21 ncac 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.

History Note:        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.