Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Section 1920.1 - DisclosureMarriage and family therapists and professional counselors licensed under this act shall furnish each client with a copy of a disclosure statement prior to rendering professional services. The disclosure statement shall be displayed in a conspicuous location at the place where the services are performed. The statement shall include the following:
(1) The name, title, business address and business telephone number of the marriage and family therapist or professional counselor providing services.(2) The formal professional education of the marriage and family therapist or professional counselor, including the institutions attended and the degrees received.(3) The marriage and family therapist's or professional counselor's professional philosophy and approach to treatment, services provided and professional credentials held.(4) In the case of marriage and family therapists or professional counselors engaged in a private individual practice, partnership or group practice, the fee schedule listed by type of service or hourly rate.(5) At the end of the disclosure statement, the sentences "This information is required by the Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, which regulates marriage and family therapists and professional counselors."(6) Immediately beneath the statement required by paragraph (5), the name, address and telephone number of the board.1987, July 9, P.L. 220, No. 39, § 20.1, added 1998, Dec. 21, P.L. 1017, No. 136, § 6, effective in 60 days.