Ethics
Ethics: Definition Moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior. The moral correctness of specified conduct.
Ethics Joke Client’s mom said “kiss me”
Ethics Primer Set clear & consistent boundaries Awareness of transference & counter transference Enabling vs. Empowering Gifts (cookies, tickets, artwork) Dual-Relationships Sports teams, church, employing them, hairstylist
Ethics Primer Be careful with Self-disclosure Belief in the process, rather than in successes and failures Importance of self-care (therapy, meetings, exercise, eating, time off, etc…) Importance of self determination
Ethics Primer Documentation Consultation Termination
Ethics: Top 10 Violations Boundary violation Dual relationship Relationship with client’s family, friends, lover’s, ex’s Sexual Boundary violation
Ethics: Top 10 Violations Violation of Confidentiality
Ethics: Top 10 Violations Mandatory reporting
Ethics: Top 10 Violations Practice on lapsed license
Ethics: Top 10 Violations Professional disclosure statement Place(s) of work Licensese & certifications Scope of practice Education State Licensing Board Contact Info
Ethics: Top 10 Violations Misrepresentation of credentials
Ethics: Top 10 Violations Fraudulent or Inappropriate Billing
Ethics: Top 10 Violations Fraudulent Documentation
Ethics: Top 10 Violations Impaired Professional
Ethics: Top 10 Violations Failure to release records
Penalties Ethics Training Counseling Fine Censure Suspension of license Misdemeanor Charges Revocation of license Felony Charges