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Social Worker Censured, Registration Canceled for Misconduct

3/25/2026

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The Social Workers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal censured social worker Matkovich after finding she deliberately breached professional boundaries.
The tribunal found she supervised a man on electronically monitored bail and misrepresented her actions.
Investigators said she attempted to emotionally manipulate the man.
Investigators said she contacted the Department of Corrections claiming to run a "mental wellbeing course."
The tribunal canceled her registration and ordered payment of over $22,000 in costs.

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Story summary

The Social Workers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal censured social worker Matkovich after finding she deliberately breached professional boundaries.
The tribunal found she supervised a man on electronically monitored bail and misrepresented her actions.
Investigators said she attempted to emotionally manipulate the man.
Investigators said she contacted the Department of Corrections claiming to run a "mental wellbeing course."
The tribunal canceled her registration and ordered payment of over $22,000 in costs.