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Exception: Mandatory disclosure of information is NOT required when psychotherapy is being administered by a person licensed or certified pursuant to... ...this article 245 or by an unlicensed psychotherapist practicing in a hospital that is licensed or certified under section 25-1.5-103 (1)(a)(I) or (1)(a)(II). Exception: Mandatory disclosure of information is NOT required when psychotherapy is being administered if the client ________________ an oral explanation shall accompany the written copy. has no written language or is unable to read Exception: Mandatory disclosure of information is NOT required when psychotherapy is being administered unless the client, parent, or guardian is unable to ____________________ than the second visit with the psychotherapist. write, or refuses or objects, the client, parent, or guardian shall sign the disclosure form required by this section not later
Prohibited activities: a person that has been ________________________ charge convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or to any crime related to the person's practice, or received a deferred sentence to a felony Prohibited activities: a person that has ________________________ the prohibited activities. violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate any provision or term of Prohibited activities: a person has used... ...advertising that is misleading, deceptive, or false; Advertising that could be seen as misleading... Advertising through newspapers, magazines, circulars, direct mail, directories, radio, television, or otherwise that the person will perform any act prohibited
1,3,4, and 5 only Which of the following is a prohibited activity or provides conclusive evidence of a violation of the state's Mental Health Practice Act? 1, 2, and 4 only
- a disciplinary action taken against the regulated professional in another state, which has substantially similar grounds for discipline pursuant to Article 245 in Title 12, C.R.S.
- a certified copy of a malpractice judgment issued by a court with jurisdiction over a regulated professional
- a certified copy of a judgment issued by a court with jurisdiction over a regulated professional indicating the individual pleaded guilty to a felony A regulated professional who has direct knowledge of a prohibited activity by another regulated professional has a duty to report the violation to the applicable board under which of the following conditions? 1, 2, 4 and 5
Which one of the following is applicable when a board has reasonable grounds to believe that a regulated professional has committed any act or failed to act pursuant to the grounds established in CRS § 12- 245 - 224 or CRS § 12- 245 - 228? A regulated professional who holds more than one credential under the state's Mental Health Practice Act is subject to disciplinary action by all boards that regulate him or her per the findings, conclusions, and final agency order of the first board to take disciplinary action. Which of the following are subject to regulation by the mental health boards set forth in Title 12 ("Professions and Occupations"), Article 245 ("Mental Health") of the Colorado Revised Statutes ("Mental Health Practice Act")? The professionals subject to regulation by the mental health boards under Title 12, Article 245, C.R.S., are: 1 (Mental health professionals with provisional licenses) 3 (Employment or rehabilitation counselors practicing psychotherapy) 5 (Licensed school psychologists practicing psychotherapy outside a school setting)
A regulated professional holds a mental health credential in Colorado. This is the only credential the individual holds in Colorado. The regulated professional violates the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act if he/she engages in which of the following? The activities that would constitute a violation of the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act are: 3 (Administers unnecessary treatment without clinical justification) 5 (Engages in activities such as diagnosing or prescribing drugs if not authorized) Thus, the correct answer is: 3 and 5 only The records and information produced and used in the review provided for in subsection (2)(c) of this section... hint: (2)(c) = A review of services of a licensee, registrant, or certificate holder is conducted
...do not become public records solely by virtue of the use of the records and information. The identity of a client whose records are reviewed shall not be disclosed to any person not directly involved in the review process, and procedures shall be adopted by a board, hospital, association, or society to ensure that the identity of the client is concealed during the review process itself and to comply with section 12- 245 - 226 (4). Subsection (1) of disclosing confidential information does not apply to... ...any delinquency or criminal proceeding, except as provided in section 13- 90 - 107 regarding any delinquency or criminal proceeding involving a licensed psychologist. Mandatory disclosure requires ______________ number of the licensee, registrant, or certificate holder in writing the name, business address, and business phone Mandatory disclosure requires ______________ requirements applicable to the particular level of regulation in writing an explanation of the levels of regulation applicable to mental health professionals under this article 245 and the differences between licensure, registration, and certification, including the educational, experience, and training
...a second opinion from another therapist or may terminate therapy at any time; Mandatory disclosure requires a statement in writing saying in a professional relationship... ...sexual intimacy is never appropriate and should be reported to the board that licenses, registers, or certifies the licensee, registrant, or certificate holder Mandatory disclosure requires a statement in writing saying the information provided... ...by the client during therapy sessions is legally confidential in the case of individuals licensed, certified, or registered pursuant to this article 245, except as provided in section 12- 245 - 220 and except for certain legal exceptions that will be identified by the licensee, registrant, or certificate holder should any such situation arise during therapy If the mental health professional is an unlicensed psychotherapist, mandatory disclosure requires...
...a statement indicating that an unlicensed psychotherapist is a psychotherapist listed in the state's database and is authorized by law to practice psychotherapy in Colorado but is not licensed by the state and is not required to satisfy any standardized educational or testing requirements to obtain a registration from the state; Mandatory disclosure requires a statement indicating that a client's records... ...may not be maintained after seven years pursuant to section 12- 245 - 226 (1)(a)(II)(A). For children, mandatory disclosure requires... ...if the client is a child who is consenting to mental health services pursuant to section 27- 65 - 103, disclosure shall be made to the child. If the client is a child whose parent or legal guardian is consenting to mental health services, disclosure shall be made to the parent or legal guardian. In residential, institutional, or other settings where psychotherapy may be provided by multiple providers, mandatory disclosure shall...
Exception: Mandatory disclosure of information is NOT required when psychotherapy is being administered when the client is ________________ and the program has been established through rule. in the physical custody of either the department of corrections or the department of human services and such department has developed an alternative program to provide similar information to the client Exception: Mandatory disclosure of information is NOT required when psychotherapy is being administered if the client is __________________ to whom disclosure can be made incapable of understanding the disclosure and has no guardian Exception: Mandatory disclosure of information is NOT required when psychotherapy is being administered by a social worker practicing in... ...a hospital that is licensed or certified under section 25 - 1.5-103 (1)(a)(I) or (1)(a)(II); A client record shall contain, as applicable to the mental health services rendered, which of the following? The elements that should be included in a client record under the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act are:
1 (Reason for services, disclosures, types of service, fees, release of information) 2 (Final closing statement, if applicable) 3 (Legible records for future providers) 4 (Therapist’s name, dates of service, and contact details) 5 (Client’s identifying data) 6 (Details of any tests administered) Thus, the correct answer is: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 If a regulated professional violates an administrative requirement of the Mental Health Practice Act, the appropriate board may:
4 (Using or recommending rebirthing techniques) 5 (Failure to obtain consultations or referrals when required) 6 (Fraudulent activities related to credentials) Therefore, the correct answer is: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) If faced with a problem regarding the collection of fees, a regulated mental health professional: May use a collection agency and should indicate that he/she uses the services of a collection agency on his/her mandatory disclosure statement.
Which of the following may authorize an involuntary seventy-two-hour hold, provided he or she has gained knowledge, judgment, and skill through postgraduate education and additional preparation in psychiatric or clinical mental health therapy, forensic psychotherapy, or the evaluation of mental disorders? The professionals who can authorize an involuntary seventy-two-hour hold, given they have the necessary postgraduate education and additional preparation, are: 2 (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) 4 (Licensed Professional Counselor) 5 (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) 6 (Licensed addiction counselor) Thus, the correct answer is: (2, 4, 5, and 6 only) Which of the following are correct regarding Board Rules?
A regulated professional shall have established which of the following for client records? The correct requirement for managing client records is: A plan for the disposition of client records in the event the regulated professional terminates, sells, or transfers his/her practice Which of the following are accurate regarding confidential communications under the Colorado Mental Health Act? The accurate statements regarding confidential communications under the Colorado Mental Health Act are: 1 (Disclosure required by law) 2 (Complaint exception to consent) 3 (Employee confidentiality)
4 (Review exception to consent) 5 (Group therapy confidentiality) Thus, the correct answer is: (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) Which of the following require client consent prior to the disclosure of communication made by the client to the provider during the course of the provider's professional employment? All of the listed professionals require client consent for the disclosure of communications made during the course of professional employment. Therefore, the correct answer is: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) The mandatory disclosure of information to clients is required when psychotherapy is being administered under which of the following conditions?
