What is required of a licensee who has voluntarily surrendered their license in lieu of discipline?

When a licensee voluntarily surrenders their license in lieu of discipline, they are required to notify the Board and their current clients in writing. This requirement serves several important purposes. First, it ensures transparency and maintains ethical standards within the profession. By informing the Board, the licensee acknowledges their status and helps to facilitate any administrative processes related to their surrender. Additionally, notifying current clients protects them from any disruptions in their care or services, allowing them to seek alternative providers if necessary. This written notification helps uphold the integrity of the professional relationship and reinforces the ethical obligation to communicate openly with clients about significant changes in their psychologist's status.

The other options, such as staying anonymous, seeking reinstatement immediately, or applying for a different license, do not align with the mandatory protocols that govern the actions of a licensee after voluntarily surrendering their license. These actions could create further complications rather than address the necessary steps for handling the implications of the license surrender.