Arizona Administrative Code
Title 4 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 6 - Board Of Behavioral Health Examiners
Article 11 - STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
Section R4-6-1106 - Telepractice

Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 4-6-1106

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024

A. Except as otherwise provided by statute, an individual who provides counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or substance abuse counseling via telepractice to a client located in Arizona shall be licensed by the Board.

B. Except as otherwise provided by statute, a licensee who provides counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or substance abuse counseling via telepractice to a client located outside Arizona shall comply with not only A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 33, and this Chapter but also the laws and rules of the jurisdiction in which the client is located.

C. An individual who provides counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or substance abuse counseling via telepractice shall:

1. In addition to complying with the requirements in R4-6-1101, document the limitations and risks associated with telepractice, including but not limited to the following;
a. Inherent confidentiality risks of electronic communication,

b. Potential for technology failure,

c. Emergency procedures when the licensee is unavailable, and

d. Manner of identifying the client when using electronic communication that does not involve video;

2. In addition to complying with the requirements in R4-6-1103, include the following in the progress note required under R4-6-1103(H):
a. Mode of session, whether interactive audio, video, or electronic communication; and

b. Verification of the client's:
i. Physical location during the session; and

ii. Local emergency contacts.

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