LPCC Law and ethics Flashcards
Regardless of education and training, LPCC’s are NOT allowed to…
Regardless of education and training, LPCC’s are NOT allowed to
o Projective techniques in personality assessment
o Individually administered IQ tests
o Neuropsychological testing
o Using a battery of 3+ tests to determine: psychosis, dementia, amnesia, cognitive impair, criminal behavior
Acceptable abbreviations on advertisements include
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
or/
registered associate PCC
*(‘APCC¬’– only used if full title included)
Licensed Prof Clinical Counselor or/ LPCC
In regards to social media, it is unethical to:
In regards to social media, it is unethical to:
- search or view CT’s social media (unless given permission)
- “friend” CT’s (or teachers ‘friending’ students)
AKA establish virtual relationship - NOT create a separate personal and professional account
- share confidential info
To provide teletherapy to a CT in state, legally the TH must:
To provide teletherapy to a CT in state, legally the TH must:
hold current & valid license
Legally, prior to starting teletherapy, TH must:
Legally, prior to starting teletherapy, TH must
(1) Obtain informed consent from CT
(2) Inform potential risks and limitations of telehealth TX
(3) Provide CT with license # and type
(4) Document efforts to ascertain the contact info of relevant resources + emergency services, in CTs area.
Legally, prior to the start of each teletherapy session, TH must:
Legally, prior to the start of each teletherapy session, TH must:
(1) Verbally obtain & document CT full name + address of present location
(2) Assess CT appropriateness for telehealth (including consideration of CT’s psychosocial situation)
(3) Utilize industry best practices for telehealth to ensure CT confidentiality and security of communication
Legally, to use teletherapy with a CT residing out of state only if:
Legally, to use teletherapy with a CT residing out of state only if:
A CA licensee or registrant meets the requirements in that jurisdiction,
AND
telehealth is allowed by that jurisdiction.
Ethically, Telehealth and TH website (advertisement), must include:
Ethically, Telehealth and TH website (advertisement), must include:
- electronic links to licensure and professional certification boards
- Website = Accessible for disabled Ct’s + translation services
Ethically, informed consent for electronic storage of CT records should include:
Ethically, informed consent for electronic storage of CT records should include:
how records are maintained (security + length of storage time)
Ethically, bartering is acceptable only if:
Ethically, bartering is acceptable only if:
- no exploitation or harm
- CT requested
- arrangement accepted by professionals in community
*consider cultural implications, discuss relevant concerns, & document in clear written contract
Ethically, when determining to accept GIFTS, TH must consider:
Ethically, when determining to accept GIFTS, TH must consider:
- therapeutic relationship
- monetary value of gift
- CT’s motivation
- TH motivation for wanting to accept or decline
Ethically, when working with groups:
Ethically, when working with groups:
- screen & select prospective CT’s who:
have similar needs + goals
won’t impede group process
won’t be harmed by group experience - protect CT’s from trauma (physical, emotional or psychological)
It is unethical for TH working in an organization to self-refer (refer CT’s to private practice), unless…
It is unethical for TH working in an organization to self-refer (refer CT’s to private practice), unless…
organization’s policies make explicit provisions for self-referrals
(if allowed, inform CT’s of other available options)
It is unethical to split fees, or…
It is unethical to split fees, or…
give or receive payment, discounts, or any compensation for referrals
It is unethical to refer prospective or current clients due to,
It is unethical to refer prospective or current clients due to:
TH personal values, beliefs & behaviors
seek training when = risk of imposing values, TH values inconsistent w/CT goals or are discriminatory