Paul Garth, MSW, ACSW

Post in progress.

Ethics, 2B, T38. Manage diversity factors in the therapeutic relationship by applying and/or getting knowledge and awareness necessary to provide services sensitive to client needs.

K82. Knowledge of diversity factors that potentially impact the therapeutic process.

K83. Knowledge of ethical standards regarding nondiscrimination.

K84. Knowledge of ethical standards for providing therapeutic services congruent with client diversity.

K85. Knowledge of methods to gain knowledge, awareness, sensitivity, and skills necessary for working with clients from diverse populations.

Post in progress.

Ethics, 2B, T37. Manage the impact of legal and ethical obligations that arise during the therapeutic process to protect the client/therapist relationship.

K79. Knowledge of the impact of legal and ethical obligations on the therapeutic relationship.

K80. Knowledge of methods for protecting the best interest of the client in situations where legal and ethical obligations conflict.

K81. Knowledge of methods for protecting the best interest of the client in situations where agency and ethical obligations conflict.

Post in progress

Ethics, 2B, T36.  Manage the impact of safety and/or crisis situations by evaluating risk factors to protect the client/others.

K76. Knowledge of methods for assessing level of potential danger or harm to client or others.

K77. Knowledge of ethical obligations regarding the management of safety needs.

K78. Knowledge of methods and procedures for managing safety needs.

Post in progress.

Ethics, 2B, T35. Manage the impact of confidentiality/limits of confidentiality on the therapeutic relationship by discussing with the client issues/implications that arise during the therapeutic process.

K74. Knowledge of ethical standards regarding the management of confidentiality issues that arise in the therapeutic process.

K75. Knowledge of methods for managing the impact of confidentiality issues on the therapeutic relationship.

Post in progress.

Ethics, 2B, T34.   Address confidentiality and/or therapeutic issues associated with therapist’s role, treatment modality, and involvement of third parties to protect the client’s rights and/or the therapeutic relationship.

K69. Knowledge of methods for identifying the “client” and the nature of relationships when providing therapeutic services to more than one person.

K70. Knowledge of the impact of client unit, therapeutic modality, and involvement of multiple systems on confidentiality.

K71. Knowledge of the factors that impact the therapeutic relationship.

K72. Knowledge of methods for managing confidentiality and privacy issues when providing concurrent therapy.

K73. Knowledge of methods for managing confidentiality and privacy issues when treatment involves multiple systems or third parties.

Post in progress

Ethics, 2B, T33.  Evaluate for current relationships with other service providers to determine impact of entering into a relationship with a new service provider.

K66. Knowledge of the effects of concurrent mental health treatments on the provision of therapeutic services.

K67.  Knowledge of methods for establishing collaborative professional relationships to improve the welfare of the client.

K68. Knowledge of ethical standards regarding the protection of client rights when engaging in consultations/collaboration with other professionals.

Post in progress

Ethics, 2B, T32.  Obtain informed consent by providing client with information regarding the therapist and the treatment process to facilitate client’s ability to make decisions.

K60. Knowledge of the ethical responsibility to provide client with information regarding the therapeutic process.

K61. Knowledge of disclosures that facilitate client’s ability to make informed decisions regarding treatment.

K62. Knowledge of client’s right to self-determination in making decisions regarding therapeutic services received.

K63. Knowledge of methods for communicating information pertaining to informed consent in a manner consistent with developmental and cultural factors.

K64. Knowledge of the right and responsibility of legal guardian/representative to make decisions on behalf of clients unable to make informed decisions.

K65. Knowledge of methods for protecting client’s welfare when client is unable to provide voluntary consent.