LibGuides: MFT-6201 v3: California Law and Professional Ethics: Week 6 Resources

Week 6 Resources

Ethical and Legal Issues

Corey, G., Corey, M. S., & Corey, C. (2019). Ethical and legal issues. In Issues and ethics in the helping professions (pp. 204-253). Cengage Learning.

Chapter 6 provides the foundation for an exploration of legal issues.

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. 265-282).

Read the sections on Clients Who Are a Danger to Self or Others, Child and Elder Abuse, and Laws Regulating the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy, Volume 2.2, pages 265-282. This is a resource you will use throughout the course. These sections apply directly to this week’s topics.

Read the section on (CA AATBS) Section “Managing Crisis Situations” Pages 8-29 in this section (or pages 126-148 in Redshelf).

Read the section on (CA AATBS) In Section “Managing Legal and Ethical Obligations within the Therapeutic Relationship” Pages 29-45 (or pages 264-281 in Redshelf).

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

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.

Basic HIPAA Training
Northcentral University. (n.d.). Basic HIPAA training. [PowerPoint slides].
This PowerPoint provides important information about HIPAA and what you need to know to remain compliant with regulations.

HIPAA Resources
AAAMFT (n.d.). HIPAA resources.
This page on AAMFT’s website provides many links with important information about HIPAA regualtions. Refer to this website as needed.
Tracing the Evolution of the Tarasoff Duty in California
Swerdlow, B. A. (2018). Tracing the evolution of the Tarasoff duty in California. Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 45(2), 25–38.
This article explores changes in laws and policies since the Tarasoff duty-to-protect law passed in 1974.
Psychotherapy and the Law
Frankel, S., & Mitchell, C. (2012, July/August). Psychotherapy and the law: Two practical perspectives. Psychotherapy Networker.
This article discusses risk management, confidentiality, and the duty to report and warn.
Listening to Suicidal Clients: How to Get Beyond Our Fears
Howes, R. (2020, May/June). Listening to suicidal clients: How to get beyond our fears. Psychotherapy Networker.
This article explores working ethically with clients thinking about suicide.
Child Abuse Identification & Reporting Guidelines
California Department of Education. (n.d.) Child abuse identification & reporting guidelines.
This resource discusses identifying child abuse and our obligations as mandated reporters. Review this resource as needed.
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Department of Social Services. (2021). Adult Protective Services (APS)
This resource describe types of elder abuse, warning signs, and our responsibilites as mandated reporters. Review this resource as needed.
Initiating Court-Ordered Assisted Treatment
Treatment Advocay Center. (2011, June). Initiating Court-Ordered Assisted Treatment.
This resource provides state-by-state information regarding initiating court-ordered assisted treatment. See pages 2-4 for information about California. Keep this resource for future reference.
Responding to Subpoenas
Read the first blog about subpoenas. This post describes the steps to take if you receive a subpoena. Other posts may be of interest but are not required reading.