A family therapist sent false bills to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for services she never provided, the Cook County State’s Attorney's office said today.
Priscilla Davis, 39, of Dolton was arrested Thursday morning and charged with theft of government property and attempted theft of government property. If convicted, Davis faces a maximum prison sentence of 7 years, according to the office.
Davis worked at Ascend Inc. as a therapist providing counseling services in adoption and guardianship relationships, and billed DCFS for services to a young girl from March of 2008 until June the following year, prosecutors said.
Investigators said Davis continued billing DCFS for another year even though she was no longer providing services, and eventually asked for a total of $9,373 for sessions that never occurred.
Bail was set at $90,000 for Davis this afternoon before cook County Circuit Court Judge Peggy Chiampas, and her case was continued to Aug. 18, according to the state's attorney's office.
# as posted Chicago Tribune July 28, 2011
This is sad. Convenience is something to consider more than personality when looking for a therapist. Although you of course want a therapist who is at ease to talk to and friendly, you should also take into consideration how many patients he or she sees, because this will determine the amount of time available to be spent on you. Also look at the location from his or her office to your home and consider a therapist who is willing to meet your specific needs.
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