Benton County agency affiliated counselor’s license suspended on alleged sexual misconduct
For immediate release: October 30, 2020 (20-207)
Contact: Sharon Moysiuk, Communications 360-549-6471
Benton County agency affiliated counselor’s license suspended on alleged sexual misconduct
OLYMPIA - The secretary of health immediately suspended the license of Benton County agency-affiliated counselor Arthur Warren de Victoria (CG.60710970) pending further legal action.
De Victoria is alleged to have committed sexual misconduct. Charges state that de Victoria allegedly made statements of a sexual nature to a patient, exposed himself, and engaged in sexual activity with the patient. De Victoria was charged with one count of second-degree rape, a class A felony, in Benton County Superior Court.
De Victoria cannot practice as an agency-affiliated counselor in Washington until the charges are resolved. He has 20 days to respond to the charges and to ask for a hearing.
The legal documents on this case can be seen online by clicking the link on Provider Credential Search on the Department of Health website; copies can be requested by calling 360-236-4700. Anyone who believes a health care provider acted unprofessionally is encouraged to call this number and report their complaint.
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