requirements for teachers in private schools?
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: juniper2 on April 12, 2006, 12:45:00 AM
"Georgia Private school educators may or may not be required to hold state certification depending on the local school policy.."

  Georgia public school educators must hold certification  Georgia Law O.S.G.A. 20-2-200
regulated by the Professional Standards Commission...

  Isn't it a joke that you can get a public school education with certified teachers, yet in a private school where one is paying upwards of 60,000 dollars, one cannot find a certified teacher...and in HLA's den, nary a certified counselor...
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on April 12, 2006, 01:09:00 AM
That is the unfortunate truth about private business vs. public. A private school will never have the accountability of a public one. A public school is subject to taxpayers demanding answers, whether it takes years or whatever. It will always get in the papers, on the news, etc. A private school is ultimately accountable to its owners/investors. If the parents of students can make enough noise, they may be able to get on the news, but it will always take longer.

If you complain to any news organization that your local public school has uncredentialed workers, you will get somewhere. Good luck with HLA.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on April 12, 2006, 01:18:00 AM
The new English teacher has a BA in  - THEATRE

That isn't a proper credential is it?
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: n/a on April 12, 2006, 08:19:00 AM
American InterContinental University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's and Master's degrees. This umbrella accreditation includes all approved branch campuses of the University.

While the university does offer on-line degrees it also has many branch campuses and is accredited.  

Most universities now offer on-line degrees.  It's becoming more common every year.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on April 12, 2006, 08:49:00 AM
How common is it that mental health care providers aren't degreed in any discipline related to the field?

Would you let a PhD in chemical engineering perform surgery on you?

I see you avoided that issue entirely, n/a.  Why don't you comment on the appropriateness of someone with no degree providing counseling services?  I'll be waiting for your reply.  Thanks.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: n/a on April 12, 2006, 09:49:00 AM
Perhaps the person's qualifications are the BA in Psychology, not the MEd in Education.  The psychology degree is from Saint Anselm College according to the link provided in an earlier page on this site.

I am not trying to defend anyone, so please, be kind.  I am just pointing out that a on-line degree is not necessarily bad.  Twenty years ago, a distance education degree program was questionable.  Now, very good universities have expanded their course offerings to include a variety of web based courses--many of which are interactive with the professor and the class.  It's just a new world of education.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: juniper2 on April 12, 2006, 10:12:00 AM
Let us be honest..There is no dispute of the person in question getting a BA in Psyche, or
getting an M.Ed. however she could..THese are not apporpriate credentials to be dealing with
troubled children..period...
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on April 12, 2006, 10:19:00 AM
Quote
Perhaps the person's qualifications are the BA in Psychology...


But your employer states that there are over 40 masters level counselors on staff.  How many are there really?

Your employer also states that "peer group counselors" are all masters level.  How do you reconcile this with a peer group counselor with a BA?
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: juniper2 on April 12, 2006, 10:36:00 AM
simply stated, you don't..
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: RobertBruce on April 12, 2006, 11:45:00 AM
Where did all these crickets come from? They always show up after the tough questions are asked.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on April 13, 2006, 11:15:00 AM
Quote
On 2006-04-12 07:19:00, Dysfunction Junction wrote:

"
Quote

Perhaps the person's qualifications are the BA in Psychology...




But your employer states that there are over 40 masters level counselors on staff.  How many are there really?


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Just passing through on my way to Florida but was too tempted not to add something here. If there is any truth on their website these days they must be counting teachers as masters level counselors. But even then I only see 25 or so on the entire staff with a masters degree. Hell if you look closely there are some that have no degree at all and I'm not talking about the janitor or the lunch lady. Wonder if this place is on the market yet? Just got a strange feeling that a really big fish is about to jump ship real soon. :wave:
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: odie on April 13, 2006, 11:16:00 AM
Last post was mine. :wave:

Our Bible reveals to us the character of our god with minute and remorseless exactness... It is perhaps the most damnatory biography that exists in print anywhere. It makes Nero an angel of light and leading by contrast.
--Samuel Clemens "Mark Twain", American author and humorist

Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on April 13, 2006, 11:18:00 AM
Have a nice trip.  Check in from time to time... :wave:
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on April 13, 2006, 11:13:00 PM
Whoa!  Did y'all see the front page of The Dahlonega Nugget from yesterday, Wed., April 12, 2006..."Hidden Lake receives SACA, SAIA accreditation".  Doesn't mention anything about any accredidation for a "Therapuetic Boarding School".  The "newsy note" was listed under "Nuggets" on the front page and ends very strangely.  The last sentence began, "The review is a complicated....".  That was it folks.   :question:  :question:  :question:
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: juniper2 on April 14, 2006, 12:26:00 AM
Whenever I try to bring up archives for Hidden Lake Academy, the 'nugget' search says nothing..Is anyone having the same problem?
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on April 14, 2006, 04:07:00 AM
I tried the Nugget for HLA info awhile back, always said no files. I was amazed they had nothing on HLA there, as it is a substantial local business
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: RobertBruce on April 14, 2006, 02:37:00 PM
You have to run a search with both Dahlonega Nugget and HLA as the terms. You cant find it just looking through the archives.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on May 03, 2006, 11:28:00 AM
Quote
On 2006-04-11 09:43:00, Dysfunction Junction wrote:

"Their website is loaded up with fresh, new staff.  Some that are listed as "teachers" don't even have degrees posted.



In any case they don't have 20 certified teachers.  They have far less than 20 uncertified, BA-holding teachers that would not be allowed to teach in the GA school system.



They're not even minimally credentialed to teach in one of the worst public school systems in the entire country, but parents pay more than the tuition cost of an ivy league school for these completely unqualified "teachers."  Go figure.
"


how does an "academics only" boarding school not even have real teachers?  what exactly ARE they doing up there in the woods?
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on May 08, 2006, 08:32:00 AM
Quote
On 2006-04-11 10:02:00, Dysfunction Junction wrote:

"http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadProfile.aspx?userID=147



Peer group counselor with no degree at all listed.





http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadPr ... userID=132 (http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadProfile.aspx?userID=132)



Peer group counselor with an "online" degree.  Scary.



http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadPr ... userID=186 (http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadProfile.aspx?userID=186)



Teacher without any credentials listed.  Makes ya wonder...



The list goes on.  For $80k/year, you don't get much, huh?  



"Paid for a Ferrari and received a Yugo."



_________________

"Compassion is the basis of morality."



-Arnold Schopenhauer[ This Message was edited by: Dysfunction Junction on 2006-04-11 12:14 ]"


These people are still on the website with the same phony/lacking credentials.  Still not a single licensed counselor or certified teacher on staff.  How do they do "education" and "therapy" with no staff qualified to do either?
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Deborah on August 04, 2006, 10:29:55 AM
Quote from: ""juniper2""
Clayton Erickson may have gotten his BA

from Pacific Southern U. diploma mill, but he is shown to have lived in the State of Washington, where Antioch University (one of them)is, then his M.D. is also from the State of Washington..Antioch did not seem to mind the diploma mill.

THe American Society of Addictive Medicine shows him as an M.D. and having passed the licensing exam for M.D.'s working in Addictions... So, apparently, at least he didn't go from Pacific Southern to M.D.  He is said to be 60 years old...I still do not get why he is there..??


Clay Erickson
Director of Addiction Services
B.A. - Pacific Southern University. M.D. ? University of Washington School of Medicine. M.A. ? Antioch University

If his medical license was revoked in '99, how does that effect his Certification with the American Society of Addiction Medicine in 1987?
http://www.asam.org/cert/1987%20EXAM%20 ... htm#RECERT (http://www.asam.org/cert/1987%20EXAM%20RESULTS.htm#RECERT)
He is not listed as a member of ASAM.
http://www.asam.org/search/search2old.html (http://www.asam.org/search/search2old.html)
Does he have the credentials necessary to hold the position of "Addictions Counselor"?

From the Washington State Dept of Health
In May [1999], the Medical Commission revoked the license of Dr. Clayton D. Erickson (MD00014951). The respondent never responded to the commission?s charges of unprofessional conduct. Erickson worked in Seattle.
http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/99_News/99-72.html (http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/99_News/99-72.html)

Name: ERICKSON, CLAYTON D
Year of Birth: 1945
Credential Number: RC00027323
Credential Type: Counselor - Registered
Current Credential Status: Expired
First Credential Date: 06/27/1995
Expiration Date: 03/20/1998
Last Renewal Date: 06/27/1997
Action Taken: No
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Appli ... 61bd&PID=6 (https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Application/Credential_Search/Profile_Results.asp?PCN=RC00027323&VID=5a5aa1b339b2cc44ae8caf6c0220680c&SID=fb195c2eed12035d20d201b561bd&PID=6)

Name: ERICKSON, CLAYTON D
Year of Birth: 1945
Credential Number: MD00014951
Credential Type: Physician And Surgeon
Current Credential Status: Revoked
First Credential Date: 02/09/1976
Expiration Date: 03/20/1994
Last Renewal Date: 03/19/1993
Action Taken: Yes
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Appli ... 82e&PID=15 (https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Application/Credential_Search/Profile_Results.asp?PCN=MD00014951&VID=5a5aa1b339b2cc44ae8caf6c0220680c&SID=e79f4d38482f7082de540422182e&PID=15)

Name: ERICKSON, CLAYTON D
Year of Birth: 1945
Credential Number: MD00014951
Current Credential Type: Physician And Surgeon
Credential Status: Revoked
First Credential Date: 02/09/1976
Expiration Date: 03/20/1994
Last Renewal Date: 03/19/1993

FORMAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Action Taken: Revocation of License
Date Of Action: 05/12/1999
Basis For Action: Violation of or Failure to Comply With Licensing Board Order
Length of Action: Indefinite
Fine or Cost Recovery:
Failure to comply with an order issued by the disciplining authority.
View Legal Documents associated to Report # 99-01-A-1061 MD
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Appli ... 27b&PID=15 (https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Application/Credential_Search/Action_Detail_Rpt.asp?PCN=MD00014951&VID=5a5aa1b339b2cc44ae8caf6c0220680c&SID=e79f9bb640b95211c2420492027b&PID=15)

FORMAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Action Taken:
Date Of Action: 03/10/1995
Basis For Action:
Length of Action:
Fine or Cost Recovery:
Action Report Is Not Available On-Line. Please call the Customer Service Center (360) 236-4700 if Action Report needed.
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Appli ... =15&Page=2 (https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Application/Credential_Search/Action_Detail_Rpt.asp?PCN=MD00014951&VID=5a5aa1b339b2cc44ae8caf6c0220680c&SID=e79f24f644e3e14b475d044fb7e7&PID=15&Page=2)

Statement of Charges
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Appli ... dC4106.pdf (https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Application/Credential_Search/documents/radC4106.pdf)
Final Order
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Appli ... dC4106.pdf (https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Application/Credential_Search/documents/radC4106.pdf)

Charged with Violations of :
RCW 18.130.170- If the disciplining authority believes a license holder or applicant may be unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to consumers by reason of any mental or physical condition, a statement of charges in the name of the disciplining authority shall be served on the license holder or applicant and notice shall also be issued providing an opportunity for a hearing.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.130.170 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.130.170)

RCW 18.130.180(6)- Unprofessional Conduct: (6) The possession, use, prescription for use, or distribution of controlled substances or legend drugs in any way other than for legitimate or therapeutic purposes, diversion of controlled substances or legend drugs, the violation of any drug law, or prescribing controlled substances for oneself;
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.130.180 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.130.180)

RCW 18.130.180(7)-Unprofessional Conduct: (7) Violation of any state or federal statute or administrative rule regulating the profession in question, including any statute or rule defining or establishing standards of patient care or professional conduct or practice;

RCW 18.130.180(23)- Unprofessional Conduct: (23) Current misuse of:
(a) Alcohol; (b) Controlled substances; or (c) Legend drugs;

As stated in the ?Final Order?
Erickson didn't respond to charges. He moved, left no forwarding address.
Supporting exhibit- Declaration of Maryella Jansen, Program Mgr
Maryella Jansen was program manager for Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission

Appears the direct links will not take you to the documents.
If you want to read the charges and final order, follow this instructions.
Go to: https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Appli ... rofile.asp (https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Application/Credential_Search/profile.asp)
Type in last and first name: Erickson, Clayton- then submit
Click the MD00014951 link.
In the new window click "View Action Report(s)"
In that window click " View Legal Documents associated to Report # 99-01-A-1061 MD"
And finally you can select "Stmt of Charges" and "Final Order"
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on August 04, 2006, 11:29:00 AM
Wow.  Nice job, Deborah.  I knew this guy was aphony, but I didn't know how incredibly incompetent he is and that he has no licenses or credentials to do his job.

HLA parents, you're getting soaked for services from someone barred from practicing by licensing authorities.

How long are you going to let HLA go on not being held accountable for their employment of phonies?  Why don't you take a stand against this shoddy practice and its greedy owner?  I don't get it...
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Deborah on August 04, 2006, 11:43:24 AM
The question that arises, is he qualified to hold the position of Addiction's Counselor, given his medical license was revoked, and how that would effect his Certification through ASAM to practice Addictions Medicine?

Georgia requirements for Addiction Counselors
http://www.gaca.org/certification.htm (http://www.gaca.org/certification.htm)

1995-1996
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

  1- 1  To amend Code Section 43-10A-7 of the Official Code of
  1- 2  Georgia Annotated, relating to exceptions to licensing
  1- 3  requirements for professional counselors, social workers, or
  1- 4  marriage and family therapists, so as to provide for an
  1- 5  additional exception with respect to persons who are
  1- 6  training to be addiction counselors; to provide for
  1- 7  conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other
  1- 8  purposes.

  1- 9       BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

                         SECTION 1.

  1-10  Code Section 43-10A-7 of the Official Code of Georgia
  1-11  Annotated, relating to exceptions to licensing requirements
  1-12  for professional counselors, social workers, or marriage and
  1-13  family therapists, is amended by adding a new paragraph
  1-14  immediately following paragraph (15) of subsection (b), to
  1-15  be designated paragraph (15.1), to read as follows:

  1-16      "(15.1) Persons who are training to be addiction
  1-17      counselors but only when such persons are:

  1-18        (A) Employed by an agency or facility that is licensed
  1-19        to provide addiction counseling; and

  1-20        (B) Supervised by a supervisor who meets the
  1-21        qualifications established by the Georgia Addiction
  1-22        Counselor's Association or any other similar private
  1-23        association of addiction counselors which includes
  1-24        among its certification requirements the criteria
  1-25        specified in paragraph (15) of this subsection.

  1-26      No person shall qualify for the exception provided under
  1-27      this paragraph for a period in excess of three years.
  1-28      Any person qualifying for the exception provided under
  1-29      this paragraph shall not use any title indicating or
  1-30      implying that such person is licensed under this
  1-31      chapter."

http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/1995 ... hb1648.htm (http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/1995_96/leg/fulltext/hb1648.htm)

Code Section 43-10A-7
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl ... e=43-10A-7 (http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=43-10A-7)

And for what it's worth-
ORS regulations re: Drug Abuse Treatment Programs
290-4-2-.10 Staffing.
(1) The program shall have sufficient types and numbers of staff as required by these rules to provide the treatment and services offered to clients and outlined in its program description.
(2) Staff subject to professional practice acts must be in compliance with the state practice acts.
(3) Counseling services are provided by individuals qualified by education, training, and experience to provide substance abuse counseling and who are licensed/certified if required by state practice acts.
(4) The medical responsibility for each client will be vested in a licensed physician who oversees all medical services provided by the program. Physician assistants or nurse practitioners may be utilized to the extent allowed by state practice acts.
(5) Each program shall have available professional mental health consultation to review selected cases and to provide assistance to the staff in client management or for referral for psychiatric services.
(6) The clinical director must be either a doctor of medicine licensed to practice in this state, or a licensed practitioner who is licensed to provide treatment, therapeutic advice or counsel for the rehabilitation of drug dependent persons in compliance with state practice acts, or a certified addiction counselor.
(7) Staff Training and Orientation. Prior to working with clients, all staff who provide treatment and services shall be oriented in accordance with these rules and shall thereafter receive additional training in accordance with these rules.
(a) Orientation shall include instruction in:
1. The program's written policies and procedures regarding its program purpose and description; client rights, responsibilities, and complaints; confidentiality; and other policies and procedures that are relevant to the employee's range of duties and responsibilities, including the use of universal precautions for infection control, and including HIV/AIDS training;
2. The employee's assigned duties and responsibilities; and
3. Reporting client progress and problems to supervisory personnel and procedures for handling medical emergencies or other incidents that affect the delivery of treatment or services.
(b) Additional training consisting of a minimum of thirty (30) clock hours of training or instruction shall be provided annually for each staff member who provides treatment services to clients. Such training shall be in subjects that relate to the employee's assigned duties and responsibilities.
Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 26-5-5, 26-5-6. History. Original Rule  entitled "Staffing" adopted. F. Sept. 18, 1997; eff. Oct. 8, 1997.

http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/pa ... x.html&d=1 (http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/page.cgi?g=DEPARTMENT_OF_HUMAN_RESOURCES%2FMENTAL_HEALTH__MENTAL_RETARDATION___SUBSTANCE_ABUSE%2FDRUG_ABUSE_TREATMENT_AND_EDUCATION_PROGRAMS%2Findex.html&d=1)
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on August 04, 2006, 12:03:29 PM
It would appear that HLA is prviding addiction services illegally.  Of course, when confronted, they'll say "we're academics only."

The real question is when are the parents of HLA kids going to put their collective feet down, put there money where their mouth is and demand answers as to why HLA is running an unlicensed, unregulated treatment center that employs staff with virtually no education, no credentials and admits seriously disturbed patients like pedophiles, rapists and batterers.

How are these unqualified staff with phony degrees and no experience supposed to control an environment with acutely mentally ill patients?  Are parents waiting until someone's kid ends up dead?  Some kids have already been raped, battered, sexually assaulted, had conjugal relations with staff, etc.  

It won't be long, based on the deteriorating quality of HLA, attrition of staff, lack of proper oversight and the unsafe environment before someone's kid ends up DEAD.  It's just a matter of time.  And it will be all of your fault for sitting on your hands while your kids are abused and neglected.
Title: GA DOE Private Schools
Post by: Anonymous on August 04, 2006, 04:25:45 PM
Quote from: ""Guest""
Quote

On 2006-04-11 14:11:00, juniper2 wrote:


"According to SACS, the teachers only have to degreed in their field of teaching in a private


school..teachers do not have to be certified according to SACS. However, they cannot be cross utilized as HLA is doing...and, HLA cannot advertise the teachers are ALL certified...but they do..."




What are the DOE requirements for teachers in private schools?


"The academic curriculum meets the quality of core cirriculum requirements as published by the Georgia Department of Education."
 
Yet, HLA is not recognized by the Georgia's Department of Education as a Private school.


http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/askdoe.aspx ... ASKPrivate (http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/askdoe.aspx?PageReq=ASKPrivate)
Title: Re: GA DOE Private Schools
Post by: Anonymous on August 04, 2006, 04:26:21 PM
Quote from: ""Guest""
Quote from: ""Guest""
Quote

On 2006-04-11 14:11:00, juniper2 wrote:


"According to SACS, the teachers only have to degreed in their field of teaching in a private


school..teachers do not have to be certified according to SACS. However, they cannot be cross utilized as HLA is doing...and, HLA cannot advertise the teachers are ALL certified...but they do..."




What are the DOE requirements for teachers in private schools?

"The academic curriculum meets the quality of core cirriculum requirements as published by the Georgia Department of Education."
 
Yet, HLA is not recognized by Georgia's Department of Education as a Private school.


http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/askdoe.aspx ... ASKPrivate (http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/askdoe.aspx?PageReq=ASKPrivate)
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on August 05, 2006, 12:43:35 PM
"The teaching faculty at HLA are certified and hold a Bachelor to a Doctorate level degree in education."

The above is from the web site.  Notice it does not say ALL the teaching faculty at HLA are certified.  It implies it, but it does not actually SAY it.  This is typical word play by Len Buccellato.  Who, by the way, approved every word of what is on the web-site after very careful review of the wording.

Typical Len Buccellato.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on August 05, 2006, 05:55:30 PM
oh give it up,

it's a school not a concentration camp, you're making way too much of all this.  

Get a hobby get a life get over it
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on August 05, 2006, 06:50:25 PM
I realize this is about Wellspring but doesn't it have a familiar ring to it?


Grand jury indicts former school CEO

By JONNELLE DAVIS
Register & Bee staff writer
August 5, 2006

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DANVILLE, Va. - The founder and former CEO of a now-defunct school for boys faces 36 federal charges related to his handling of school and personal funds.

Robert Serge Gluhareff was indicted July 25 on three counts of bank fraud, 25 counts of tax fraud, four counts of mail fraud, two counts of wire fraud, one count of false declaration and one count of money laundering, according to the office of U.S. Attorney John L. Brownlee.

The indictment, which was unsealed Friday, alleges that from 1999 to 2003, Gluhareff and Wellspring Academy ?repeatedly experienced serious financial problems and lacked sufficient money to meet expenses.?

It accuses Gluhareff of a number of schemes to obtain money, including writing and depositing checks on his personal accounts knowing that they would be dishonored; convincing parents to write tuition checks and then depositing the checks before the funds became available; and falsely promoting the school as having licensed counselors.

Gluhareff also is accused of selling the timber rights of

approximately 90 acres of land that had a lien on it, misrepresenting tuition payments as tax deductible ?scholarship donations,? and encouraging parents to solicit corporate matching gift donations for what were actually their children?s tuition payments.

Wellspring Academy, which was located near South Boston, marketed itself as a Christian-based residential school for boys with academic and behavioral problems. Tuition at the school ranged from $43,000 to $49,000 a year.

In April 2003, Gluhareff abruptly closed the school, citing financial problems. In the days following, teachers complained about not getting paid, and parents and students made allegations of abuse, inadequate campus facilities and strange disciplinary practices.

In May 2003, a Halifax County District Court Judge awarded more than $9,000 to a former school employee and two businesses seeking payment for services.

In August 2003, Gluhareff and his wife, Elizabeth, filed personal bankruptcy and corporate bankruptcy on behalf of The Religious and Educational Institute of Raleigh Inc., which encompassed Wellspring Academy.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on August 06, 2006, 08:36:21 AM
yes it does seem very familiar.  these same charges are being investigated currently in regard to hla.  hopefully there will be a similar result.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on August 06, 2006, 10:06:31 PM
Quote from: ""Guest""
oh give it up,

it's a school not a concentration camp, you're making way too much of all this.  

Get a hobby get a life get over it



Jeff Cmon, you can do better than this
Title: Staff with Phony degrees
Post by: Anonymous on August 07, 2006, 10:50:53 AM
We should get over it when we have paid almost $6,000 a month
based on assertions by HLA that only qualified and licensed
personnel were teaching and counseling our kids?  I don't think
so!  They have defrauded each and every family who have en-
trusted their child to them.  This is a scam of monumental proportion, and I for one will not rest until these people are held
accountable!   The more I think about what they have done (and are
still doing)  the madder I get.  They have not heard the last from
me.
Title: Re: Staff with Phony degrees
Post by: Troll Control on August 07, 2006, 11:21:27 AM
Quote from: ""guest10""
We should get over it when we have paid almost $6,000 a month
based on assertions by HLA that only qualified and licensed
personnel were teaching and counseling our kids?  I don't think
so!  They have defrauded each and every family who have en-
trusted their child to them.  This is a scam of monumental proportion, and I for one will not rest until these people are held
accountable!   The more I think about what they have done (and are
still doing)  the madder I get.  They have not heard the last from
me.


Amen, sister.  Get mad.  Get even.  Hold them to account for the fraud!
Title: Jeff H.
Post by: Anonymous on August 07, 2006, 12:35:36 PM
Holloway has a very dim future.  He had all his hopes and dreams centered around Mountain Brook Academy, (which will never happen).  
His time at Hidden Lake has been a complete waste, I feel sorry for the poor bastard.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: juniper2 on August 08, 2006, 12:45:12 AM
Don't feel sorry for him..He made his choice, rather bed..He could have walked...He chose a path of denial and deceit...The children are those to feel sorry for...and the parents that thought HLA was their last hope..
Title: former staff
Post by: Anonymous on August 08, 2006, 03:39:51 PM
I was a staff member at HLA for over 2 years.  When I left, you would not believe the number of phone calls I received from parents requesting my testimony in lawsuits they were planning on filing against the school.  I loved the kids I worked with there and was more than willing to testify in order to get them some since of justice. (No one at this point has let me know of any future court date) Not everyone who was employed with HLA was "bad".  It just took some of us longer than others to see through the smoke screen.
Title: Re: former staff
Post by: Troll Control on August 08, 2006, 03:54:47 PM
Quote from: ""hmmmmmmmm""
I was a staff member at HLA for over 2 years.  When I left, you would not believe the number of phone calls I received from parents requesting my testimony in lawsuits they were planning on filing against the school.  I loved the kids I worked with there and was more than willing to testify in order to get them some since of justice. (No one at this point has let me know of any future court date) Not everyone who was employed with HLA was "bad".  It just took some of us longer than others to see through the smoke screen.


Welcome.  Thanks for posting.

Can you tell us some of the things you witnessed at HLA that may be actionable in a court of law or that the authorities should know about?

Thanks.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on August 08, 2006, 04:44:40 PM
I would rather not go into detail in case I do have to go to court.  Some of the issues that were brought up were completely fabricated, but others were genuine concerns.  Only the issues that I witnessed firsthand would I even address in a court of law.  I could sit here and bash HLA all day if I wanted to (believe me, I have enough knowledge on the inner workings), but I am not going to do that.  I know that some of the things going on there would raise a few eyebrows, but until the lawsuits are actually put into play....they will continue sweeping everything under the rug.  Hopefully these parents that have contacted me will follow through on their threats and put something in motion in order to stop some of the things going on there.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on August 09, 2006, 09:05:53 AM
Quote from: ""hmmmmmm""
I would rather not go into detail in case I do have to go to court.  Some of the issues that were brought up were completely fabricated, but others were genuine concerns.  Only the issues that I witnessed firsthand would I even address in a court of law.  I could sit here and bash HLA all day if I wanted to (believe me, I have enough knowledge on the inner workings), but I am not going to do that.  I know that some of the things going on there would raise a few eyebrows, but until the lawsuits are actually put into play....they will continue sweeping everything under the rug.  Hopefully these parents that have contacted me will follow through on their threats and put something in motion in order to stop some of the things going on there.


Please drop me a PM at your nearest convenience.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on August 09, 2006, 11:07:38 AM
I know for a fact, the HLA has attempted to cover up the bounced payroll checks.  

Also attempted to cover up an incident in the dorms where human urine ( that was heated up in a microwave ) was thrown on a young man while he was sleeping.  (the night before graduation)
Evidently, they lied to the mother, stating the video camera system in the dorms is not actually working.  And that the nightstaff is piss poor.  ( ha...get it...piss poor )  

Also, they are refusing to pay SAGE food service 250K.  Len is stating that the invoice contains discrepencies, however everything itemized on that bill is correct.  

Len will do anything to get out of paying bills.  Lie, cheat, file a lawsuit.  He's quite an unethical (broke) little fag.
Title: bounced checks?
Post by: hmmmmmm on August 09, 2006, 11:20:19 AM
I can honestly say that none of my checks ever bounced while employed there.  That must have been after my time.  I can't imagine anyone would still work for a company that could not pay them.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: juniper2 on August 10, 2006, 12:08:34 AM
Quote from: ""vetter.law""
I know for a fact, the HLA has attempted to cover up the bounced payroll checks.  

Also attempted to cover up an incident in the dorms where human urine ( that was heated up in a microwave ) was thrown on a young man while he was sleeping.  (the night before graduation)
Evidently, they lied to the mother, stating the video camera system in the dorms is not actually working.  And that the nightstaff is piss poor.  ( ha...get it...piss poor )  

Also, they are refusing to pay SAGE food service 250K.  Len is stating that the invoice contains discrepencies, however everything itemized on that bill is correct.  

Len will do anything to get out of paying bills.  Lie, cheat, file a lawsuit.  He's quite an unethical (broke) little fag.



Len and Co. is anything but broke...
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on August 15, 2006, 05:06:14 PM
Quote from: ""Dysfunction Junction""
Well, we all know about "Dr." Tom Sisk with the phony degree from a diploma mill, but I was sent the bio of this guy:



Clay Erickson

Director of Addiction Services



B.A. - Pacific Southern University. M.D. ? University of Washington School of Medicine. M.A. ? Antioch University




He has a BA posted from "Pacific Southern University," a well-known, now defunct (sued by the State of Hawaii) DIPLOMA MILL.



Unless this bio is a mistake, Mr. Erickson has a bogus degree.



A news article:

http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stor ... ocus1.html (http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2000/05/29/focus1.html)



Here's where they were spanked, fined and shut down for fraud:

http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/ocp/udgi/lawsuits/PSU/ (http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/ocp/udgi/lawsuits/PSU/)



Another phony clinician on the staff?  Who can tell us more about Mr. Erickson?






NOTE: This document was originally in .pdf format and was OCR'ed to text, so some of the text may not look good, formatting may be a little off and some items such as signatures may not appear, but this is the original license revocation document.

This man, Clay Erickson, is the substance abuse "professional" at HLA, yet his license to practice medicine has been revoked for prescribing drugs, such as injectable morphine, to himself to satisfy his drug habit.

Parents, is this the type of "professional help" you were looking for at HLA? Did anyone tell you that the "doctor" was barred from practicing?


**********************************************************************************
ORIGINAL

STATE OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY BOARD
In the Matter of Disciplinary Action Concerning
No. 92-

CLAYTON
ERICKSON, M.D.,
NOTICE AND ORDER OF SUMMARY SUSPENSION
Respondent.

THIS MATTER having come before the Washington State Medical Disciplinary Board,. and the Board having been advised by a Board member regarding information gathered in the investigation of the Respondent, the Board makes the following:
I. FINDING OF FACT
The Washington State Medical Disciplinary Board finds that the public health, safety and welfare imperatively require emergency action pending further proceedings due to the nature of the allegations as set forth in the First Amended Statement of Charges, No.

.
, which indicate a violation of RCW
constituting unprofessional conduct, and the inability to practice with reasonable skill and safety to consumers pursuant. to RCW 18.130.170.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The license to practice medicine and surgery in the state of Washington held by Clayton
Erickson, M.D. should be summarily suspended pending further disciplinary proceedings as authorized by RCW
and RCW
of the Administrative Procedure Act.
NOTICE AND ORDER OF SUMMARY -
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ORDER
Upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and under the authority of RCW
and RCW
the Washington State Medical Disciplinary Board enters the following order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the license to practice medicine and surgery held by Clayton proceedings, effective immediately;
Erickson, M.D. shall be and the same is suspended pending further disciplinary
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Washington State Medical Disciplinary Board is

provide the respondent a PROMPT hearing on the Statement of Charges and the order summarily suspending
license. TO REQUEST SAID PROMPT HEARING RESPONDENT MUST COMPLETE, IN WRITING, THE ANSWER TO STATEMENT OF CHARGES, INCLUDING SUCH REQUEST FOR PROMPT HEARING AND RETURN THE ANSWER AND REQUEST TO THE ADDRESS GIVEN BELOW TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN
P.M. ON THE TENTH
DAY FOLLOWING SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE AND ORDER OF SUMMARY SUSPENSION
YOU.
If said Request and Answer is not received by the time specified, Respondent will be deemed to have waived his opportunity for a prompt
Should the respondent waive the prompt hearing the summary suspension of his license to practice medicine shall remain in effect pending disposition of this matter as the Board's schedule permits. The written Request for Prompt Hearing and Answer to Statement of Charges must be filed with the Medical
NOTICE AND ORDER OF
SUMMARY SUSPENSION -2
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Disciplinary Board at the following address:
Kristin Hamilton, Hearings Manager
Medical Disciplinary Board
1300 S.E. Quince Street
Post Office Box 47866
Mail Stop EY 25
Olympia, Washington 98504-7866

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the summary suspension shall remain in effect pending
final disposition of this matter by the Medical Disciplinary Board.
DATED this
day of , 1993.



WASHINGTON STATE MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY BOARD

Presented by:

Assistant Attorney General
Kathryn Staff Attorney Department of Health

Marilyn Ward Reviewing Board Member
NOTICE
PURSUANT TO WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 246-920-130 IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LICENSEE TO MAINTAIN A CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS ON FlLE WlTH THE BOARD. THE MAILING ADDRESS ON FlLE WlTH THE BOARD SHALL BE USED FOR MAILING OF ALL OFFICIAL MATTERS FROM THE BOARD TO THE LICENSEE. IF CHARGES AGAINST THE LICENSEE SENT CERTIFIED
TO THE ADDRESS ON FlLE WlTH THE BOARD ARE RETURNED UNCLAIMED OR ARE NOT ABLE TO BE DELIVERED FOR ANY REASON THE BOARD IS MANDATED TO PROCEED AGAINST THE LICENSEE BY DEFAULT PURSUANT TO RCW 34.05.440.

NOTICE AND ORDER OF SUMMARY SUSPENSION -3
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STATE OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY BOARD
In the Matter of Disciplinary Action Concerning
No. 92-

CLAYTON E. ERICKSON, M.D.,
STATEMENT OF CHARGES
Respondent.

The Medical Disciplinary Board of the State of Washington, having determined upon investigation that there is reason to believe that the license holder may be subject to RCW
18.130.170 states and alleges as follows:
I.
At all times material to this Statement respondent has been licensed to practice medicine by the state of Washington.
Beginning on or about September 8, 1989, Respondent

In October, 1992,
, Respondent returned to consuming alcohol.

Following this Respondent

STATEMENT OF CHARGES -1


The alleged conduct specified in paragraphs
and IV above, if proved, constitutes
grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to RCW 18.130.170, which states:
(1) If the disciplining authority believes a license holder or applicant may be unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to consumers by reason of any mental or physical condition, a statement of charges in the name of the disciplining authority shall be served on the license holder or applicant and notice shall also be issued providing for an opportunity for a hearing. The hearing shall be limited to the sole issue of the capacity of the license holder or applicant to practice with reasonable skill and safety. If the disciplining authority determines that the license holder or applicant is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety for one of the reasons stated in this subsection, the disciplining authority shall impose such sanctions under RCW
18.130.160 as is deemed necessary to protect the public.
It is further alleged that the conduct referred to in this Statement of Charges affects the
public health, safety and welfare, and the Board directs that a notice be issued and served on
the respondent as provided by law, giving Respondent the opportunity to defend against the
allegations in this statement of charges. If Respondent fails to defend against these allegations,
Respondent shall be subject to such discipline as is appropriate under RCW 18.130.160


In determini g what sanctions to impose, the Board may receive evidence of and consider the following: 1) prior disciplinary actions in this or any jurisdiction; 2) information developed by
actions relating to peer review activities; 3) prior malpractice actions, 4) other evidence of unprofessional conduct.

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The Board reserves the right to amend this Statement of Charges, including the right to bring additional charges, in the event additional information is received supporting such amendment or addition.
1993.
DATED this
day of



Secretary, Washington State
Medical Disciplinary Board


Hearings Manager
Presented by:

Assistant Attorney General 900 Fourth Avenue, Suite Seattle, Washington 98164 Telephone (206) 464-6746
Marilyn Ward Reviewing Board Member
Kathryn Dept. of Health Staff Attorney


NOTICE PURSUANT TO WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 246-920-1 30 IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LICENSEE TO MAINTAIN A CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS ON
THE THE MAILING ADDRESS ON FlLE
THE BOARD SHALL BE USED FOR MAILING OF ALL OFFICIAL MATTERS FROM THE BOARD TO THE LICENSEE. IF CHARGES AGAINST THE LICENSEE SENT CERTIFIED MAIL. TO THE ADDRESS ON FlLE
THE BOARD ARE RETURNED UNCLAIMED OR ARE NOT ABLE TO BE DELIVERED FOR ANY REASON THE BOARD IS MANDATED TO PROCEED AGAINST THE LICENSEE BY DEFAULT PURSUANT TO RCW 34.05.440.
STATEMENT OF CHARGES

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ORIGINAL

STATE OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY BOARD
In the Matter of Disciplinary Action Concerning
No.

CLAYTON ERICKSON, M.D., FIRST AMENDED
STATEMENT OF CHARGES
Respondent.


The Medical Disciplinary Board of the State of Washington, having determined upon investigation that there is reason to believe that the license holder may be subject to RCW
18.130.170 states and alleges as follows:
I.
At all times material to this Statement respondent has been licensed to practice medicine by the state of Washington.
Beginning on or about September 8, 1989, Respondeni

In October, 1992,
Respondent returned to consuming alcohol.
Following this , Respondent

v.

Respondent obtained controlled substances, including but not necessarily limited to, approximately twenty (20) Vicodin tablets, approximately twelve (12) Tylox caplets and approximately five (5) 0.5 ml morphine
syringes containing 10 mglml of morphine, in August
September, 1992 for his own use and without authorization or See Exhibit One attached and by this reference incorporated herein.

Respondent failed to on March 3, 1993.
On April 8, 1993

See Exhibit Two attached and by this reference incorporated herein.
The alleged conduct specified in paragraphs
-VII above, if proved, constitutes
grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to RCW
which states:
(1) If the disciplining authority believes a license holder or applicant may be unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to consumers by reason of any mental or physical condition, a statement of charges in the name of the disciplining authority shall be served on the license holder or applicant and notice shall also be issued providing for an opportunity for a hearing. The hearing shall be limited to the sole issue of the capacity of the license holder or applicant to practice with reasonable skill and safety. If the disciplining authority determines that the license holder or applicant is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety for one of the reasons stated in this subsection, the disciplining authority shall impose such sanctions under RCW
as is deemed necessary to protect the public.
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IX.

The alleged conduct specified in paragraph V above, if proved, constitutes grounds for a finding of unprofessional conduct pursuant to RCW
which defines
unprofessional conduct as:
The possession, use, prescription for use, or distribution of controlled substances or legend drugs in any way other than for legitimate or therapeutic purposes, the addiction to or diversion of substances or legend drugs, the violation of any drug law, or prescribing controlled substances for oneself.
and RCW
which defines unprofessional conduct as:
Violation of any state or federal statute or administrative rule regulating the profession in question, including any statute or rule defining or establishing standards of patient care or professional conduct or practice . . .
specifically RC W 69.50.40 1 (d) .
X.
The alleged conduct specified in paragraph VII above, if proved, constitutes grounds for a finding of unprofessional conduct pursuant to RCW
which defines unprofessional conduct as: Current misuse of . . .

It is further alleged that the conduct referred to in this Statement of Charges affects the public health, safety and welfare, and the Board directs that a notice be issued and served on the respondent as provided by law, giving Respondent the opportunity to defend against the allegations in this statement of charges. If Respondent fails to defend against these allegations, Respondent shall be subject to such discipline as is appropriate under RCW 18.130.160


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In determining what sanctions to impose, the Board may receive evidence of and consider the following: 1) prior disciplinary actions in this or any jurisdiction; 2) information developed by and/or actions relating to peer review activities; 3) prior malpractice actions, 4) other evidence of unprofessional conduct.
The Board reserves
right to amend this Statement of Charges, including the right to bring additional charges, in the event additional information is received supporting such amendment or addition.

DON MILLER, M.D. Secretary, Washington State Medical Disciplinary Board

Hearings Manager
Presented by:
Beverly N. WSBA
Assistant Attorney General
900 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2000
Seattle, Washington 98164
Telephone (206)464-6746

Marilyn Ward
Reviewing Board Member

Kathryn R.
Dept. of Health Staff Attorney


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STATE OF DEPARTMENTOF MEDICAL QUALITY

COMMISSION
In the Matter of the License to Practice as a Physician and Surgeon of ) Docket


CLAYTON D. ERICKSON, MD ) STATEMENT OF CHARGES License No.
1
Respondent.


The
Manager on designation by the Commission,
the allegations below, which are supported by evidence contained in program case files No. 98-12-0024MD. Any patients referred to in this Statement of Charges are identified in an attached Confidential Schedule.
Section 1: ALLEGED FACTS
1.1 Clayton D.
MD, Respondent, was issued a license to practice as a physician and surgeon by the State of Washington in
license is subject to Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Lawand Agreed Order, No. March
1995.
1.2 On April 14, 1993, the Commission summarily suspended Respondent's license and issued a First Amended Statement of
against Respondent alleging that he violated RCW
1 8.1 30.1
and (23).
1.3 On March 10, 1995, Respondent andthe Commission entered into a Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Agreed Order (Agreed Order) which suspended indefinitely Respondent's license to practice medicine.


STATEMENT OFCHARGES PAGE 1 OF3
ORIGINAL
4.2 of
Agreed
required Respondent to
with the
to comply with the
1.4
conditions of that agreement.
1.5 On or about July 4, 1998,

Section
2.1 The violations alleged in this section constitute grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to RCW 18.130.180 and the imposition of sanctions under 18.130.160.
2.2. The facts alleged in paragraphs 1.2 through 1.5 constitute unprofessional conduct in violationof RCW 1 8.1 30.1
which provides in part:
Failure to comply with an order issued by the disciplining authority or a stipulation for informal disposition entered into with the disciplining authority.
Section 3: NOTICE TO RESPONDENT
The charges in this document affect the public health, safety and welfare. The Program Manager of the
directs that a notice be issued and served on Respondent as provided by law, giving Respondent the opportunityto defend against these charges.


STATEMENT OF CHARGES PAGE 2
If Respondent fails to defend against these charges, Respondent shall
discipline
pursuant to RCW 18.130.180 and the imposition of



DATED this
,1999. -.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
MEDICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMISSION

Program Manager

FORINTERNAL USE ONLY.INTERNAL TRACKING NUMBERS: Program Number

STATEMENT OF CHARGES PAGE 3 OF 3
In the Matter of the License
to practice Medicine of
No.
CLAYTON M.D.,
STIPULATED FINDINGS OF FACT,
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND
Respondent. AGREED ORDER

STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
MEDICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMISSION


The Medical Quality Assurance Commission (Commission), by and through Michael L. Fan-ell, Department of Health
Attorney, and Clayton D.
M.D., Respondent, individually, stipulate and agree to the following:

PROCEDURAL STIPULATIONS

M.D., Respondent, is licensed to practice medicine in the State Washingtonat all times relevant to this action.
1.2 On April 14, 1993, the Commission summarily suspended Respondent's license and issued a Statement of Charges the professional practice of Respondent.

1.3 The Statement of Charges alleges that Respondent RCW RCW and (7).



1.4 Respondent understands that the State is prepared to proceed to a hearing on the allegations in the Statement of Charges.
1.5 Respondent that he has the right to defend himself against allegations in the Statement of Charges by presenting evidence in his behalf at the hearing.
1.6 Respondent understands that, should the State in fact prove at the hearing the allegations in the Statement of Charges, the Commission has the power and authority to impose sanctions under RCW 18.130.160.
1.7 Respondent and the Commission agree to expedite the resolution of this matter by means of Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Agreed Order (Agreed Order).
1.8 Respondent waives the opportunity for a hearing on the Statement of Charges contingent upon the entry of the following Agreed Order.
STIPULATED FINDINGS
1 ORIGINAL

1.9 Respondent acknowledges that the Agreed Order is not binding unless and until it is accepted by the Commission.
1.10 Respondent acknowledges that should this Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Agreed Order be accepted it will be subject to the reporting requirements of RCW
18.130.110 and reporting, including, but not limited to, the National
WAIVER OF OBJECTION: Respondent is informed and understands that:
1.1
a. At the presentation of this Agreed Order the Commission may ask the parties for information regarding the facts of this case. The parties have the right to be present, ask and answer questions and make argument to the regarding the appropriateness of this Agreed Order.
b. Respondent waives any objection to the participation on a hearing panel of all or some

of the Commissioners who hear the presentation of the Agreed Order in the event it is and this matter proceeds to a hearing.
STIPULATED FACTS
The State and Respondent stipulate to the following facts:
2.1 Beginning on or about September 8, 1989, Respondent



2.2 In October 1992,
2.3 Following the . Respondent
2.4 In August September 1992, Respondent obtained controlled substances, including but not limited to, approximately 20

tablets, approximately twelve 12 caplets and approximately 5 0.5
morphine
syringes containing 10
of morphine for his own use and without authorization or prescription.
2.5 On March 3, 1993, Respondent failed to
2.6 On April 4, 1993, Respondent


CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The State and the Respondent do not object to entry of the following Conclusions of Law:
3.1 The commission has jurisdiction over Respondent and the subject matter of this proceeding.
3.2 The above
constitute grounds for
Respondent is unable to practice medicine with reasonable
and safety pursuant to RCW 18.130.170.
3.3 The above facts constitute grounds for action pursuant to RCW and RCW


AGREED ORDER
Based on the preceding Stipulated Facts and Conclusions of Law, the Commission hereby orders:
4.1 Respondent'slicense shall remain suspended until order of the Commission.

4.2 Respondent shall enter into an agreement with the . and
comply with the terms and conditions of that agreement. Respondent shall authorize and request the
prepare and submit written reports to the Commission which address Respondent's progress in treatment, his compliance with the treatment program and his ability to practice medicine and surgery in a safe manner. Respondent agrees that both oral and written communication regarding his complance with the agreement and his progress in treatment shall be shared between the and the Commission.

4.3 Respondent shall not possess or use legend drugs or controlled substances, including alcohol, unless the legend drug or controlled substance is prescribed by another physician for legitimate therapeutic purposes and the prescription is approved by
4.4 Respondent agrees to submit to random and urinalysis blood tests at the request of the

the Commission. Respondent understands and agrees that any laboratory result which is positive for controlled substances or alcohol will be deemed a violation of this Agreed Order.
4.5 RESIDENCE:
A. Respondent shall inform the Commission, in writing, of changes in his practice and residence address.
B. In the event Respondent leaves the State of Washington to reside or to practice outside the State of Washington, Respondent must
the Commission in writing of the dates of departure and return.
STIPULATED FINDINGS -3

C. Any period of
during which Respondent resides
practices outside the State of Washington shall not apply to the reduction of the duration of the suspension or probation.
4.6

The fine shall be p
address:



Executive Secretary
Medical Quality AssuranceCommission
1300 SE Quince Street,

EY 25
Post Office Box 47866
Olympia, Washington

4.7 Respondent shall obey all federal, state and local medicine in Washington.

4.8 Respondent's license shall
suspended until such time as he petitions to have the suspension lifted. At that time, Respondent shall appear personally before the Commission and presents the following evidence:
A He has complied with the terms of the contract;
B. He has undergone a substance abuse evaluation by an evaluator approved by the Commission and has submitted the
written report to the
and
C. He is capable of practicing medicine with reasonable skill and safety.
4.9 If the Commission Lifts the suspension, it shall place Respondent's license on probation on the condition Respondent continue to comply with the
contract. The Commission may also impose any other restrictions or conditions on Respondent's license it deems necessary to protect the public. The Commission may not lift the probation and grant Respondent an unrestricted license until Respondent petitions the Commission for termination of jurisdiction,
appears before the Commission, and presents evidence he has satisfied the terms and conditions of the probation.
4.10 Respondent may petition the Commission for a change in the terms
other than the period of suspension or probation, of this Agreed Order no sooner than one (1) year from he date it is signed by the Commission.
4.11 This Agreed Order will be subject to the reporting requirements of
18.130.1 10 and the National Practitioner Data Bank,45
60.

4.12 This Agreed Order is not binding on Respondent or the Commission unless accepted by the Commission.


4.13 This Agreed Order shall become
ten (10) days
the date the Order is signed by the Commission chair, or upon service of the Order on the Respondent, whichever date is sooner.
I, Clayton D.
M.D., hereby declare that I have read this Agreed Order in its entirety, that if I have counsel of record that he has
explained the level of
and consequence of it, that
signature this day of

1995.
V. ORDER
The Commission accepts the Stipulated
of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Agreed Order as an Order of the Commission. Respondent is ORDEREDto comply with the stated in paragraph

above. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all parties shall be bound by the terms and conditions of section

DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH MEDICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMISSION
By: ,


Presented by:


Michael L.
WSBA Staff Attorney, Dept. of Health


STIPULATED FINDINGS
5
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
MEDICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMISSION

In the Matter of the License to Practice ) Docket No. 98-03-A-101OMD Medicine and Surgery of:

CLAYTON ERICKSON, M.D.,
ORDER ON PETITION
Respondent.
TO
SUSPENSION
This matter came before the Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission (the Commission), successor to the Medical Disciplinary Board (the Board), and Health Law Judge, Suzanne C. Johnson, Presiding Officer for the Commission, on January 22, 1998, at the SeaTac
Hotel, in SeaTac, Washington pursuant to the terms of the Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Agreed Order issued March 10, 1995. Members of the Commission present and considering the matter were: David W. Williams, M.D., Chair; Richard P. Bunch, M.D.; Julian
M.D.; Mark Vollrath, PA-C; and Linda C. Wells, Public Member. Clayton Erickson, M.D. (Respondent) appeared pro se. Mike Farrell, Staff Attorney appeared on behalf of the Department of Health (Department). Jan Polek, Reviewing Commission Member, was not present. The proceedings were recorded by Cynthia

court reporter. Based upon a review of the files and records in this case and the testimony provided at the hearing, the Commission issues the following:
ORDER ON PETITION TO LlFT SUSPENSION -Page 1

I. PROCEDURAL HISTORY

1.1 On February 16, 1993, the Board issued a Statement of Charges, alleging that Respondent engaged in unprofessional conduct. On April 14, 1993, the Board issued the First Amended Statement of Charges, alleging unprofessional conduct in violation of RCW 18.130.180
(7) and (23) and RCW 18.1 30.170.
1.2 On April 14, 1993, the Board issued a Notice and Order of Summary Suspension, suspending Respondent's license to practice medicine in Washington State pending a hearing on the merits of the Amended Statement of Charges.
On March
1995, the Commission entered -the Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of
and Agreed Order (the Agreed Order) which,. inter suspended Respondent's medical license until such time as he petitions to have the suspension lifted and presents evidence that he has complied with the
. and is capable of practicing medicine with reasonable skill and safety.
1.4 By letter dated January 22, 1996, Respondent petitioned the Commission to lift the suspension imposed by the Agreed Order.
December 19, 1997, the Adjudicative Clerk Office issued a Notice to Appear for Lifting of Suspension of Commission Order, requesting that Respondent appear for hearing at
1.5
a.m. on January 22, 1998.
1.6 At the hearing, Mr. Farrell presented a history of the case. The Department submitted documents for the Commission's review including quarterly
ORDER ON PETITION TO
SUSPENSION -Page 2
reports from December 23, 1997 report of Psychological Evaluation by
and January 21, 1998 letter from Respondent testified
on his own behalf regarding his compliance with the contract, his petition to lift
the suspension, and his current personal situation. Mr.
from also testified
on Respondent's behalf.
FINDINGS OF FACT
2.1 Respondent 'is a physician, licensed to practice in the state of Washington, and his license is suspended by the Agreed Order.
2.2 Respondent testified that he has been sober for more than four . He has complied He has had access to controlled substances and alcohol while caring for his ill mother and has successfully dealt with stressors such

as school, financial burdens, inability to practice medicine, as well as his mother's illness without relapsing. He believes his recovery is solid.
2.3 Respondent further testified that he has obtained a masters degree in psychology. He currently works as a supervisor in a warehouse full time.
2.4 Respondent testified that he has read professional journals, but has not attended Continuing Medical Education (CME) seminars, Grand Rounds or other educational meetings.' If his license is reinstated, he would take a refresher course and additional CME, although he has no specific courses in mind.
2.5 Respondent asked to have his medical license reinstated without restriction. He stated he does not have specific plans for a medical practice if his license is-reinstated, although he would consult with prior to engaging in medical practice.
ORDER ON PETITION
TO

SUSPENSION
Page 3 2.6 Mr.
testified that Respondent has complied with
endorses
the suspension of Respondent's medical license and imposing restrictions on Respondent's practice of medicine aimed at restricting his access to controlled substances.

recommended that Respondent's medical license be reinstated with conditions on his practice that limit his access to and prescriptive authority for controlled substances.
2.8

his January 21, 1998, letter to
2.9 Mr.
reported that the position of the Department is to deny the petition until such time as Respondent presents a specific proposal for practicing medicine safely.

2.10 The Commission commends Dr. Erickson on his motivation and success in recovery since May 1993.
2.11 The Commission finds that Respondent has presented evidence that he has complied with . thus far.
ORDER ON PETITION TO
SUSPENSION -Page 4
2.12 The Commission finds that Respondent has undergone a substance abuse evaluation and has submitted the report to the Commission as required by the Agreed Order.
2.13 The Commission finds that Respondent has failed to present evidence that he is currently capable of practicing medicine with reasonable skill and safety as required by the Agreed Order. It has been almost
years since Respondent practiced medicine. During the past five years, Respondent has not obtained CME or attended Grand Rounds or other educational meetings or associations.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
3.1 The Commission has jurisdiction over Respondent and over the subject matter herein.
3.2 The Uniform Disciplinary Act (UDA), chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the discipline of licensees by the Commission and permits the Commission to fashion appropriate remedies in disciplining Respondent.
3.3 RCW 18.1 30.160 permits the Commission to fashion appropriate remedies in disciplining Respondent including, without limitation, imposing restrictions or limitations on Respondent's practice. When the Commission imposes sanctions, it must first consider what actions are necessary to protect the public. In this case, the Agreed Order provides for suspension of Respondent's license as permitted by RCW 18.130.160.
3.4 The Commission has the right to grant or deny Respondent's petition to lift the suspension of his medical license as permitted by RCW 18.130.160 of the UDA.
ORDER ON PETITION
TO

SUSPENSION Page 5
3.5 Considering foremost the protection of the public, and based on Findings ,
of Fact 2.13, the Commission concludes that Respondent's petition to
the suspension of his medical license imposed by the Agreed Order should be denied. Respondent may wish to consult with the medical consultant of the Commission for information or suggestions for demonstrating that he is capable of practicing medicine with reasonable skill
safety.
IV. ORDER
Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the Commission hereby makes the following ORDER:
4.1 Clayton Erickson,
petition to lift the suspension of his medical license imposed by the Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Agreed Order issued March 10,1995, is hereby DENIED.
4.2
and conditions of the Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Agreed Order issued, March 10, 1995, remain in full force and effect.
DATED
DAY OF MARCH, 1998.

Quality Assurance Commission

DAVID W. WILLIAMS, M.D., Chair
ORDER ON PETITION TO
SUSPENSION
Page 6
Title: Public Record
Post by: Anonymous on August 15, 2006, 07:59:35 PM
A hard copy of these documents may be obtained by writing to:

State of Washington - Department of Health
Public Disclosure/Records Coordinator
DOH Public Disclosure Records Center
PO Box 47865
Olympia, WA 98504


Or sending an email to:

[email protected]

Reference: Clayton D. Erickson, MD00014951
Title: Copy
Post by: Anonymous on August 15, 2006, 11:49:34 PM
Get your own copy here....
http://www.isaccorp.org/hiddenlake/claytonerickson.pdf (http://www.isaccorp.org/hiddenlake/claytonerickson.pdf)
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on August 16, 2006, 04:19:49 PM
The thing about all of this is that Clay would tell you this himself.  He readily admits that he used to use.  Most addictions counselors are former users.  There are a lot of things that I would change about Hidden Lake, but I can honestly say that Clay Erikson is a good man, who is highly knowledgeable about addictions and recovery.  And, is fully committed to his own recovery.

Since so many of you are committed to being "compassionate" human beings, have any of you stopped to ask why he started using in the first place.  It is easier to just think that he was a wild ass doctor, who was completely irresponsible with his life and it finally caught up with him.  It might be harder to condem the man if you knew that his addiction started when, at age seven, his child developed a brain tumor and died within months of its diagnosis.  Does this excuse his irresponsible behavior?  No.  But it does shine some light on the man, instead of simply persecuting him for his actions just because you are angry at Hidden Lake Academy.

Is Hidden Lake using the fact that he is a doctor to help with marketing?  Yes.  Is Clay good at what he does?  Yes.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on August 16, 2006, 04:23:09 PM
Quote from: ""Guest""
Since so many of you are committed to being "compassionate" human beings, have any of you stopped to ask why he started using in the first place. .


No.  He was/is part and parcel to abusing kids.  I don't give a shit what his fucking problem is.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on August 16, 2006, 05:39:24 PM
Quote from: ""Guest""
.  Is Hidden Lake using the fact that he is a doctor to help with marketing? .


He is NOT a doctor. Read the documents - his license was suspended. He has a medical degree, but don't call him a doctor.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Deborah on August 16, 2006, 07:15:11 PM
I have great compassion for his loss. I haven't noticed many direct attacks of Erickson myself. Just experiences with him and facts, primarily that he doesn't possess the necessary credentials to hold the position of AC.
http://wwf.avigation.net/viewtopic.php?p=211185#211185 (http://wwf.avigation.net/viewtopic.php?p=211185#211185)
Apparently, some feel deceived and concerned. Does Erickson hold any responsibility to the parents in this matter?
Why hasn't he bothered to get certified as an AC in Ga? Is it an extremely difficult task?
Title: well, he's still a doctor because that's a college degree
Post by: Anonymous on August 16, 2006, 07:52:04 PM
Being a "doctor" is a college degree, not a license. But I know those CEDU people had lots of fake degrees from California Coast College. I wonder how many bogus degrees are in these places...



Quote from: ""Guest""
Quote from: ""Guest""
.  Is Hidden Lake using the fact that he is a doctor to help with marketing? .

He is NOT a doctor. Read the documents - his license was suspended. He has a medical degree, but don't call him a doctor.
Title: Reference Checks/Background Checks
Post by: Anonymous on August 17, 2006, 10:01:30 PM
Does anyone know if and/or how HLA conducts reference checks and/or background checks on job applicants such as teachers and counselors?
Title: Re: well, he's still a doctor because that's a college degre
Post by: Anonymous on August 18, 2006, 07:54:44 AM
'Being a "doctor" is a college degree, not a license.'

Not according to the law....
Title: Re: well, he's still a doctor because that's a college degre
Post by: Anonymous on August 18, 2006, 11:46:18 PM
No, you misunderstand! A degree is the "doctor" part. Once you earn an M.D. or Ph.D. or Ed.D. or any other "D" in school, you are called "doctor." Having a license allows you to practice in your field without supervision. But you are a doctor once you earn the degree.

I have a Ph.D. - I was "doctor" as soon as my dissertation was passed. My husband is an M.D. - he was "doctor" as soon as he finished school. The license is a totally different thing, and that is the legal part you are discussing. If my husband or I broke laws and had our licenses revoked, we still would be doctors.

As for this person you folks are discussing - I don't know who it is. But if he earned any kind of doctorate degree, he's a doctor, no matter what happens.


Quote from: ""Guest""
'Being a "doctor" is a college degree, not a license.'

Not according to the law....
Title: M.D.
Post by: juniper2 on August 19, 2006, 12:10:50 AM
According to the State of Georgia Licensing Bureau, it is illegal to place
M.D. after your name if your license to practice medicine was revoked..It is fraud and misleading, done for marketing purposes to attract families..
I think this is what was meant...

Also, no one is discounting that Clay is a human being that went thru Hell and back, burying his own child...However, by doing nothing, saying nothing, knowing what has transpired at HLA, is he not complicit and responsible along with the rest of the staff that have turned their backs on the children at HLA...Did he not have a humanitarian duty to come forward and report these incidents that have evolved at HLA to DFCS?

Questions for thought, that is all...
Title: Re: M.D.
Post by: Anonymous on August 19, 2006, 07:52:33 AM
Quote from: ""juniper2""
According to the State of Georgia Licensing Bureau, it is illegal to place
M.D. after your name if your license to practice medicine was revoked..It is fraud and misleading, done for marketing purposes to attract families..
I think this is what was meant...



That's exactly what was meant.... very deceptive indeed.
Title: M.D. vs. license to practice
Post by: Anonymous on August 19, 2006, 05:26:16 PM
Sure - it's illegal to practice if your license has been revoked. But you're still a "doctor." Lots of people confuse this. "Doctor" is only a degree and unrelated to having a license to practice, although, of course, one cannot be a Licensed Physician without the degree. First comes the degree and then you are a doctor. THEN you have to do a lot of hours of residency and pass a test to be licensed to practice medicine.

Removing the license does not remove the M.D. No one can ever remove a degree from a person. So no matter what a jackass he may be, no matter if he goes to prison and has his license permanently revoked, he did the work and earned the M.D. degree and will always be a "medical doctor." I think when people say "doctor" they are thinking license to practice. Two different things.

Now - if I earned an M.D. in Russia and it wasn't recognized in the U.S., I could not legally even call myself a "doctor" in the U.S. This is because there are legal requirements to calling yourself "doctor." Laura Schlessenger (sp?) is a "doctor" but not of psychology. Her degree is in some kind of biology or something. She has a master's and a license as a psychotherapist under her master's. What's interesting is that if she was doing therapy and calling herself "doctor" she would lose her license - forever. She still would have her Ph.D. in whatever it is. I think it's deceptive of her to call herself "doctor" because people assume she's a psychologist. But a psychologist has to have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. or Ed.D. and earn a license in psychology - and you have to get a separate license in whatever state you are practicing int. She is really offensive to me because she's horrible - and people think she's a psychologist. But because she is only giving advice and legally, her show is entertainment, she can call herself "doctor." In fact, in entertainment, anyone can call himself "doctor." Like Dr. Seus - he wrote children's books and never earned a doctorate.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on August 19, 2006, 09:03:57 PM
Fucking semantics.  What do you think the parents assume?   Are they aware that this guy had his license revoked?  Do they know that he's been turned down time and again for re-instatement?  You can play all the fucking word games you want with this but what it comes down to is who is qualified and licensed to do what at HLA.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anne Bonney on August 19, 2006, 09:07:18 PM
Quote from: ""Guest""
Fucking semantics.  What do you think the parents assume?   Are they aware that this guy had his license revoked?  Do they know that he's been turned down time and again for re-instatement?  You can play all the fucking word games you want with this but what it comes down to is who is qualified and licensed to do what at HLA.


^^ me.
Title: not trying to fight with you
Post by: Anonymous on August 19, 2006, 11:37:22 PM
Anne, I'm sorry if I seem to be trying to fight with you. I'm just telling you guys something you might not know. It doesn't matter if he's the biggest asshole in the universe. Frankly, I despise these hell holes. I worked two weeks at one and when I saw what they were doing to the kids, I got the hell out of there. Two weeks and I'm still bothered by it. I'm delighted when these places fail.

I thought you all would like to know the difference between a degree and a license. It's not semantics - it's just a fact. No offense intended - at all. Truly. A lot of people don't know the difference and I'm trying to provide information. Knowledge is power! I want everyone here (except for Ottawa, of course!) top have power.
Title: Re: M.D. vs. license to practice
Post by: Anonymous on August 20, 2006, 12:19:16 AM
Quote from: ""Guest""
Sure - it's illegal to practice if your license has been revoked. But you're still a "doctor." Lots of people confuse this. "Doctor" is only a degree and unrelated to having a license to practice, although, of course, one cannot be a Licensed Physician without the degree. First comes the degree and then you are a doctor. THEN you have to do a lot of hours of residency and pass a test to be licensed to practice medicine.

Removing the license does not remove the M.D. No one can ever remove a degree from a person. So no matter what a jackass he may be, no matter if he goes to prison and has his license permanently revoked, he did the work and earned the M.D. degree and will always be a "medical doctor." I think when people say "doctor" they are thinking license to practice. Two different things


Correct, the medical degree cannot be removed. However, having a medical degree doesn't mean you can use "M.D." as part of your title because of what it implies. Check your facts:

http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl ... e=43-34-26 (http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=43-34-26)

43-34-26.
(a) If any person shall hold himself out to the public as being engaged in the diagnosis or treatment of disease or injuries of human beings, or shall suggest, recommend, or prescribe any form of treatment for the palliation, relief, or cure of any physical or mental ailment of any person, with the intention of receiving therefor, either directly or indirectly, any fee, gift, or compensation whatsoever, or shall maintain an office for the reception, examination, or treatment of diseased or injured human beings, or shall attach the title 'M.D.,' 'Oph.,' 'D.,' 'Dop.,' 'Surgeon,' 'Doctor,' 'D.O.,' 'Doctor of Osteopathy,' either alone or in connection with other words, or any other word or abbreviation to his name indicative that he is engaged in the treatment of diseased, defective, or injured human beings, and shall not in any of these cases then possess a valid license to practice medicine under the laws of this state, he shall be deemed to be practicing medicine without complying with this chapter and shall be deemed in violation of this chapter.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit:
(1) Gratuitous services in cases of emergency;
(2) The practice of the religious tenets or general beliefs of any church whatsoever;
(3) The requiring of a fee for examination by opticians, at their established places of business, who do not prescribe or use drugs or medicines or attach to their names titles indicative that any such persons are engaged in the practice of medicine, as defined in this chapter;
(4) The performance of their duties for the federal government by federal physicians, both military and civilian;
(5) The consultation on special cases in this state of regularly licensed physicians from other states or territories;
(6) The licensed practice of dentistry, optometry, psychology, or chiropractic;
(7) The licensed practice of midwifery or nursing;
(8) The utilization of a physicia?s assistant to perform tasks approved by the board, and the performance of such tasks by the physicia?s assistant; the delegation by a physician to a qualified person other than a physicia?s assistant of any acts, duties, or functions which are otherwise permitted by law or established by custom; and the performance of such acts, duties, or functions by such a person other than a physicia?s assistant; or
(9) The performance of:
(A) Any medical task by a student enrolled in a medical college, osteopathic college, or physicia?s assistant training program approved by the board; or
(B) Any dental task by a student enrolled in a dental college approved by the Georgia Board of Dentistry where either type task is performed under the supervision of an authorized instructor lawfully licensed in this state to perform such tasks.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing any person holding a valid license as a Doctor of Osteopathy on March 16, 1970, from engaging in the practice of osteopathy as the same was practiced by such person at such time, subject to biennial renewal of his license. Such limited renewal licenses shall not authorize the practice of obstetrics or surgery other than the minor suturing of cuts.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on August 27, 2006, 01:43:31 PM
Clay Erickson
Director of Addiction Services
B.A. - Pacific Southern University. M.A. ? Antioch University
http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadPr ... ?userID=35 (http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadProfile.aspx?userID=35)

So, they removed the MD. Under who's order?
Still don?t see any credentials that qualify him to hold the position of Director of Addiction Services.
http://wwf.fornits.com/viewtopic.php?t= ... c&start=30 (http://wwf.fornits.com/viewtopic.php?t=14370&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30)
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on August 27, 2006, 04:01:24 PM
"Director of Addicton Services" isn't a state designation - it's a position the company created. He can do that with a B.A. or a master's. Is he good at it? Doesn't sound like it! But they can call him by that title and give him the job.
Title: Titles
Post by: Anonymous on August 27, 2006, 10:37:50 PM
Quote from: ""Guest""
"Director of Addicton Services" isn't a state designation - it's a position the company created. He can do that with a B.A. or a master's. Is he good at it? Doesn't sound like it! But they can call him by that title and give him the job.


Sorry, but this nonsense that the title "Director of Addiction Services" (or any other title at HLA) being "a position the company created" is a sorry excuse for covering up for unqualified people at HLA. ESPECIALLY given the fact that childrens' well-being and futures are at stake - and that, according to HLA's own advertising and literature, they are a Therapeutic Boarding School.

Because HLA is a Therapeutic Boarding School a title at HLA implies to parents there must be minimum qualifications, education, years of professional experience, legitimate accredidations, etc... in order for a person to be considered for the position, to be hired for the position, and to assume the roles and responsibilities of such a position.  

It's the responsibility of the hiring company to ensure the person applying for these types of positions is qualified by verifying any type of licensure requirements by the State or County and whether or not that person holds the appropriate licensure and meets the qualifications of said title. This is also accomplished by completing background checks, reference checks, and even criminal checks. (Obviously there are people out there who lie about their qualifications/backgrounds and those people should be fired immediately.)

In an HLA-type setting, I can't imagine one sane parent out there would believe it's okay to grant a person a title without the person being fully qualified to hold that title. It's disgusting and reprehensible that people keep making excuses for HLA's deceptive and manipulative business practices and in the meantime it's childrens' lives that will forever be impacted by the deception and manipulation.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Deborah on August 27, 2006, 11:12:07 PM
Quote from: ""Guest""
"Director of Addicton Services" isn't a state designation - it's a position the company created. He can do that with a B.A. or a master's. Is he good at it? Doesn't sound like it! But they can call him by that title and give him the job.


Your confusing the issue.

True, programs can do just about anything they want unless/until someone files a complaint.

Georgia indeed has requirements and regulations for any facility providing Addiction/Substance Abuse treatment or education, and the Director must be an MD or LPC who is a CAC.

In fact, it appears that HLA needs two licenses in order to continue operating as they currently do.
 
One: Residential Care Facility
http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/pa ... x.html&d=1 (http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/page.cgi?g=DEPARTMENT_OF_HUMAN_RESOURCES%2FFAMILY___CHILDREN_SERVICES__CHILD_CARE_INSTITUTIONS%2FCHILD_CARING_INSTITUTIONS%2Findex.html&d=1)
 
Two: Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Program (Considered a "Health Care Program")
http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/pa ... x.html&d=1 (http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/page.cgi?g=DEPARTMENT_OF_HUMAN_RESOURCES%2FMENTAL_HEALTH__MENTAL_RETARDATION___SUBSTANCE_ABUSE%2FDRUG_ABUSE_TREATMENT_AND_EDUCATION_PROGRAMS%2Findex.html&d=1)
 
Ever wonder why the RCF regs don't stipulate anything about Addiction/SubAb treatment requirements. DATEP is a completely different license and set of regulations for programs providing treatment and/or education for Substance Abuse.
 
Did ORS know that HLA was providing Addictions Services? Surely if they ever bothered to look at their website they would've seen a "Dir of AS" and a "AC". That alone should've blown any hope of an exemption from the beginning.
 
From the DATEP Regs:
290-4-2-.02 Title and Purposes. These rules shall be known as the Rules and Regulations for Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs. The purpose of these rules is to provide minimal requirements for the licensing and inspection of drug abuse treatment and education programs, not subject to regulation as licensed hospitals, or approved Emergency, Receiving, Evaluation and/or Treatment (ERET) services or licensed Narcotic Treatment Programs monitored by the State Methadone Authority.

(d) "Drug abuse treatment and education program" or "program" means any system of treatment or therapeutic advice or counsel provided for the rehabilitation of drug dependent persons and shall include programs offered in residential and/or non-residential settings.

(e) "Drug dependent person" means a person who is in imminent danger of becoming dependent upon or addicted to the use of drugs or who habitually lacks self-control as to the use of drugs or who uses drugs to the extent that his health is substantially impaired or endangered or his social or economic function is substantially disrupted.

(f) "Drugs" means any substance defined as a drug by federal or Georgia law or any other chemical substance which may be used in lieu of a drug to obtain similar effects, with the exception of alcohol and its derivative.

(o) "Residential Intensive Treatment Program" means a residential program staffed by professional and paraprofessional persons which provide highly structured treatment and therapeutic activities that focus on stabilization, abstinence, and skills required for recovery; [and] are not classified as a "residential sub-acute detoxification program".

(r) "Special Program" means a program that provides therapeutic services to drug dependent persons which does not fit into existing program classifications.

290-4-2-.05 Licenses. No governing body shall operate a drug abuse treatment and education program in the state without first obtaining a license or provisional license. A licensed program may offer one or more of the program services described in these rules.

(4) Clinical Director. The governing body of the program shall designate a clinical director who is responsible for all treatment services provided.

(6) The clinical director must be either a doctor of medicine licensed to practice in this state, or a licensed practitioner who is licensed to provide treatment, therapeutic advice or counsel for the rehabilitation of drug dependent persons in compliance with state practice acts, or a certified addiction counselor.
Title: Licenses
Post by: Anonymous on August 27, 2006, 11:36:44 PM
How on Earth have they been able to get away with this for so long??????
Title: Re: Licenses
Post by: Anonymous on August 28, 2006, 12:08:33 AM
Quote from: ""Guest""
How on Earth have they been able to get away with this for so long??????


The million dollar question.
Only two options. Dereliction of duty or Complicity on ORS's part?
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: juniper2 on August 28, 2006, 12:52:08 AM
If alll letters to the ORS from parents were published, you would have your answer.....  If mundane,rhetorical ,skirting answers to parents from the ORS were published, you would have your answer..If letters from "Quirk and Quirk" to the ORSwere published, it would cement it all...It is my opinion that ORS had not only a duty, but a "MORAL OBLIGATION" to call CPS over the years...According to CPS, CPS was not informed.....  

To the underlings at ORS that did their investigations, they were not at fault....According to sources, it was the Supervisors that backed down...another question, Why?
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anne Bonney on August 28, 2006, 11:28:15 AM
Quote from: ""Guest""
Clay Erickson
Director of Addiction Services
B.A. - Pacific Southern University. M.A. ? Antioch University
http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadPr ... ?userID=35 (http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadProfile.aspx?userID=35)

Ok, that kind of creeped me out.  Antioch University??  Dr. Rev. Fr. Virgil Miller Cassian Newton's Antioch church?????



Quote
So, they removed the MD. Under who's order?


Awww and here I thought they weren't paying any attention to us. ::bwahaha::
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on August 28, 2006, 02:20:36 PM
Quote from: ""juniper2""
If alll letters to the ORS from parents were published, you would have your answer.....  If mundane,rhetorical ,skirting answers to parents from the ORS were published, you would have your answer..If letters from "Quirk and Quirk" to the ORSwere published, it would cement it all...It is my opinion that ORS had not only a duty, but a "MORAL OBLIGATION" to call CPS over the years...According to CPS, CPS was not informed.....  

To the underlings at ORS that did their investigations, they were not at fault....According to sources, it was the Supervisors that backed down...another question, Why?


That's a really good question. I hope the Supervisors at ORS have some answers.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Deborah on August 28, 2006, 10:34:35 PM
We are currently interviewing for the following positions at Hidden Lake Academy in Dahlonega -
MASTER?S LEVEL COUNSELOR,
SPANISH TEACHER (F/T or P/T),
MAINTENANCE,
RECREATION,
and INFIRMARY STAFF.
Applications accepted Mon.-Fri., 8-5. No phone call inquiries. For directions to obtain an application, call (706)864-4730 or FAX/e-mail resume to (706)864-9109, http://www.thedahloneganugget.com/class ... p%20Wanted (http://www.thedahloneganugget.com/classifieds/?loc=detail&main=Help%20Wanted)
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on August 28, 2006, 10:41:35 PM
Look what else is there.



Maintenance Position- Wilderness camp needs an experienced person to do repairs and preventative maintenance on vehicles, buildings, equipment, machinery, plumbing, electrical, and groundskeeping. Call Tom Martin at (706)747-1082 or apply at 4970 Camp Rd., Suches. Eckerd Youth Alternatives is a drug-free workplace and EOE.
Title: Eckerd
Post by: Anonymous on August 28, 2006, 11:00:32 PM
I dont remember when Eckerd opened, but it was before HLA. They are north of HLA, almost in Union County. I think they might have opened in the 80's? But thats a guess. I dont know much about them.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Deborah on October 04, 2006, 10:46:36 AM
Gluhareff faces more fraud charges

By JONNELLE DAVIS
Register & Bee staff writer
September 30, 2006

DANVILLE - An additional 17 federal indictments were handed down Thursday against the founder and former CEO of the Wellspring Academy related to his handling of school and personal funds.

Robert Serge Gluhareff now faces 21 counts of bank fraud, one count of money laundering, 25 counts of tax fraud, four counts of mail fraud and two counts of wire fraud, bringing the total number of charges to 53. On July 25, Gluhareff was indicted on 36 charges.

As with the first set of indictments, Gluhareff is accused of scheming and mishandling school and personal funds in order to obtain money. Authorities say Gluhareff routinely deposited parents? tuition checks before the funds became available.

Between April 2002 and April 2003, Gluhareff knowingly deposited about $476,000 in worthless tuition checks into the school?s BB&T account and drew money from the ?fraudulently inflated? balances created by the deposits, according to the indictment.

The indictments also allege that Gluhareff assisted in misrepresenting tuition payments as tax-deductible ?scholarship donations,? encouraged parents to solicit corporate matching gift donations for what were actually their children?s tuition payments, and falsely promoted the school as having licensed counselors.

Gluhareff founded Wellspring Academy, which was located near South Boston, as a Christian-based residential school for boys who had academic, behavioral and other problems. He cited financial problems when he abruptly closed the school in April 2003. Teachers complained about not getting paid, and parents and students complained of abuse and inadequate campus facilities.

In August 2003, Gluhareff and his wife, Elizabeth, filed personal and corporate bankruptcy.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on October 04, 2006, 10:55:13 AM
Are you reading this, Len?  In a few short months you'll be able to replace "Gluhareff"  with "Buccellato."  The writing's on the wall and the precedents have been set, my diminutive friend.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on February 06, 2007, 12:46:05 PM
Chris Grimwood
Peer Group Counselor

B.A.,Psychology, M.S.W. Social Work, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada Chris's hobbies include canoeing, kayaking, camping, skiing and other out outdoor activites

23.    Chris Grimwood, MSW (Farington University)
http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadPr ... userID=222 (http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadProfile.aspx?userID=222)

Farington University - Known diploma mill

http://www.online-mba-degrees.com/Onlin ... ersity.htm (http://www.online-mba-degrees.com/Online-Degree/2170/Farington-University.htm)

http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college ... mills.html (http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/diplomamills/diploma-mills.html)

Diploma mills require little, if any, academic work in order to earn a degree. Degrees from diploma mills are sometimes based on life experience alone or a level of academic work that is far below what an accredited postsecondary institution would require. Diploma mills can require little or no work but the result is the same, a degree that has no value and is meaningless.
Title: Peer Group Counselor
Post by: Anonymous on February 06, 2007, 01:44:11 PM
His biography says "University of Western Ontario" not Farington.  I am requesting a clarification from the poster.  Thanks.

Quote from: ""Guest""
Chris Grimwood
Peer Group Counselor

B.A.,Psychology, M.S.W. Social Work, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada Chris's hobbies include canoeing, kayaking, camping, skiing and other out outdoor activites

23.    Chris Grimwood, MSW (Farington University)
http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadPr ... userID=222 (http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/loadProfile.aspx?userID=222)

Farington University - Known diploma mill

http://www.online-mba-degrees.com/Onlin ... ersity.htm (http://www.online-mba-degrees.com/Online-Degree/2170/Farington-University.htm)

http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college ... mills.html (http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/diplomamills/diploma-mills.html)

Diploma mills require little, if any, academic work in order to earn a degree. Degrees from diploma mills are sometimes based on life experience alone or a level of academic work that is far below what an accredited postsecondary institution would require. Diploma mills can require little or no work but the result is the same, a degree that has no value and is meaningless.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on February 06, 2007, 02:01:17 PM
From an HLA email sent to parents:

HIDDEN LAKE ACADEMY
COUNSELING & CLINICAL STAFF QUALIFICATIONS

Administrative/Supervisory Staff:

1.   Charles W Cates, Ph.D., Educational Leadership, (Ga State University) - Headmaster
2.   Clay Erickson M.A., Psych, (Antioch Univ.) ?Addictions Services Coord ? Assoc Director of Counseling
3.   Jeff Holloway, M.S.W., Master of Social Work, (Univ. of Iowa) - Assist Headmaster
4.   John McMillon, M.S., Counseling and Human Development, (Troy State Univ.) ?  Dir of Counseling
5.   Christy L. Jones, Psy. D. Clinical Psych (Regent University) ? Assoc Dir of Counseling ? Clinical Supervisor
6.   Brad Carpenter, Psy.D. Clinical Psych (Argosy University) ? Testing Coordinator
7.   Joe Stapp, M.A., Counseling (Amberton University) LPC (GA) Assist Headmaster

Assistant Directors of Counseling:

8.     Cheryl Ballow, M.S., Counseling/ Psych, (Troy State Univ.) Workshop Coordinator
9.      Kees de Vente, M. Div., (Vanderbilt Univ.) - Spiritual Coordinator
     10.      Anna Jones, M.Ed. School Counseling (Middle Tennessee State University); Licensed and
         Certified School Counselor, Consultant and School Communication coordinator
       
Counselor Coordinators:

        11.     Daryl Beard, M.Ed., Community Counseling, (North Carolina State Univ.); NCC
        12.     Doug Sills, M.S. Professional Counseling, (Georgia State University), NCC, LPC (GA)
        13.     Dan Mansfield, M.A. Marriage, and Family Therapy, (Louisville Presbyterian Theological
                  Seminary)
       
Counselors:

       14.    Betty Greene, M.S., Community Counseling (North Georgia College & State University); ALPC
                (GA)  
        15.  Gerry Mattox, M.Th. (Northwestern Theological Seminary), M.S. Mental Health Counseling
               (Capella University)
        16     Laura R. Inman, MSW (University of South Carolina)
        17.    Lance Henson, M.A. Clinical Psychology (Forest Institute of Professional Psychology)
        18.    Matthew D. Klein, M.A. Clinical Psychology (Argosy University)
        19.    Melanie Mooney, M.S. Clinical Psychology (Augusta State University)    
        20.    Nicole M. Ryder, M.S. Community Counseling (North Georgia College and State University)  
        21.    Isis Ruff, M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy (Nova Southeastern University)
        22.    Jennifer Neal M.S. Rehabilitation Counselor Education (University of Louisiana)
        23.    Chris Grimwood, MSW (Farington University)
        24.    Ed Clark, M.A. (Completing) Professional Counseling (Liberty University)
        25.    Beau Rappe, MSW (University of Central Florida)


____________________________________________________

Leonard Buccellato, Ph.D., the founder and owner of Hidden Lake has been a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Georgia since 1975.  Dr. Buccellato and the Associate Directors of Counseling supervise and oversee all counseling activities at Hidden Lake Academy.
Title: Peer Counselor
Post by: Anonymous on February 06, 2007, 02:37:33 PM
Thanks, Guest.  That $299 and five day wait has had an incredible return for Chris- a job at HLA with a free place to stay for him and his dogs.

The real question is though, which is worse:  

1) Having a fake degree from Farington University (AKA FU) or
2) Being busted for lying that your degree is from an actual university?

I'm leaning toward number two from an ethics and legal standpoint but can see the arguement for number one as child safety is job one.  Any ideas?  I'm on the fence here???

Quote from: ""Guest""
From an HLA email sent to parents:

HIDDEN LAKE ACADEMY
COUNSELING & CLINICAL STAFF QUALIFICATIONS

Administrative/Supervisory Staff:

1.   Charles W Cates, Ph.D., Educational Leadership, (Ga State University) - Headmaster
2.   Clay Erickson M.A., Psych, (Antioch Univ.) ?Addictions Services Coord ? Assoc Director of Counseling
3.   Jeff Holloway, M.S.W., Master of Social Work, (Univ. of Iowa) - Assist Headmaster
4.   John McMillon, M.S., Counseling and Human Development, (Troy State Univ.) ?  Dir of Counseling
5.   Christy L. Jones, Psy. D. Clinical Psych (Regent University) ? Assoc Dir of Counseling ? Clinical Supervisor
6.   Brad Carpenter, Psy.D. Clinical Psych (Argosy University) ? Testing Coordinator
7.   Joe Stapp, M.A., Counseling (Amberton University) LPC (GA) Assist Headmaster

Assistant Directors of Counseling:

8.     Cheryl Ballow, M.S., Counseling/ Psych, (Troy State Univ.) Workshop Coordinator
9.      Kees de Vente, M. Div., (Vanderbilt Univ.) - Spiritual Coordinator
     10.      Anna Jones, M.Ed. School Counseling (Middle Tennessee State University); Licensed and
         Certified School Counselor, Consultant and School Communication coordinator
       
Counselor Coordinators:

        11.     Daryl Beard, M.Ed., Community Counseling, (North Carolina State Univ.); NCC
        12.     Doug Sills, M.S. Professional Counseling, (Georgia State University), NCC, LPC (GA)
        13.     Dan Mansfield, M.A. Marriage, and Family Therapy, (Louisville Presbyterian Theological
                  Seminary)
       
Counselors:

       14.    Betty Greene, M.S., Community Counseling (North Georgia College & State University); ALPC
                (GA)  
        15.  Gerry Mattox, M.Th. (Northwestern Theological Seminary), M.S. Mental Health Counseling
               (Capella University)
        16     Laura R. Inman, MSW (University of South Carolina)
        17.    Lance Henson, M.A. Clinical Psychology (Forest Institute of Professional Psychology)
        18.    Matthew D. Klein, M.A. Clinical Psychology (Argosy University)
        19.    Melanie Mooney, M.S. Clinical Psychology (Augusta State University)    
        20.    Nicole M. Ryder, M.S. Community Counseling (North Georgia College and State University)  
        21.    Isis Ruff, M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy (Nova Southeastern University)
        22.    Jennifer Neal M.S. Rehabilitation Counselor Education (University of Louisiana)
        23.    Chris Grimwood, MSW (Farington University)
        24.    Ed Clark, M.A. (Completing) Professional Counseling (Liberty University)
        25.    Beau Rappe, MSW (University of Central Florida)


______________________________________________________

Leonard Buccellato, Ph.D., the founder and owner of Hidden Lake has been a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Georgia since 1975.  Dr. Buccellato and the Associate Directors of Counseling supervise and oversee all counseling activities at Hidden Lake Academy.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Deborah on February 06, 2007, 02:54:15 PM
Is this old? I thought Holloway was at Ridge Creek now.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on February 06, 2007, 03:11:00 PM
It's back from November. Holloway may be pulling double-duty.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Deborah on February 06, 2007, 04:40:32 PM
Hum. What would ORS think about that?
Who is Holloway's backup at RC?
He or the assistant must be present at all times. And the assistant must know the state regulations and program policies.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Deborah on April 14, 2007, 07:52:40 PM
Update on Gluhareff/Wellspring Academy from Pg 10
http://www.fornits.com/wwf/viewtopic.ph ... 093#221093 (http://www.fornits.com/wwf/viewtopic.php?p=221093#221093)

FOUNDER OF WELLSPRING ACADEMY PLEADS GUILTY TO BANK FRAUD, TAX FRAUD AND MAIL FRAUD

United States Attorney John L. Brownlee announced today that Robert Serge Gluhareff, age 62, of South Boston, Virginia, pleaded guilty to two counts of bank fraud, one count of tax fraud and one count of mail fraud. The plea was entered in United States District Court in Roanoke pursuant to a plea agreement.

“Mr. Gluhareff has admitted that he misled the families who came to Wellspring Academy for his assistance. Through his words and actions, Mr. Gluhareff took advantage of parents desperate to find a suitable placement for their sons and caused parents and some of their employers to falsely fill out their own tax returns. In addition, Mr. Gluhareff put the funds of a federally insured financial institution at risk,” said United States Attorney John Brownlee. “I commend the hard work of this team of agents and prosecutors who have investigated this case for four years.”

According to evidence presented by Trial Attorney John S. Darden and Assistant United States Attorney Jennie Waering, Gluhareff was the founder and CEO of Wellspring Academy in Sutherlin, Virginia. Wellspring Academy opened in the late 1980's, and was a residential school that was promoted as providing counseling in a Christian setting to young people with academic and behavioral problems. Wellspring Academy operated under the corporate name “The Religious and Educational Institute of Raleigh, Inc.”

For a time, Wellspring Academy admitted both girls and boys. By 1997, it was a school for boys only. From 2000 to 2003, approximately 60 to 100 boys attended Wellspring Academy at any one time. Tuition during this time ranged from $43,000 to $49,000 per student.

From 1999 through 2003, Gluhareff and Wellspring Academy became mired in serious financial difficulty and did not have the money to meet expenses.

When parents brought their sons to Wellspring Academy, they were required to pay an initial $21,500 to $25,000 tuition payment that day. Many parents did not have the funds available and were forced to apply for loans. Gluhareff would convince these parents to write initial tuition checks, but promised not to deposit the checks for an agreed upon period. Gluhareff would then deposit the checks in the Wellspring Academy account, knowing that the parents’ accounts had insufficient funds to cover the check. Gluhareff also deposited bad checks written on his own accounts and credit lines. Based on the fact that Wellspring Academy received next day credit on its deposits, the net effect of Gluhareff’s knowing deposit of these bad checks was that the school account balance was articially inflated and that his school received a series of interest free unsecured loans. Because he wrote checks on this inflated balance by the time of the school’s closing in April 2003, the account was overdrawn by more than $40,000.

Gluhareff would also tell parents that certain tuition payments were tax deductible as “scholarship donations” if they were paid in advance. Gluhareff also asked parents to have their employers donate matching gifts to Wellspring Academy, even though Gluhareff knew the “scholarship donations” were actually student tuition payments and not charitable contributions. Based on Gluhareff’s certifications that part of the tuition payment was tax deductible, parents submitted false tax returns that resulted in a total tax loss to the government of $405,051.56.

The investigation of the case was conducted by the United States Postal Inspection Service, the Virginia State Police, and the IRS. John S. Darden, Trial Attorney with the Department of Justice Fraud Section, Criminal Division and Assistant United States Attorney Jennie L. M. Waering are prosecuting the case.

Sentencing has been set for July 16, 2007 at 2pm.
Title: There is a real Farington University....
Post by: Anonymous on July 28, 2007, 11:35:45 PM
I came across this website and want to reply to the incorrect statement that Farington University, of Farington Leyland UK is not a real University.  
Farington University is my NO MEANS A DEGREE MILL!
We have very high standards for application, require on-campus education, thesis and dissertations for all of our degrees.  We are NOT an undergraduate institution and perhaps that has some people confused.  I have also seen links to a website that is NOT our university.  Perhaps someone is using our good name and reputation and issuing fake degrees, but it is most definately not us.  We are accredited in the UK, Ireland, Germany and now the USA along with international distance learning accreditation despite the face that we do not all 100% distance learning.  We recently merged with the Bavarian College of Science and Technology and are building our new multi-million dollar campus in the USA.  We have been in existence since 1948 and our business school (in which I teach) has won the Queens Award for the best Small Graduate School of Business in the UK.  We work closely with Oxford University, Bristol University and the London School of Business.
If you want to know about us, use the correct URL which is www.faringtonuniversity.eu (http://www.faringtonuniversity.eu)
Thank you for printing this correction.
Robert Thompson, PhD
Professor of Business Science
Farington Graduate School of Business
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Troll Control on July 29, 2007, 09:30:10 AM
hmmmm...  a PhD who can't spell "definitely"...  reads like a diploma mill grad...
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on July 29, 2007, 01:24:01 PM
for all we know it could be the who or Jeffy. lets get an IP check. and a backround check. without that you're just len's puppet. or len himself.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on July 29, 2007, 02:32:37 PM
i did some google checking and with the exeption of the school website, there are no robert thompson phd's with a degree from farington. unless you're talking about a couple of medical doctors or a gene specialist, none of whom would have a phd in bussiness.

and at a quick glance at at the website, you can tell it's a diploma mill. it has a student body of 450 but it's spread out across all of europe and north america, and so are the campuses. did you see, there even opening a campus in las vegas! how great that must be for a school....to be in las vegas.....lol. the school is bullshit. you can tell. it's no real school. i guess an equvalent of this school would be like going to devry or ITTtech, but doing correspondence courses instead of actually going there. a degree from farington dont mean shit. if i was hiring someone, and i saw farington university, i would look it up online first (just like any univeristy im not fammiliar with), and may i add that i was hard to find through google, the link was good but if you type in farington university you have to go through a few pages before you get the link. [coulnt find any stats about the school from any agency either] well, if i had to aprove of someone's education based on the reputation and website of the school, i'd think someone who came from farington didnt really study but paid for his diploma.


remember the movie "accepted"? the schools website kinda reminds me of the website they created in the movie. just a facade, held up by a few twigs.
Title: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anonymous on July 29, 2007, 02:45:53 PM
oh yeah, and if it's not a diploma mill why are people getting fired for having diplomas from there?

Tuesday, August 15, 2006
  Benton County sheriff fires Sgt. Jack Burright
Corvallis Gazette-Times: "Benton County Sheriff Jim Swinyard announced Tuesday afternoon that he has fired Sgt. Jack Burright for misrepresenting himself on county job application forms.

Swinyard, who made the announcement shortly after noon in his office, said he made his decision after Benton County District Attorney Scott Heiser said Burright was 'no longer a viable witness' in any criminal matter that Heiser’s office would prosecute.

Burright was the subject of an Oregon State Police investigation earlier this summer after he falsified his educational background on job applications with the sheriff’s office. Specifically, he indicated that he graduated from Corvallis High School when he did not. He did later receive a GED.

In addition, Burright bought a degree from an unaccredited online diploma mill called Farington University, and he listed this degree on a 2004 application for lieutenant. "
  ¶ 8/15/2006 03:40:00 PM  

http://diplomamillnews.blogspot.com/200 ... chive.html (http://diplomamillnews.blogspot.com/2006_08_01_archive.html)

http://www.democratherald.com/articles/ ... news02.txt (http://www.democratherald.com/articles/2006/05/05/news/local/news02.txt)

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Non-a ... 8090_7.pdf (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Non-accreditedSchools_78090_7.pdf)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellington_University (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellington_University)
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i think people would be interested in looking up "University Consulting Inc"


http://www.corvallist.com/2006/06/jack- ... wrong.html (http://www.corvallist.com/2006/06/jack-burright-still-in-wrong.html)

"Burright claims that he truly believed that Farington University was "an online university that could apply the college credits [he] had already earned, plus other training and experience, to earn a college diploma." He was "delighted" that Farington evaluated his life experience and previous transcripts and declared that not only was he eligible for instant graduation, but he could do so summa cum laude. (The funniest part, personally, was that Burright reflexively censored the "cum" with asterisks, so it reads summa *** laude. I wanted Obi-Wan Kenobi to step in and say, with a wave of his hand, "This is not the word you are looking for." But I'm also a geek.)"



FARINGTON UNIVERISTY IS A DIPLOMA MILL THROUGH AND THROUGH.
Title: Re: There is a real Farington University....
Post by: Anonymous on July 30, 2007, 02:09:54 PM
Quote from: ""Robert Thompson, PhD""
I came across this website and want to reply to the incorrect statement that Farington University, of Farington Leyland UK is not a real University.  
Farington University is my NO MEANS A DEGREE MILL!
We have very high standards for application, require on-campus education, thesis and dissertations for all of our degrees.  We are NOT an undergraduate institution and perhaps that has some people confused.  I have also seen links to a website that is NOT our university.  Perhaps someone is using our good name and reputation and issuing fake degrees, but it is most definately not us.  We are accredited in the UK, Ireland, Germany and now the USA along with international distance learning accreditation despite the face that we do not all 100% distance learning.  We recently merged with the Bavarian College of Science and Technology and are building our new multi-million dollar campus in the USA.  We have been in existence since 1948 and our business school (in which I teach) has won the Queens Award for the best Small Graduate School of Business in the UK.  We work closely with Oxford University, Bristol University and the London School of Business.
If you want to know about us, use the correct URL which is www.faringtonuniversity.eu (http://www.faringtonuniversity.eu)
Thank you for printing this correction.
Robert Thompson, PhD
Professor of Business Science
Farington Graduate School of Business





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In addition, Burright bought a degree from an unaccredited online diploma mill called Farington University, and he listed this degree on a 2004 application for lieutenant. "



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Title: Re: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: psychology on October 06, 2010, 03:07:08 AM
Counseling has traveled far as the field of psychology made remarkable progresses. The study of human psychology is something many adults are fascinated by and always show keen interest in understanding the reason behind people do numerous things. The study of psychological sciences is not just related to understanding of the psychological issues people face but also the treatment of those diseases.
Counselling (http://http://www.psychology.ie/)
Addiction Counselling (http://http://www.psychology.ie/about_ati.html) :rasta:
Title: Re: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: SUCK_IT on October 06, 2010, 09:28:28 AM
At my program there were some counselors with unacredited degrees which you here misleadingly call "fake diplomas" or "phony degrees" in your attempts to malign people with nontraditional college educations.  These were great people who deserved college degrees because of their life experiences even if they didn't go through what most people would consuder a "degree program".  Since they worked in my program for a few years it qualified them to get masters degrees from nontraditional academic institutions that the mob here label as "diploma mills" which couldn't be further from the truth.  Really, who do you think would know more about child psychology the people at my program who worked with us kids or people who went to traditional colleges for advanced degrees that never worked with kids like us before?  I think we can all agree that even though their educations were nontraditional or their degrees conferred by churches doesn't mean they don't make great therapists.  It's your heart that matters, not your paperwork.
Title: Re: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anne Bonney on October 06, 2010, 09:32:58 AM
Quote from: "SUCK_IT"
At my program there were some counselors with unacredited degrees which you here misleadingly call "fake diplomas" or "phony degrees" in your attempts to malign people with nontraditional college educations.  These were great people who deserved college degrees because of their life experiences even if they didn't go through what most people would consuder a "degree program".  Since they worked in my program for a few years it qualified them to get masters degrees from nontraditional academic institutions   :eek:  that the mob here label as "diploma mills" which couldn't be further from the truth.  Really, who do you think would know more about child psychology the people at my program who worked with us kids or people who went to traditional colleges for advanced degrees that never worked with kids like us before?  I think we can all agree that even though their educations were nontraditional or their degrees conferred by churches doesn't mean they don't make great therapists.  It's your heart that matters, not your paperwork.


This has to be satire.  Has Poe's law struck again?

Dern book lernin ruins everthin.   ::)
Title: Re: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: SUCK_IT on October 06, 2010, 09:40:57 AM
A lot of you here are just like the liberal northeast elitists I see everyday.  You think that for some reason people have to use the educational institutions you support or their degrees are no good.  Well if you don't like the rules, appeal to the colleges to change them instead of whining about it.  Many unacredited nontraditional schools award credits for life experience which only an elitist would dismiss by saying the person didn't have "book learning" like you, Anne.  These are great people and if they worked in a program for a couple of years that's way better than a close-minded book-learning education you liberal elitists always hold out as the gold standard.  I know these people make great therapists because my counselor at my program used to be the basketball coach but after a few years of working with kids he was able to get a masters degree from a local church that had a college to be a psychologist based on his direct life experience.  The program promoted him and gave him our peer group and he did a great job.  You have to step back and look at the larger picture and stop being so close-minded Anne.  Without good and real people like my counselor I would not be successful today.
Title: Re: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anne Bonney on October 06, 2010, 09:45:02 AM
Quote from: "SUCK_IT"
A lot of you here are just like the liberal northeast elitists I see everyday.  You think that for some reason people have to use the educational institutions you support or their degrees are no good.  Well if you don't like the rules, appeal to the colleges to change them instead of whining about it.  Many unacredited nontraditional schools award credits for life experience which only an elitist would dismiss by saying the person didn't have "book learning" like you, Anne.  These are great people and if they worked in a program for a couple of years that's way better than a close-minded book-learning education you liberal elitists always hold out as the gold standard.  I know these people make great therapists because my counselor at my program used to be the basketball coach but after a few years of working with kids he was able to get a masters degree from a local church that had a college to be a psychologist based on his direct life experience.  The program promoted him and gave him our peer group and he did a great job.  You have to step back and look at the larger picture and stop being so close-minded Anne.  Without good and real people like my counselor I would not be successful today.

 :rocker:  :rocker:  :rocker:  :rocker:

I've finally made it.  I've been called a liberal elitist (although I'm not from the northeast so I hope it still counts).  Thank you good sir for the compliment.  :seg:
Title: Re: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: SUCK_IT on October 06, 2010, 11:10:33 AM
That's nothing to be proud of but doesn't surprise me fom someone who didn't have the guts to finish her program that saved her from drug abuse in the first place.
Title: Re: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anne Bonney on October 06, 2010, 11:13:42 AM
Quote from: "SUCK_IT"
That's nothing to be proud of but doesn't surprise me fom someone who didn't have the guts to finish her program that saved her from drug abuse in the first place.

I've told you before that I did finish.  I graduated from a program that I didn't need in the first place.

And yes, I'm proud that someone called me an elitist.  I'm proud of my fancy book learning.
Title: Re: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: SUCK_IT on October 06, 2010, 11:28:03 AM
I think Whooter proved to you earlier that you were prone to drug use and that Straight rescued you from it. You should try being more honest.
Title: Re: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: Anne Bonney on October 06, 2010, 11:29:00 AM
Quote from: "SUCK_IT"
I think Whooter proved to you earlier that you were prone to drug use and that Straight rescued you from it. You should try being more honest.

You thought wrong.
Title: Re: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: jeckysmith on July 03, 2011, 01:32:00 AM
I am doing degree from well known university. Some of the staff members have fake degree but they have complete knowledge about their subjects. I also want to buy fake degree.

fake degree (http://http://maxtransformation.com/)
Title: Re: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: DEE on July 03, 2011, 01:18:52 PM
Ah so, Grasshopper... you come to right place. Send money order for $499 to DEE (yes, I more expensive than Farrington, but times be hard). You have fake degree next day.
Title: Staff members don't havbe phony degrees!
Post by: rules on July 03, 2011, 11:45:21 PM
Quote from: "DEE"
Ah so, Grasshopper... you come to right place. Send money order for $499 to DEE (yes, I more expensive than Farrington, but times be hard). You have fake degree next day.

Staff at Ridge Creek School / Hidden Lake Academy don't have phony degrees and receive professional training.
Title: Re: Staff members don't havbe phony degrees!
Post by: Wh??ter on July 05, 2011, 12:59:35 PM
Quote from: "rules"
Quote from: "DEE"
Ah so, Grasshopper... you come to right place. Send money order for $499 to DEE (yes, I more expensive than Farrington, but times be hard). You have fake degree next day.

Staff at Ridge Creek School / Hidden Lake Academy don't have phony degrees and receive professional training.

Thank you for making that clear, rules.  These people will say anything to get back at RCS because they were fired.



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Title: Re: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: jd261985 on July 14, 2012, 12:55:06 AM
I went to Hidden Lake Academy lol there is nothing phony about what any of these young men and women are saying. I for one had to report one staff member who told me he didnt like the kids there and that he was going to come back with an AK 47 and shoot up the place. He was drinking on the job, drunk at all hours of the day and no one noticed?? lol I had to report him to get the job done. Hidden Lake Academy therapists were masters of manipulation especially with telephone calls. Whenever a student said something that was negative about the school therapists would take control of the call and lie to the parents and then send the kids to do manual child labor on restrictions. We are talking about building roads, carrying trees, burning tires, talking care of jobs that most people hire professionals to do, but here are 14 year old kids doing grown up work! i witnessed more than a few suicide attempts. One ended up in a kid across the hall slitting a main artery and writing "I love God" etc all over the walls. I witnessed a staff assaulting a student, a sports coach kissing 15 year old girls (God I heard some stories, not sure what else he did) Staff members had sex with students, one of the cooks had given a student methamphetamine. Strip searches were regular. Young boys having to get naked, cuff our testicles and squal and cough while two grown men sand and stare. John Potts would smile when he did it to me. SO much abuse going on. I witnessed more than one student get sexually and physically tortured, humiliated and more. People were picked on on a regular basis by students and even staff would join in. Rob Hyde the restrictions coordinator made me do push ups in my own spit once! How degrading. The list goes on and on and on and on.
Title: Re: Staff Members with Phony Degrees?
Post by: jd261985 on July 14, 2012, 12:57:35 AM
Oh and since getting my act together in my own life I have majored in psychology with very good grades and have learned quite a bit about obtaining a degree, becoming a counselor, etc. None of the staff were qualified. None of the therapists were qualified. None. Believe me or dont believe me. Read what the ridge creek school wrote about closing day at Ridge Creek. They say that all the kids were almost in tears they were so sad and blah blah blah LIARS!!! All of them!! People were raped there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!