MHACBO Code of Conduct and Ethical
Guidelines
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Respecting client diversity in behavioral health
Diversity
services.
Discrimination Prohibition against discrimination in client treatment.
Ensuring client safety and acting in their best
Client Welfare
interest.
Acting in clients' best interests when legally
Legal Competency
incompetent.
Informed Consent Clients must understand treatment risks and rights.
Discussing confidentiality limits with court-
Mandated Clients
mandated clients.
Client consent required for sharing information with
Release of Information
others.
Behavioral Health Trained individuals providing mental health services.
Professionals
Support from individuals with shared experiences in
Peer Support
recovery.
Professional connection between provider and
Service Relationship
client.
Ethical Rights Clients' rights to make informed treatment choices.
Confidentiality Client information must be kept private.
Respecting clients' rights to make their own
Client Autonomy
decisions.
, Oversight of professionals to ensure ethical
Supervision
practice.
Education for professionals to handle diverse client
Training
needs.
Compassion Providing care with empathy and understanding.
Guidelines governing ethical practices in behavioral
Behavioral Health Code
health.
Clients confirm understanding of treatment
Client Attestation
parameters.
Trust-based connection between client and
Therapeutic Relationship
provider.
Qualifications and experience of behavioral health
Professional Credentials
providers.
Duty to Warn Obligation to inform authorities of potential harm.
Service Limitations Boundaries and constraints of provided services.
Client Rights Entitlements of clients regarding their treatment.
Consider risks and benefits in counseling
Professional Boundaries
relationships.
Limits of Confidentiality Clarify confidentiality limits at service outset.
Level of Care Provide highest quality care using ASAM criteria.
Documentation Maintain and protect documentation per laws.
Multiple/Dual Avoid multiple relationships; ensure no exploitation.
Relationships
Advocacy Advocate for clients at various societal levels.
Assess risks before counseling previous
Prior Relationship
acquaintances.
Referrals Refer clients to appropriate cultural resources.
Right to Refuse Services Clients can refuse treatment without retribution.
Consultation Seek guidance when boundaries are extended.
, Document supervision to maintain professional
Supervision
standards.
Obtain consent before extending professional
Informed Consent
boundaries.
Nonpayment Policies Establish policies for collecting unpaid fees.
Clinical Supervision Oversight to ensure ethical practice in therapy.
Social Networking Limit client interactions on social media.
Boundaries
Electronic Transmission Set limits on electronic communications with clients.
Boundaries
Client Exploitation Prevent situations where clients may be exploited.
Culturally Appropriate Ensure referrals match client's cultural needs.
Resources
Standardized procedures for determining client
Utilization Management
care level.
Peer Consultation Engage peers for support in ethical dilemmas.
Client Rights Clients have rights to privacy and respect.
Client Definition Clarification of who 'the client' is in services.
Group Counseling Providers must protect group members from harm.
Precautions
Professionals must avoid exploiting client trust and
Exploitation Awareness
dependency.
Civil Rights Protection Providers cannot violate clients' civil or legal rights.
Coercive Treatment No coercive methods like threats or humiliation
Prohibition allowed.
Providers must not impose personal beliefs on
Value Imposition Ban
clients.
Conversion Therapy Providers do not endorse conversion therapy
Stance practices.
Financial Disclosure Truthful representation of service costs is
Requirement mandatory.
Guidelines
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Terms in this set (405)
Respecting client diversity in behavioral health
Diversity
services.
Discrimination Prohibition against discrimination in client treatment.
Ensuring client safety and acting in their best
Client Welfare
interest.
Acting in clients' best interests when legally
Legal Competency
incompetent.
Informed Consent Clients must understand treatment risks and rights.
Discussing confidentiality limits with court-
Mandated Clients
mandated clients.
Client consent required for sharing information with
Release of Information
others.
Behavioral Health Trained individuals providing mental health services.
Professionals
Support from individuals with shared experiences in
Peer Support
recovery.
Professional connection between provider and
Service Relationship
client.
Ethical Rights Clients' rights to make informed treatment choices.
Confidentiality Client information must be kept private.
Respecting clients' rights to make their own
Client Autonomy
decisions.
, Oversight of professionals to ensure ethical
Supervision
practice.
Education for professionals to handle diverse client
Training
needs.
Compassion Providing care with empathy and understanding.
Guidelines governing ethical practices in behavioral
Behavioral Health Code
health.
Clients confirm understanding of treatment
Client Attestation
parameters.
Trust-based connection between client and
Therapeutic Relationship
provider.
Qualifications and experience of behavioral health
Professional Credentials
providers.
Duty to Warn Obligation to inform authorities of potential harm.
Service Limitations Boundaries and constraints of provided services.
Client Rights Entitlements of clients regarding their treatment.
Consider risks and benefits in counseling
Professional Boundaries
relationships.
Limits of Confidentiality Clarify confidentiality limits at service outset.
Level of Care Provide highest quality care using ASAM criteria.
Documentation Maintain and protect documentation per laws.
Multiple/Dual Avoid multiple relationships; ensure no exploitation.
Relationships
Advocacy Advocate for clients at various societal levels.
Assess risks before counseling previous
Prior Relationship
acquaintances.
Referrals Refer clients to appropriate cultural resources.
Right to Refuse Services Clients can refuse treatment without retribution.
Consultation Seek guidance when boundaries are extended.
, Document supervision to maintain professional
Supervision
standards.
Obtain consent before extending professional
Informed Consent
boundaries.
Nonpayment Policies Establish policies for collecting unpaid fees.
Clinical Supervision Oversight to ensure ethical practice in therapy.
Social Networking Limit client interactions on social media.
Boundaries
Electronic Transmission Set limits on electronic communications with clients.
Boundaries
Client Exploitation Prevent situations where clients may be exploited.
Culturally Appropriate Ensure referrals match client's cultural needs.
Resources
Standardized procedures for determining client
Utilization Management
care level.
Peer Consultation Engage peers for support in ethical dilemmas.
Client Rights Clients have rights to privacy and respect.
Client Definition Clarification of who 'the client' is in services.
Group Counseling Providers must protect group members from harm.
Precautions
Professionals must avoid exploiting client trust and
Exploitation Awareness
dependency.
Civil Rights Protection Providers cannot violate clients' civil or legal rights.
Coercive Treatment No coercive methods like threats or humiliation
Prohibition allowed.
Providers must not impose personal beliefs on
Value Imposition Ban
clients.
Conversion Therapy Providers do not endorse conversion therapy
Stance practices.
Financial Disclosure Truthful representation of service costs is
Requirement mandatory.
