Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.219 - BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Subchapter 24.219.12 - Parenting Plan Evaluations
Rule 24.219.1207 - DUAL RELATIONSHIPS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.219.1207
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The licensee shall avoid dual relationships and other situations which might produce a conflict of interest when performing parenting plan evaluations.
(a) The licensee shall not conduct a
parenting plan evaluation in a case in which the licensee has served or can
reasonably anticipate serving in a therapeutic role for the child or the
child's immediate family, or has had other significant involvement; e.g.,
social, personal, business, or professional, that may compromise the licensee's
objectivity.
(b) The licensee may
not accept any of the involved participants in the parenting plan evaluation as
therapy clients, either during or after the evaluation.
(c) The licensee who is asked to testify
regarding a therapy client who is involved in a parenting plan case, shall be
aware of the limitations and possible biases inherent in such a role and the
possible impact on the ongoing therapeutic relationship. If required to
testify, the licensee may not give an expert opinion regarding parenting plan
issues, and shall limit the licensee's testimony to factual issues.
37-1-131, 37-22-201, MCA; IMP, 37-1-131, 37-22-102, 37-22-201, 37-23-102, MCA;
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