LibGuides: MFT-6201 v3: California Law and Professional Ethics: Week 5 Resources

Week 5 Resources

Client Rights and Counselor Responsibilities

Corey, G., Corey, M. S., & Corey, C. (2019). Client rights and counselor responsibilities. Issues and ethics in the helping professions (pp. 148-203). Cengage Learning.

Chapter 5 provides the foundation for an exploration of client rights and therapist responsibilities.

Access your Redshelf book in the Getting Started module of the course or click on Bookshelf in the top navigation bar of the course.

Marriage and Family Therapy CA Clinical Licensing Exam Prep

Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences (AATBS). (2018). Marriage and family therapy CA clinical licensing exam prep, Volume 2.2 (pp. 241-264).

Read the Table of contents, Introduction, and Competence, Volume 2.2, pages 241-264. This is a resource you will use throughout the course. These sections apply directly to this week's topics.

Read (CA AATBS) In Section “Managing Legal and Ethical Obligations within the Therapeutic Relationship” Pages 14-28 (or pages 249-263).

AAMFT Code of Ethics
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. (2015). AAMFT code of ethics.
The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) is the national association for marriage and family therapists (MFTs). This code of ethics is the national guide to our ethics as MFTs. Refer to this resource as needed.

User’s Guide to the 2015 AAMFT Code of Ethics

Caldwell, B. E. (2015). User’s guide to the 2015 AAMFT code of ethics. American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.

This book takes each AAMFT ethical standard and provides a case example and commentary regarding the application of the standard to the case. This will help you develop critical thinking and skills in applying the code of ethics to actual situations. Refer to this resource as needed.

CAMFT Code of Ethics
California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). (2019, December). CAMFT code of ethics.
The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) is the state association for MFTs. This code of ethics is the state guide to our ethics as MFTs. This document is aligned with the AAMFT Code of Ethics but does have some differences and more specificity. Refer to this resource as needed.

Statutes and Regulations Relating to the Practice of Professional Clinical Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work
Board of Behavioral Sciences. (2021, January). Statutes and regulations relating to the practice of professional clinical counseling, marriage and family therapy, clinical social work (pp. 15-63).
Familiarize yourself with this resource, use it as needed, and keep it for further reference.
SOAP Note Writing Tips for Mental Health Counselors
LeStourgeon, J. (2015, March 8). SOAP note writing tips for mental health counselors. [Video] YouTube.
This 6-minute Youtube video provides helpful information regarding SOAP notes.
Billing for Couples and Family Therapy
Griswold, B. (2020, September 8). Billing for couples and family therapy. Navigating the Insurance Maze.
This article explores issues related to billing insurance for couple and family therapy.
Don’t Let “Risk Management” Undermine Your Professional Approach
Zur, O. (2007, July/August). Don’t let “risk management” undermine your professional approach. Psychotherapy Networker.
This resource discusses how to avoid malpractice suits without living in a state of fear and having that fear affect our clinical judgment.
For Therapists: The Pros and Cons of Accepting Insurance
GoodTherapy. (2019, October 1). For therapists: The pros and cons of accepting insurance.
This resource explores the pros and cons of accepting insurance.