Legal Standards for Professional Practice

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 →

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 →

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.  

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.  

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.  

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

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.  

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 →