Therapist's Rights & Responsibilities

Therapist's Rights

Right to make independent clinical judgments
Freedom to decline to treat a client if it would compromise the therapist's ethics, dignity or values
Right to work in an environment in which the therapist can practice without coercion, conflict of interest, or undue influence, including being pressured into overutilization of services for the facility's gain
Right to be treated with respect and consideration by clients and colleagues

Demonstrate responsible caring and concern for the client
Do not guarantee a cure or misrepresent the potential effects of an intervention
Do not treat clients when under the influence of any substance that would impair the ability to treat safely
Do not treat clients when under the influence of any substance that would impair the ability to treat safely
Listen to and respect client's values, beliefs and needs
Maintain appropriate clinical boundaries and refrain from sexual interaction of any sort with clients
Provide client-centered, preventative care
Provide the client with an opportunity to give voluntary and informed consent
Respond appropriately to client's emotional reaction to treatment
Use draping to maintain the client's privacy and appropriate clinical boundaries