Ch 5: Clients Rights and Counselor Responsibilities

Ch 5: Clients Rights and Counselor Responsibilities

1. Informed Consent

   • Understanding
     • Agreement
       • Competence
       • Ongoing Process

2. Record Keeping

   • Progress Notes
     • Process Notes
       • Separate from Record
     • Mandated by Law
       • Reimbursement
     • Accurate
       • Clear behavioral language
       • Relevent
         • Timely
         • Interventions
           • Client Response
             • treatment plan
               • Follow up

3. Online Counseling Ethics

   • Legal Issues
     • Portability of License
   • Risk Management
   • Pros and Cons

4. Ethical Issues and Minors

   • Parent right to information
     • Parental Consent
   • Informed consent
     • Confidentialtiy

5. Unethical Colleagues

   • Codes of Ethics

6. Malpractice

   • Liability
     • What is the standard of care?
   • Risk management
     • Are your deepest values driving your conduct?