MFT Law and Ethics questions with correct answers

What is the primary responsibility of a supervisor to a supervise? CORRECT ANSWER To serve as a guide and role model appropriate conduct when performing therapy. This includes respecting the relationship between supervisor/supervisee which resembles the therapeutic relationship. An intern friend shares with you the unethical behavior of his or her supervisor. What wold you counsel him or her to do? CORRECT ANSWER Call CAMFT and ask to speak with staff attorney What are the duties of a supervisee to a supervisor? CORRECT ANSWER Follow the guidelines estabished by the supervisor. Know the laws and ethics of MFT practicee. Follow Standard of Care. Consult with teh supervisor continuously. What makes bartering a dangerous issue for therapists? CORRECT ANSWER It can lead to creating a harmful dual relationship. There can be loss of objectivity in pricing below the market value the items exchanaged Under what conditions can a therapist threat a minor without parental consent? CORRECT ANSWER When they are 12 years or older and are capable of benefitting from therapy, and without treatiment they would be a danger of self or others, or when they have been alleged victim of a crime or incest. A 16 year old calls a therapist because he wants to quit smoking cigarettes. What does the law say about MFTs treating minors for this issue. CORRECT ANSWER Must obtain parental consent