Clarify roles to avoid confusion of qualifications

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Ethics, 2C, T46. Clarify roles when acting in a professional capacity other than licensed clinical social worker to avoid confusion and/or inaccurate representation of qualifications.

K109. Knowledge of the ethical responsibility to clarify roles when acting in a professional capacity other than licensed clinical social worker.

K110. Knowledge of ethical guidelines regarding engaging in conflicting and/or dual roles.

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Maintain client records by adhering to ethical guidelines

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Ethics, 2C, T45. Maintain client records by adhering to ethical guidelines to document services and/or protect client’s confidentiality.

K105. Knowledge of ethical guidelines regarding the documentation of therapeutic services consistent with sound clinical practice.

K106. Knowledge of methods for providing reasonable protection of the confidentiality of client records.

K107. Knowledge of ethical guidelines for releasing client records upon request.

K108. Knowledge of methods to assist client understand/interpret information contained in therapeutic records.

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Advertise services by adhering to ethical guidelines

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Ethics, 2C, T44. Advertise services by adhering to ethical guidelines regarding the use of accurate representations and information to promote services and/or expand practice.

K102. Knowledge of ethical guidelines regarding the use of accurate representation of qualifications and credentials in advertisements and/or solicitation of clients.

K103. Knowledge of ethical guidelines pertaining to the solicitation of testimonials or statements from clients or others.

K104. Knowledge of ethical guidelines regarding the recruitment of clients through employment and/or professional associations.

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Terminate therapeutic services when no longer benefitting

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Ethics, 2B, T43. Terminate therapeutic services when no longer required or no longer benefits the client.

K98. Knowledge of factors and/or conditions that indicate client is ready for termination of therapeutic services.

K99. Knowledge of factors and/or conditions that indicate client is not benefitting from treatment.

K100. Knowledge of methods for managing the termination process.

K101. Knowledge of methods to prevent client abandonment and/or client neglect.

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Maintain practice procedures in event therapeutic services stopped

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Ethics, 2B, T42.  Maintain practice procedures that provide for consistent care in the event therapeutic services must be interrupted or discontinued.

K95. Knowledge of ethical considerations and conditions for interrupting or terminating therapeutic services.

K96. Knowledge of referrals/resources to provide consistent care in the event therapeutic services must be interrupted or discontinued.

K97. Knowledge of methods to facilitate transfer when referrals to other professionals are made.

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Advocate to address barriers and increase access for clients

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Ethics, 2B, T41. Advocate with and/or on behalf of the client by addressing barriers and/or increasing access to assist client in receiving services.

K91. Knowledge of methods for evaluating client’s capacity to advocate on own behalf.

K92. Knowledge of ethical standards pertaining to interacting with third-party payers.

K93. Knowledge of ethical standards pertaining to interacting with other service delivery systems.

K94. Knowledge of methods for enhancing client’s ability to meet own needs.

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Provide services that promote client wellbeing

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Ethics, 2B, T40.  Contribute to multidisciplinary team by collaborating with colleagues/other professionals to provide services that promote the wellbeing of the client.

K43. Knowledge of ethical standards regarding the protection of client rights when engaging in consultation/collaboration with other professionals.

K89. Knowledge of methods for establishing collaborative professional relationships to improve the welfare of the client.

K90. Knowledge of ethical standards for participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

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Provide treatment that respects client dignity

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Ethics, 2B, T39. Provide treatment that respects the client’s inherent dignity and right to self-determination.

K86. Knowledge of the collaborative role between therapist and client in the therapeutic process.

K87. Knowledge of the client’s right to make decisions regarding therapeutic services.

K88. Knowledge of methods to assist client to make decisions and clarify goals.

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