Other state specific laws and regulations

· Other State Specific Laws and Regulations

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· Books and Resources for this Week

· Decoding the ethics code: A practical guide for psychologists

External Learning Tool

 

· Drum, K. B., & Littleton, H. L. (2014). Therapeutic boundaries in telepsychology: Unique issues and best practice recommendations. Professional ...

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· Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology. (2013). American Psychologist, 68(9), 791-800. doi:10.1037/a0035001

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· Harris, S. E., & Robinson Kurpius, S. E. (2014). Social networking and professional ethics: Client searches, informed consent, and disclosure ...

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· American Psychological Association. (1990, August). Guidelines for providers of psychological services to ethnic, linguistic, and culturally ...

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· American Psychological Association. (2010). APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct with the 2010 Amendments, Washington, D.C.

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· DeAngelis, T. (2012). Practicing distance therapy, legally and ethically. Monitor on Psychology, 43(3) [online].

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· Academic Integrity Checklist - Best Practices

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· Week 3 - Assignment: Examine Specific Laws for Licensed Mental Health Professionals

Assignment

 

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 Due July 11 at 11:59 PM

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Warm-Up Activity 3.1: Review APA Code of Ethics

This week, review Standard 2: Competence of the APA Code of Ethics, located under your weekly resources.

Assignment

In addition to the APA code of ethics, you are also obligated to follow specific laws in your state. For this task, develop a chart that summarizes the specific laws for licensed mental health professionals in your state concerning the following:

. Abuse Reporting

. Duty to Protect

. Unlawful Therapies

. Licensure Laws

. Romantic Relationships with students, supervisees and former clients

. Reporting of Ethical Violations

Length: 2 to 3-page chart

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards where appropriate. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's Academic Integrity Policy