Michael Grand

The College of Psychologists of Ontario brought professional misconduct allegations against a member, including sexual abuse, abuse, and sexual harassment of a patient.

The member pled no contest and an Agreed Statement of Uncontested Facts was filed.

The Discipline Committee found that the member engaged in professional misconduct by kissing, inappropriately touching, and consuming alcohol with a patient, as well as engaging in overly personal communications.

The Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, an indefinite suspension until the member provides an undertaking to resign and never reapply, and costs.

The College of Psychologists of Ontario brought professional misconduct allegations against Dr. Augustine Meier.

The member admitted to failing to maintain professional standards, providing services not likely to benefit a client, and disclosing client information without consent.

Specifically, the member provided custody and access recommendations despite acknowledging a conflict of interest, and disclosed personal health information without consent.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a 12-month coaching program, and $3,500 in costs.

The member faced allegations of professional misconduct for failing to adequately supervise an unregistered psychotherapist and failing to maintain proper clinical and billing records.

The member admitted to the allegations via an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct and accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand and a 12-month individualized coaching program at the member's expense.