Documentation in counseling records
Subtitle: an overview of ethical, legal, and clinical issues
By: Robert Mitchell.
Contributors: American Counseling Association.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: American Counseling Association
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Alexandria, VA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 109
ISBN-13: 9781556202735
Subjects: Mental health counseling; Psychiatric social work; Medical records -- Law and legislation
Description: Fully revised in accordance with the 2005 ACA Code of Ethics, and with an expanded focus on ethical conduct and the importance of professional values, this incisive and helpful monograph offers practical guidelines on how to keep client records that are legally, clinically, and fiscally sound. Bob Mitchell provides basic information on how counselors can help protect themselves from lawsuits and allegations of unethical conduct, assist in court cases, speed third-party reimbursements, master electronic record keeping, and enhance the quality of care through effective communication. This edition contains new information on cultural sensitivity, online counseling, dual relationships, sexual relationships, and integrity. In addition, a new chapter on ethical considerations offers counselors a mini-workshop format for discussing ethical and procedural questions in the workplace. Frequently asked questions and a list of additional resources are also provided. Both novice and experienced counselors will find this book useful for risk management, including those in the mental health, developmental disability, substance abuse, psychosocial rehabilitation, school counseling, and criminal justice fields. --Publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Ethical behavior, values, and professional standards; title: A legal perspective; title: A fiscal perspective; title: A co-worker's perspective; title: A client's perspective; title: Online counseling and electronic records; title: Sexual relationships and dual relationships; title: Documenting high risk cases; title: Terminations.