N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34-30.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:34-30.5 - Termination of services

(a) A professional, associate or rehabilitation counselor shall terminate services to a client when the services are no longer required or no longer meet the client's needs or interests.

(b) A professional, associate or rehabilitation counselor shall not abandon nor neglect a client in need of professional services without making reasonable arrangements for the continuation of such care or offering to help the client find alternative sources of assistance.

(c) A professional, associate or rehabilitation counselor who anticipates the termination or interruption of services to a client shall notify the client promptly in writing, shall comply with the requirements for transfer of records set forth at 13:34-18.7 or 27.7, as applicable and shall seek the transfer, referral or continuation of service in relation to the client's needs and preferences.

(d) Notifications sent to a client pursuant to this section shall be retained in the client record.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34-30.5

Amended by R.2009 d.301, effective 10/5/2009.
See: 41 N.J.R. 1946(a), 41 N.J.R. 3813(a).
In (c), inserted "in writing, shall comply with the requirements for transfer of records set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:34-18.7 or 27.7, as applicable" and "shall" preceding "seek"; and added (d).