Client Relationships
When a licensee engages in a relationship with a client outside of the professional relationship, it is referred to this.
A Dual Relationship
How many hours of Continuing Education are required for an LPC every two years?
24 Hours
How long does a Social Worker applicant have to complete the 3000 hours of experience and 100 hours of supervision towards the LCSW recognition?
A minimum of 24 months and maximum of 48 months.
Rather than a copy of his or her Associate’s wall certificate, what must an LPC Supervisor keep for each Associate?
A copy of the online license verification.
How long must accurate records be kept for a minor client of any licensee?
5 years past the age of 18, or 7 years, whichever is longer
An LPC or SW shall not enter into a non-professional relationship with what 3 types of people?
1) family members of the client
2) any person with a personal relationship with a client
3) any person with a professional relationship with a client
How many hours of Cultural Diversity CE are required for LPC each renewal term?
6 Hours
On what three things shall a SW base his or her services to a client?
1) assessment
2) diagnosis
3) evaluation of the client
An LPC Associate has how much time to complete the experience requirements after passing the exam for licensure?
60 Months or 5 Years
An LPC shall keep accurate records of these 6 items for each client.
1)Intake Assessment
2)Dates of Counseling Treatment
3)Treatment Intervention/Methods
4)Progress Notes
5)Treatment Plan
6)Billing Information
According to the LPC rules, when can a non-therapeutic relationship begin between a licensee and a former client?
2 years after termination of the counseling relationship.
How many CE hours must a SW complete before each renewal period?
30 Hours
What shall an SW do upon termination of a client if counseling is still necessary?
Facilitate the transfer to appropriate care by providing 3 sources of service.
What is the minimum amount of time allowed for an LPC Associate to complete the experienced hours?
18 Months
Before commencement of services to a minor client, what documentation should all licensees obtain and keep?
1) An appropriate consent form signed by the parent/guardian
2) If applicable, the relevant portions of any court order, divorce decree, power of attorney, or letters of guardianship authorizing the individual to provide substitute consent
According to SW rules, how much time must pass after the end of the counseling relationship before an SW may have sexual contact with a client?
A SW may never consider a sexual relationship with a previous client.
How many hours of supervision CE's is an LPC Supervisor required to have each renewal period?
6 hours, which counts towards the minimum 24
If an SW learns of a misleading or exaggerated claim, what should be done?
Take reasonable steps to correct claims, prevent their reoccurrence, and report the incident to the Council.
An LPC Associate must receive at least how many hours of supervision each month?
4 Hours
An LPC must obtain, review and maintain what prior to the commencement of counseling services to a minor client who is named in a custody agreement or court order.
The custody agreement and any applicable part of the divorce decree.
An LPC or SW shall not provide services to these 4 types of people.
1)family members
2)personal friends
3)educational associates
4)business associates
Who is considered to be an approved continuing education provider?
Anyone who has necessary experience and knowledge in the topic.
As of January 2024, at least 50% of all CEs must be taken by an agency, organization, hospital or supervisor (LPC-S, LCSW-S, LMFT-S).
What 5 things shall be known in writing to a prospective client of an SW as the important aspects of the professional relationship?
1) Office procedures
2) after-hours coverage
3) Services provided
4) fees
5) And arrangements for payment
Who has full professional responsibility for the LPC Associate?
Both the associate and supervisor bear responsibility (changed in 2022).
The supervisor is now liable for disciplinary action for professional violations by the associate only if the supervisor knew about the violation or was negligent.
For what three circumstances must all licensees have a plan established for the custody and control of all mental health records?
1) death
2) incapacity
3) termination of professional services