Former Maple Leaf psychologist denies harassment claims

A psychologist who was recently fired by the state is denying allegations contained in charges brought against him by the Office of Professional Regulation.
Investigators for OPR allege that Dr. Charles Simonds created a hostile environment at his previous workplace through a pattern of intimidation, verbal abuse and sexual harassment.
Simonds was the clinical director for Maple Leaf Treatment Associates Inc., from May 2016 until the company closed unexpectedly in February, leaving state officia