The Portable Ethicist for Mental Health Professionals: An A-Z Guide to Responsible... by Barton E., JD, LMSW Bernstein and Thomas L., Jr., JD Hartsell

The Portable Ethicist for Mental Health Professionals: An A-Z Guide to Responsible...

Features

Cover Type: Paperback with 312 pages

Published by: Wiley

Edition: 1st Edition September 15, 2000

Written in: English

ISBN 10 Number: 0471382655

ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471382652

Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1 inches

Weighs: 1.4 pounds

Product Description
Everything you need to know to protect your practice against ethical violations and complaints The Portable Ethicist for Mental Health Professionals is a valuable, easy-to-use resource for all mental health service providers. Written by two attorneys specializing in legal and ethical issues in mental health, this indispensable guide arms you with the expert knowledge you need to avoid an ethical violation–or to handle the situation if a complaint is filed. Barton Bernstein and Thomas Hartsell Jr. tackle dozens of ethical questions using the codes of several mental health professional associations and provide practical guidelines for avoiding ethically questionable behavior. Organized alphabetically for easy reference, this complete A-to-Z guide:

Provides clear, concise answers to ethical questions–from the simple to the complex
Covers key categories, including confidentiality, dual relationships, sexual misconduct, false and misleading statements, malpractice, drug and alcohol use, documentation, record keeping, closing a practice (retirement or death), responding to a subpoena, and more
Features step-by-step guidance, helpful case studies, and "ethical flash points" that alert you to warning signs and help you steer clear of ethically questionable situations
Covers the role of state licensing boards and national mental health associations in responding to complaints of ethical violations

Even an unintentional ethical violation can lead to personal and professional disaster. The Portable Ethicist for Mental Health Professionals helps you protect yourself, your future, and your practice–and lets you focus on the best interests of your clients.

Book Info
Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. Provides concise answers to ethical questions, from the simple to the complex. Covers key categories, including confidentiality, dual relationships, sexual misconduct, false and misleading statements, malpractice, drug and alcohol use, documentation, and more. Includes case studies. Softcover.

Reader Reviews
The Portable Ethicist for Mental Health Professionals should be in every psychologist, counselor, and therapist's library. It's strengths are many but I particularly like it's Flash Points sections which offer a discussion point for helping understand when a person can be liable for certain actions. It then relates these to the Professional Code of Conduct for different disciplines. It's concrete and practical. The book is easily readable, but well researched. Anyone who has heard either Bart Bernstein or Thomas Hartsell, Jr. Speak, knows these guys have "been there and know this stuff." It's one of my favorite books for anyone who counsels or helps others. If read and followed, it should keep us out of the courthouse and in the counseling field helping those in need. Joel Blaylock, Allen, TX Comment | | (Report this)

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