CLARIFY the nature of the CONFLICT, make known your
WTD when there is conflict b/w COMMITMENT to the CODE, and take REASONABLE steps to
the ethics code and RESOLVE the conflict.
law/organizational demand?
You may NOT use this information to discriminate against the
You find out a prospective employee. However, once the verdict has been determined, if they
employee is the subject of an are guilty, you can take action.
ethics complaint. Should you hire
this person?
Training, Experience Supervision, Consultation
What are the 4 ways
psychologists can gain
competence?
When providing emergency services (we stop as soon as
emergency has ended or appropriate resources become available)
AND
When is it acceptable to provide In situations where other services are not available and we have
psychological services when we closely related training experience; as long as we make
are NOT competent? reasonable efforts to gain competence.
An MR occurs when a psychologist is in a professional role w/ a
person and at the same time
1) is in another role w/ that person or
What is a multiple relationship ? 2) is in a relationship w/ someone closely associated
with/related to that person.
COIs are NOT ALLOWED.
A COI occurs when a psychologist takes on a professional role
where personal/financial/legal interests or relationships might
1) impair our objectivity/competence or
What is a conflict of interest? 2) expose the person with whom the relationship exists to harm or
exploitation.
Not unethical as long as they would not be reasonably
Are multiple relationships
expected to cause impairment, harm, or exploitation
unethical?
A court order is an action taken by a judge that compels disclosure
unless appealed,
A subpoena which compels only a response and may be issued by
What's the difference b/w a court an attorney
order and a subpoena?
If self-identified, the psychologist should terminate, notify in writing,
and help them obtain other services
If suspected, write to the board and include details of the incident
→ YOU DO NOT NEED PROOF!
Describe the general procedures Board may then have you submit to a mental/physical exam,
for dealing with a psychologist's request records, or refer you to a Impaired Colleague Assistance
potential impairment Program, possibly rehab.
If you do not comply, may face disciplinary sanctions.
, If the violation has substantially harmed or is likely to
When would a psychologist file substantially harm a person or org and is NOT appropriate for an
an ethics complaint? informal resolution
When an intervention would violate confidentiality rights or when
When would we NOT file an psychologists have been retained to review the work of another
ethics complaint? psychologist whose professional conduct is in question.
Consider current research outcomes, cultural & linguistic factors,
learn how to access relevant and appropriate emergency
What do GA psychologists need resources in the client/patients' local area
to do to ensure competence in We must assess the remote environment and inform PTs of the
telepsychology (electronic risk of telehealth
transmission)? When testing, use telepsychology norms when possible
Take REASONABLE STEPS to ensure the programs are designed
to:
What should psychologists keep provide the appropriate knowledge and proper experiences,
in mind when designing training and to meet the requirements for licensure, certification, or other
programs? goals for which claims are made by the program.
Psychologists inform the individual of the nature of the anticipated
How does Informed Consent services, including whether the services are court ordered or
work with a court order or mandated and any limits of confidentiality, before proceeding.
mandate?
We give an appropriate explanation, seek assent, consider their
What do we do if the person can't best interest, and get permission from whomever is legally
consent? authorized if needed.
Purpose of research, duration
Their right to decline or withdraw
Consequences, risks, adverse effects
benefits
When obtaining informed consent
Incentives
to research, what do we inform
Who to contact for questions
participants about?
Their rights
If it would not be assumed to cause harm (normal educational
practices), no risk to reputation, and confidentiality is protected OR
If permitted by law or federal or institutional regulations
When can we dispense w/
informed consent for research?
Consider treatment issues and Pt welfare
Discuss w/ Pt/authorized persons to minimize confusion and
How do we handle providing conflict
therapy to those served by Consult w/ other providers when appropriate
others? Proceed w/ CAUTION AND SENSITIVITY
, If it is an admissions requirement stated in the program materials
When would a psychologist If the info is necessary to evaluate if a person is a threat to self or
require students to disclose others/ problems impacting their performance
personal information?
When they knowingly engage in sexually explicit conduct (most
things fall under this category) with another person who they
know (or should have known) is contemporaneously part of their
agency.
According to OCGA, when has Or when it's a PT who you're treating in therapy/counseling
an employee or agent When a foster parent / person in a position of trust does this to
committed IMPROPER SEXUAL their foster child/minor for whom they are responsible for
CONTACT in the FIRST
DEGREE?
When they knowingly engage in sexual
contact, EXCLUDING sexually explicit conduct with another
According to OCGA, when has person who they know (or should have known) is
an employee or agent contemporaneously part of their agency.
committed IMPROPER SEXUAL Note: The code does NOT apply to a student enrolled at the same
CONTACT in the SECOND school as the victim
DEGREE?
The employee/agent, foster parent, or person in trust shall be
punished...
By IMPRISONMENT for 1-25 years, plus up to $100,000 fine.
Exception 1: If the kid is under 16 → imprisonment is 10-30 years
plus up to $100,000 fine
Exception 2: If @ the time of the offense the victim is b/w 14-21
and the perp is less than 21 and no more than 48 mos older than
the victim, then it's a misdemeanor.
What is the punishment in GA for Exception 3: If the kid is under 16 and is physically injured or
IMPROPER SEXUAL CONTACT sodomized → imprisonment is 25-50 years plus up to $100,000
in the FIRST DEGREE? Describe fine
any exceptions
The employee/agent, foster parent, or person in trust shall be
punished...
As for a MISDEMEANOR of a high and aggravated nature.
Exception 1: If the kid is under 16 → imprisonment is 5-25 years
plus up to $25K fine
Exception 2: If @ the time of the offense the victim is b/w 14-21
and the perp is less than 21 and no more than 48 mos older than
the victim, then it's a misdemeanor.
What is the punishment in GA for Exception 3: upon second or subsequent conviction the person
IMPROPER SEXUAL CONTACT is guilty of a felony → imprisonment is 1-5 years.
in the SECOND DEGREE?
WTD when there is conflict b/w COMMITMENT to the CODE, and take REASONABLE steps to
the ethics code and RESOLVE the conflict.
law/organizational demand?
You may NOT use this information to discriminate against the
You find out a prospective employee. However, once the verdict has been determined, if they
employee is the subject of an are guilty, you can take action.
ethics complaint. Should you hire
this person?
Training, Experience Supervision, Consultation
What are the 4 ways
psychologists can gain
competence?
When providing emergency services (we stop as soon as
emergency has ended or appropriate resources become available)
AND
When is it acceptable to provide In situations where other services are not available and we have
psychological services when we closely related training experience; as long as we make
are NOT competent? reasonable efforts to gain competence.
An MR occurs when a psychologist is in a professional role w/ a
person and at the same time
1) is in another role w/ that person or
What is a multiple relationship ? 2) is in a relationship w/ someone closely associated
with/related to that person.
COIs are NOT ALLOWED.
A COI occurs when a psychologist takes on a professional role
where personal/financial/legal interests or relationships might
1) impair our objectivity/competence or
What is a conflict of interest? 2) expose the person with whom the relationship exists to harm or
exploitation.
Not unethical as long as they would not be reasonably
Are multiple relationships
expected to cause impairment, harm, or exploitation
unethical?
A court order is an action taken by a judge that compels disclosure
unless appealed,
A subpoena which compels only a response and may be issued by
What's the difference b/w a court an attorney
order and a subpoena?
If self-identified, the psychologist should terminate, notify in writing,
and help them obtain other services
If suspected, write to the board and include details of the incident
→ YOU DO NOT NEED PROOF!
Describe the general procedures Board may then have you submit to a mental/physical exam,
for dealing with a psychologist's request records, or refer you to a Impaired Colleague Assistance
potential impairment Program, possibly rehab.
If you do not comply, may face disciplinary sanctions.
, If the violation has substantially harmed or is likely to
When would a psychologist file substantially harm a person or org and is NOT appropriate for an
an ethics complaint? informal resolution
When an intervention would violate confidentiality rights or when
When would we NOT file an psychologists have been retained to review the work of another
ethics complaint? psychologist whose professional conduct is in question.
Consider current research outcomes, cultural & linguistic factors,
learn how to access relevant and appropriate emergency
What do GA psychologists need resources in the client/patients' local area
to do to ensure competence in We must assess the remote environment and inform PTs of the
telepsychology (electronic risk of telehealth
transmission)? When testing, use telepsychology norms when possible
Take REASONABLE STEPS to ensure the programs are designed
to:
What should psychologists keep provide the appropriate knowledge and proper experiences,
in mind when designing training and to meet the requirements for licensure, certification, or other
programs? goals for which claims are made by the program.
Psychologists inform the individual of the nature of the anticipated
How does Informed Consent services, including whether the services are court ordered or
work with a court order or mandated and any limits of confidentiality, before proceeding.
mandate?
We give an appropriate explanation, seek assent, consider their
What do we do if the person can't best interest, and get permission from whomever is legally
consent? authorized if needed.
Purpose of research, duration
Their right to decline or withdraw
Consequences, risks, adverse effects
benefits
When obtaining informed consent
Incentives
to research, what do we inform
Who to contact for questions
participants about?
Their rights
If it would not be assumed to cause harm (normal educational
practices), no risk to reputation, and confidentiality is protected OR
If permitted by law or federal or institutional regulations
When can we dispense w/
informed consent for research?
Consider treatment issues and Pt welfare
Discuss w/ Pt/authorized persons to minimize confusion and
How do we handle providing conflict
therapy to those served by Consult w/ other providers when appropriate
others? Proceed w/ CAUTION AND SENSITIVITY
, If it is an admissions requirement stated in the program materials
When would a psychologist If the info is necessary to evaluate if a person is a threat to self or
require students to disclose others/ problems impacting their performance
personal information?
When they knowingly engage in sexually explicit conduct (most
things fall under this category) with another person who they
know (or should have known) is contemporaneously part of their
agency.
According to OCGA, when has Or when it's a PT who you're treating in therapy/counseling
an employee or agent When a foster parent / person in a position of trust does this to
committed IMPROPER SEXUAL their foster child/minor for whom they are responsible for
CONTACT in the FIRST
DEGREE?
When they knowingly engage in sexual
contact, EXCLUDING sexually explicit conduct with another
According to OCGA, when has person who they know (or should have known) is
an employee or agent contemporaneously part of their agency.
committed IMPROPER SEXUAL Note: The code does NOT apply to a student enrolled at the same
CONTACT in the SECOND school as the victim
DEGREE?
The employee/agent, foster parent, or person in trust shall be
punished...
By IMPRISONMENT for 1-25 years, plus up to $100,000 fine.
Exception 1: If the kid is under 16 → imprisonment is 10-30 years
plus up to $100,000 fine
Exception 2: If @ the time of the offense the victim is b/w 14-21
and the perp is less than 21 and no more than 48 mos older than
the victim, then it's a misdemeanor.
What is the punishment in GA for Exception 3: If the kid is under 16 and is physically injured or
IMPROPER SEXUAL CONTACT sodomized → imprisonment is 25-50 years plus up to $100,000
in the FIRST DEGREE? Describe fine
any exceptions
The employee/agent, foster parent, or person in trust shall be
punished...
As for a MISDEMEANOR of a high and aggravated nature.
Exception 1: If the kid is under 16 → imprisonment is 5-25 years
plus up to $25K fine
Exception 2: If @ the time of the offense the victim is b/w 14-21
and the perp is less than 21 and no more than 48 mos older than
the victim, then it's a misdemeanor.
What is the punishment in GA for Exception 3: upon second or subsequent conviction the person
IMPROPER SEXUAL CONTACT is guilty of a felony → imprisonment is 1-5 years.
in the SECOND DEGREE?
