02-514-8 Me. Code R. § B-1
The client bill of rights reads as follows:
"Clients have the right-
- To expect that a counselor has met the licensure or registration requirements of state law and rule;
- To examine a counselor's licensing credentials;
- To obtain a copy of the Code of Ethics of the Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure;
- To file a complaint against a counselor with the board;
- To be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving services;
- To expect complete confidentiality except as required by law; and
- To refuse any recommended services and to be advised of the consequences of this action.
The practice of counseling is regulated by the Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure. The board is authorized by law to discipline counselors who violate the board's law or rules. To learn about the complaint process, or to file a complaint against a counselor, contact:
Complaint Coordinator
Office of Licensing and Registration
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Tel: (207) 624-8660
A licensed professional counselor, licensed clinical professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed pastoral counselor shall personally give a copy of the client bill of rights adopted in Section 1(1) of this chapter to each client in hand at the commencement of the counseling relationship.
A registered counselor shall sign the client bill of rights adopted in Section 1(1) of this chapter and shall personally give a copy of the signed client bill of rights to each client in hand at the commencement of the counseling relationship.
02-514 C.M.R. ch. 8, § B-1