● Abuse of the therapeutic relationship; ● Client autonomy in decision-making; ● Relationship beneficial to the client; ● Referrals; ● Non-abandonment; ● Written consent to record; and ● Relationships with third parties.
of students and supervisees. This standard includes information on the following areas: ● Therapists respect the dignity and protect research participants, are aware of applicable laws, regulations, and standards of research; ● Institutional approval; ● Informed consent to research; ● Right to decline or withdraw participation; ● Confidentiality of research data; ● Publication; ● Authorship of student work; ● Plagiarism; and ● Accuracy in publication. Standard VI. Technology-Assisted Professional Services. This standard addresses basic ethical requirements of offering therapy, supervision, and related professional ● Clients and supervisees must be made aware of the risks and responsibilities associated with technology-assisted services; ● Confidentiality and professional responsibilities; ● Technology and documentation; Standard VII. Professional Evaluations. Marriage and family therapists aspire to the highest of standards in providing testimony in various contexts within the legal system. ● Location of services and practice; and ● Training and use of current technology. services using electronic means. ● Technology assisted services; ● Consent to treat or supervise; ● Performance of forensic services; ● Testimony in legal proceedings; ● Competence; ● Informed consent; ● Avoiding conflicts and dual roles; ● Separation of custody evaluation from therapy; Standard VIII. Financial Arrangements. Marriage and family therapists make financial arrangements with clients, third-party payers, and supervisees that are reasonably understandable and conform to accepted professional practices. ● Financial integrity; ● Disclosure of financial policies; ● Notice of payment recovery procedures; ● Truthful representation of services; ● Bartering; ● Withholding records for non-payment. Standard IX. Advertising. Marriage and family therapists engage in appropriate informational activities, including those that enable the public, referral sources, or others to choose professional services on an informed basis. ● Accurate professional representation; ● Promotional materials; ● Professional affiliations and identification; ● Educational credentials; ● Employee or supervisee qualifications; ● Specialization; and ● Correction of misinformation. All practitioners must study the entire code, which is available online on the AAMFT website: https://www.aamft. org/iMIS15/AAMFT/Content/Legal_Ethics/code_of_ethics. aspx. ● Professional opinions; ● Changes in service; and ● Familiarity with rules.
Standard II. Confidentiality. Marriage and family therapists have unique confidentiality concerns because the client in a therapeutic relationship may be more than one person. Therapists respect and guard the confidences of each individual client. This standard defines the following components: ● Disclosing limits of confidentiality; ● Written authorization to release client information; ● Client access to records; ● Confidentiality in non-clinical activities; ● Protection of records; ● Preparation for practice changes; and ● Confidentiality in consultations. Standard III. Professional Competency and Integrity. Marriage and family therapists maintain high standards of professional competence and integrity. ● Maintenance of competency; ● Knowledge of regulatory standards;
● Seeking assistance; ● Conflicts of interest; ● Maintenance of records; ● Development of new skills;
● Harassment; ● Exploitation; ● Gifts;
● Scope of competence; ● Public statements; and ● Professional misconduct.
Therapists may be in violation of this Code and subject to termination of membership or other action if they are: a. Convicted of a felony; b. Convicted of a misdemeanor related to their qualifications or functions; c. Engaged in conduct leading to conviction of a felony, or misdemeanor related to their qualifications or functions; d. Expelled or disciplined by other professional organizations; e. Disciplined by regulatory bodies or have their licenses or certificates suspended or revoked; f. Practicing marriage and family therapy while no longer competent due to physical or mental impairment, abuse of alcohol or other substances; g. Not cooperating with the association throughout proceedings regarding a complaint. Standard IV. Responsibility to Students and Supervisees. Marriage and family therapists do not exploit the trust and dependency of students and supervisees. ● Exploitation; ● Therapy with students or supervisees; ● Sexual intimacy with students or supervisees is prohibited; ● Oversight of supervisee competence and professionalism; ● Confidentiality with supervisees; and ● Payment for supervision. Standard V. Research and Publication. Marriage and family therapists do not exploit the trust and dependency
EliteLearning.com/Counselor
Book Code: PCUS1525
Page 20
Powered by FlippingBook