21 N.C. Admin. Code 30.0505

Current through Register Vol. 38, No. 20, April 15, 2024

Section 30 .0505 - CONFIDENTIALITY, ROLES AND BOUNDARIES

In managing the client/therapist relationship, licensees shall:

(1) maintain the confidentiality of all client information, unless written disclosure is consented to by the client, or required by law or by court order; this shall include protecting the client's identity in all social conversations, advertisements, and in any other manner;

(2) maintain client files for at least four years after the termination of the client/therapist relationship and store and dispose of client records in a secure manner;

(3) protect the interests of clients who are minors or who are unable to give informed consent by securing permission from an authorized third party or guardian;

(4) avoid relationships with the client that could impair professional judgment or result in exploitation of the client.

21 N.C. Admin. Code 30 .0505

Authority G.S. 90-626(9);
Temporary Adoption Eff. February 15, 2000;
Eff. April 1, 2001;
Amended Eff. September 2, 2005;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. November 12, 2014.

Authority G.S. 90-626(9);
Temporary Adoption Eff. February 15, 2000;
Eff. April 1, 2001;
Amended Eff. September 2, 2005.