MFT LAW AND ETHICS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the primary responsibility of a supervisor to supervise? - ANSWER
To serve as a guide and role model for appropriate conduct when performing
therapy. This includes respecting the relationship between supervisor/supervisee
which resembles the therapeutic relationship.
An intern friend confides in you that his/her supervisor is engaging in unethical
behaviour. What would you advise him/her to do? - ANSWER Call CAMFT
and request to speak with staff attorney
What are the responsibilities of a supervisee to a supervisor? - ANSWER
Follow the guidelines established by the supervisor. Know the laws and ethics
of MFT practicee. Follow Standard of Care. Consult with teh supervisor
continuously.
What makes bartering a hazardous issue for therapists? - ANSWER It can
develop into a harmful dual relationship. There can be loss of objectivity in
pricing below the market value items exchanged
Under what conditions may a therapist treat a minor client without parental
consent? ANSWER When they are 12 years or older and able to benefit from
treatment, and also when, without treatment they are danger of self or others, or
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. - ANSWER
Must obtain parental consent
What makes the age 12 years so important in distinguishing the need for
parental consent? - ANSWER Age 12 appears to be the age of reason in
California Law
What are the requirements to get married in California? - ANSWER That both
parties be 18 years of age and capable of consenting to and consummating a
marriage, or if underage, either parental consent or court consent for the
underage person.
What are the elements needed for consent to marry? - ANSWER For consent,
the court requires, in cases of minors, that the parties undergo premarital
counseling
What are the requirements for a dissolution of marriage? - ANSWER The
willingness to process a divorce, irreconcilable differences, insanity, and six
month waiting period.
What are the requirements for two underage persons to marry? - ANSWER
Both parties must have parental consent or consent of the court
Who is legally able to carry out a marriage ceremony? - ANSWER Anyone
who is recongized by the state
What is required to obain a confidential marriage license? - ANSWER Both
parties much have lived together for over one year.
AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the primary responsibility of a supervisor to supervise? - ANSWER
To serve as a guide and role model for appropriate conduct when performing
therapy. This includes respecting the relationship between supervisor/supervisee
which resembles the therapeutic relationship.
An intern friend confides in you that his/her supervisor is engaging in unethical
behaviour. What would you advise him/her to do? - ANSWER Call CAMFT
and request to speak with staff attorney
What are the responsibilities of a supervisee to a supervisor? - ANSWER
Follow the guidelines established by the supervisor. Know the laws and ethics
of MFT practicee. Follow Standard of Care. Consult with teh supervisor
continuously.
What makes bartering a hazardous issue for therapists? - ANSWER It can
develop into a harmful dual relationship. There can be loss of objectivity in
pricing below the market value items exchanged
Under what conditions may a therapist treat a minor client without parental
consent? ANSWER When they are 12 years or older and able to benefit from
treatment, and also when, without treatment they are danger of self or others, or
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. - ANSWER
Must obtain parental consent
What makes the age 12 years so important in distinguishing the need for
parental consent? - ANSWER Age 12 appears to be the age of reason in
California Law
What are the requirements to get married in California? - ANSWER That both
parties be 18 years of age and capable of consenting to and consummating a
marriage, or if underage, either parental consent or court consent for the
underage person.
What are the elements needed for consent to marry? - ANSWER For consent,
the court requires, in cases of minors, that the parties undergo premarital
counseling
What are the requirements for a dissolution of marriage? - ANSWER The
willingness to process a divorce, irreconcilable differences, insanity, and six
month waiting period.
What are the requirements for two underage persons to marry? - ANSWER
Both parties must have parental consent or consent of the court
Who is legally able to carry out a marriage ceremony? - ANSWER Anyone
who is recongized by the state
What is required to obain a confidential marriage license? - ANSWER Both
parties much have lived together for over one year.
