Legal Standards for Professional Practice

Requirement to provide notice to psychotherapy clients

There was an addendum to the Business and Professions Code, beginning July 1, 2020. California law (Business and Professions Code Sections 4980.01 [MFT], 4996.14 [LPCC], 4996.15 [LCSW] This requires all mental health counselors, whether licensed or unlicensed, to provide a … Continue reading

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Payment or acceptance of money for referrals

Post in progress. Law, 1C, T23.  Comply with laws pertaining to the payment or acceptance of money or other consideration for referral of services. K40.  Knowledge of legal requirements regarding payment or acceptance of money or other considerations for referral … Continue reading

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Advertisement of services and professional qualifications

Post in progress. Law, 1C, T22.  Comply with laws regarding advertisement of services and professional qualifications. K39.  Knowledge of laws regarding advertisement and dissemination of information of professional qualifications, education, and professional affiliations.  

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Treatment when interacting with 3rd party payers

Post in progress. Law, 1C, T21. Comply with legal regulations regarding providing treatment when interacting with third-party payers. K37. Knowledge of law and regulations regarding third-party reimbursement. K38. Knowledge of party laws regarding the provision of mental health services.  

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Fee structure prior to service

Post in progress. Law, 1C, T20. Disclose fee structure prior to initiating therapeutic services. K36. Knowledge of laws regarding disclosures required prior to initiating therapeutic services.  

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Professional conduct for licensed practitioners

Post in progress. Law, 1C, T19. K35. Knowledge of laws that define professional conduct for licensed practitioners.  

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Legal parameters regarding scope of practice

Post in progress. Law, 1C, T18. Comply with legal parameters regarding scope of practice. K34. Knowledge of laws that define the scope of clinical practice.  

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Laws regarding sexual contact conduct and relations

Post in progress Law, 1C, T17.  Comply with laws regarding sexual contact, conduct, and relations between therapist and client to prevent harm to the client and/or the therapeutic relationship. K32. Knowledge of laws regarding sexual conduct between therapist and client. … Continue reading

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