Utah suspends counselor Joanie Lynn Jones on drug-related matter

June 11, 2012

On November 23, 2011, the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (“Division”) suspended associate professional counselor Joanie Lynn Jones for a period of at least three months.

According to the Division newsletter, Jones violated the conditions of a July 2010 probationary order against her license when she engaged in conduct, including the use of intoxicants, drugs, narcotics or similar chemicals, to the extent that the conduct might reasonably be considered to impair her ability to safely practice.

Source: Entry on Joanie Lynn Jones, as found in the Stat of Utah Department of Commerce Division of Occupation and Professional Licensing Newsletter, December 1, 2011.

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