Conclusion: OIG concluded that based on the testimony of Ms. Dominguez, meetings were considered mandatory and overtime required preapproval for this Addiction Therapist. OIG established coding training occurred via On-the-Job Training (OJT) and from Health Information Management (HIM). Discussion: OIG inquired about the role and number of years working as psychologists. Ms. Natasha Dominguez stated she is not a psychologist, but Addiction Therapists and has worked with the VA Temple Medical Center for 6 or 7 years.
Dominguez explained the difference between psychologists and Addiction Therapists by noting one being licensed and the other being unlicensed. Ms. Dominquez initially reported using On-the-Job Training (OJT) but later
Dominguez explained the difference between psychologists and Addiction Therapists by noting one being licensed and the other being unlicensed. Ms. Dominquez initially reported using On-the-Job Training (OJT) but later