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Telehealth regulations |
Therapist must be licensed in the state of Cali and patient resides in Cali; ok if patient is out of state temporarily
Can provide 30 days of therapy per calendar year only if therapist is in California. Or else not permissible |
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Providing consent for a minor |
Foster parents cannot give consent on behalf of minors for treatment Only parent with LEGAL custody can onset, physical custody cannot |
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Child abuse reporting |
Any suspicion report ASAP, with written report following within 36 hours Not required to report if MUTUAL affray between minors Beyond professional capacity, reporting is optional Failure to report results in 1,000 fine and/or 6 months jail |
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Patient requests summary of records |
Must submit COPY of records within 15 days from time of written request Must submit SUMMARY within 10 working days from time of written request If super long, then must notify patient and submit within 30 days 1k fine every day past request day |
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Out of state licensed psychologists wanting to treat in Cali |
Can provide up to 30 days max within one calendar year
Or 180 days at the time of submitting an application OR start of their residence, whichever one is first |
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Seeing multiple family members for individual therapy |
Constitutes as multiple relationships, should refer out |
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Advertising professional services |
As long as it does “not promote excessive or unnecessary use of services and no fraudulent statements are made” |
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Probation |
Must inform all current and potential clients of status and shall be signed |
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Disclosing student history of mental health and family relationships |
When requirement is clearly identified in admissions and program materials OR if personal problems prevent training/professional activity |
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5250 |
Additional 14 day hold Entitled to hearing within first 4 days |
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Max involuntary hold for grave disability |
47 days total 3 days - 5150 14 days - 5250 30 days - 5270.15 |
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5260 |
Additional 14 day hold following 5250 if patient remains at risk of suicide |
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5300 |
Additional hold if patient remains homicidal after 14 day hold (5250) |
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5270 |
Additional hold for grave disability after 5250 |
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Elder abuse reporting |
Home - police or APS care facility - police or ombudsman State hospital - state department of mental health or police
Report must be submitted within 2 working days |
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Subpoena |
Assert privilege -> ask attorney to be released/consult own attorney -> show up in court |
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Treating a minor less than 12 years old in outpatient without parental consent |
You can’t |
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Failure to comply with the board of psychology’s disciplinary action (e.g., refusing a mental health evaluation) can result in: |
Suspension/license revocation |
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When releasing patient records to third parties after obtaining informed consent |
Should only release the minimum necessary to answer reason for release |
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Tarasoff |
Does not apply to property damage… |
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Therapy as part of EAP |
Can only disclose attendance if employee has undergone disciplinary action |
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Court ordered therapy vs. evaluation |
Has right to confidentiality if therapy (because client hires psychologist), but not for evaluation (because client is the court) |
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Providing therapy for someone who’s already receiving therapy |
“Discuss issues with client to minimize confusion/conflict, consult with other provider when appropriate, and proceed with caution and sensitivity to therapeutic issues” |
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Psychologist and board certified psychiatrists are allowed to supervise up to x psych assistants |
3 each |
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Request to inspect records |
Must comply within 5 working days after receiving written authorization |
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FBI compliance |
Must comply and can’t tell the patient |
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Disclosing information during case consultation with colleague |
Disclose minimum necessary, unless you obtain consent from patient or guardian |
