CLIENT BILL OF RIGHTS. You have the following rights as a client at Keys to Living:
CLIENT BILL OF RIGHTS. Rights are those things people deserve to have, no matter who they are or what they have done. I have the following rights as a client of Xx. Xxxxxxxx: • The right not to be discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, or handicap. • The right to be free from exploitation of any type. • The right to confidentiality regarding my client record and the fact of my being a client. • The right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. • The right not to be forced to participate in any activities that involve risk to health and physical well-being. • The right to have my next appointment within ten days if needed. • The right to cancel and reschedule my appointment with advance notice. • The right to seek a second opinion from another counselor. • The right to terminate counseling at any time. • The right to ask for or refuse prayer. • The right to be notified if a change in the counseling agreement or statement of information practices is made. • The right to disagree with a part of the counseling agreement or the statement of information practices and have this documented in my record. • The right to receive confidential communications of my record or appointment times. • The right to insert statements into my confidential record. • The right to provide input to my treatment plan and to know when the treatment plan is revised. • The right to receive an accounting of disclosures of my confidential information. • The right to receive a client copy of my confidential record. • The right to receive a paper copy of any documents regarding my case that are sent electronically.
CLIENT BILL OF RIGHTS. Counseling practices that charge a fee must be registered or certified with the Dept. of Health for the protection of public health and safety. The purpose of the Counselors Credentialing Act (Chapter 18.19 RCW) is (1) to provide protection for public health and safety and (2) to empower the citizens of the State of Washington by providing a compliant process against those counselors who would commit acts of unprofessional conduct. Clients may request to receive a copy of a brochure put out by the State of Washington. Consumers of counseling or therapy services offered by a professional counselor have a right to: Expect that the counselor has met minimal qualifications of training and experience required by state law. To examine public records maintained by the Board and to have the Board confirm credentials of a counselor. Obtain a copy of the Code of Ethics if requested. Report complaints to the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. To be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving services. To be assured of privacy and confidentiality while receiving services as defined by rule and law, with the following exceptions:
CLIENT BILL OF RIGHTS. It is the responsibility of a counselor to see that clients are informed of their rights and that these rights are upheld in the professional relationship. Below you will find the Client Bill of Rights as set forth by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy and required by Minnesota Statutes. Consumers of professional counseling services have the right:
