Social worker and psychologist are charged with patient-relationship violations

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 377

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Two behavioral health professionals from Iowa are currently facing disciplinary charges related to their relationships with patients.

The first of the two cases involves Chad M. Elbandagji of Cedar Falls, who does business as Chad Mohammad. The Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals has charged Elbandagji, an independent social worker, with violating the regulations of his profession.

Those alleged violations include engaging in sexual activities or sexual contact with a client’s or former client’s relative …

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