Practicing mental health professionals must be aware of the differences in the laws and regulation of other states and countries. A counselor must understand that he/she might be required to deliver mental health services by complying with laws applicable to both, counselor's practicing location and client's area of residence (American Counseling Association, 2014). Duty to warn, protect or treat is another issue related to inter-jurisdictional practice. Practitioners must be aware of the laws that require to take some action and report client's intention to harm an identifiable victim or group of victims. Furthermore, mental health professionals are advised to know contacts of local police, as well as the nearest hospitals and emergency rooms when delivering services to clients from the different location (Barnett & Kolmes,
Practicing mental health professionals must be aware of the differences in the laws and regulation of other states and countries. A counselor must understand that he/she might be required to deliver mental health services by complying with laws applicable to both, counselor's practicing location and client's area of residence (American Counseling Association, 2014). Duty to warn, protect or treat is another issue related to inter-jurisdictional practice. Practitioners must be aware of the laws that require to take some action and report client's intention to harm an identifiable victim or group of victims. Furthermore, mental health professionals are advised to know contacts of local police, as well as the nearest hospitals and emergency rooms when delivering services to clients from the different location (Barnett & Kolmes,