Social worker Jeffrey L. Miller suspended for letter to patient

February 1, 2012

On December 12, 2011, the Wisconsin Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board suspended clinical social worker Jeffrey L. Miller for two months for unprofessional conduct.

Miller, who at the time of this disciplinary action was employed by Herrington Recovery Center at Rogers Memorial Hospital, provided treatment to “Ms. D.S.,” a patient of Herrington.

On November 7, 2010, Miller wrote a romantic letter to D.S., in anticipation of her discharge from Herrington on November 12. He gave her the letter on November 12, 2010. Miller was additionally fined $250.

Source: Final Decision and Order in the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceedings Against Jeffrey L. Miller, Order #0001275, Case #10 SOC 078, Wisconsin Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board.