Policies and Procedures Manual Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 6 Marriage and Family Therapy Program Mission ........................................................... 6 Marriage and Family Therapy Faculty ........................................................................... 7 EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES ....................................................................................... 11 Program Goals .............................................................................................................. 11 Table 1: Program Goals ............................................................................................. 12 Student Learning Outcomes ......................................................................................... 13 Student Learning Outcomes with associated selected core competencies ................ 15 Schedule of Meetings to Review Educational Outcomes ............................................ 17 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 17 A. Advanced Practicum ............................................................................................... 18 B. Major Professor, Supervisory Committee, and Program of Study ......................... 18 C. Cultural Competency Requirement ........................................................................ 19 D. Thesis Topics (MS Students).................................................................................. 19 E. Program Attendance Expectations .......................................................................... 19 F. Student Evaluations and Assessment for Clinical Readiness ................................. 20 G. Student Governance................................................................................................ 20 H. Student Privacy ....................................................................................................... 21 I. Discrimination/Diversity Statement ........................................................................ 21 J. AAMFT/UAMFT Membership ............................................................................... 22 K. AAMFT Core Competencies .................................................................................. 22 L. Post-Graduation ...................................................................................................... 22 M. Technology Requirements ...................................................................................... 23 N. Authenticity of Student Work ................................................................................. 23 O. Technical Training for Students, Faculty, and Supervisors..................................... 23 P. Grand Rounds........................................................................................................... 24 Q. Incident Reporting ................................................................................................... 24 INTRODUCTION TO THE MFT CLINIC ...................................................................... 25 A. Staff and USU MFT Clinic Services ...................................................................... 25 B. Hours....................................................................................................................... 25 C. Therapist Availability ............................................................................................. 25 D. Scheduling Conference Rooms .............................................................................. 25 1 E. Phones ..................................................................................................................... 26 1. Available Lines ..................................................................................................... 26 2. Long Distance Phone Call Policy ......................................................................... 26 F. Clinic Voicemail ..................................................................................................... 26 1. Policy .................................................................................................................... 26 2. Procedures ............................................................................................................ 26 G. Building Security .................................................................................................... 27 1. Key Deposit and Return Policy ............................................................................ 27 2. Safeguarding Building Security ........................................................................... 27 H. Mail Slots and Messages ........................................................................................ 27 I. Window Blinds ........................................................................................................ 27 J. Waiting Areas .......................................................................................................... 27 K. Computers/Chrome Books ..................................................................................... 28 L. Therapy Rooms ....................................................................................................... 28 M. Appointments ......................................................................................................... 28 N. Client Fees .............................................................................................................. 28 O. Digital Recording and Editing Equipment ............................................................. 29 P. Toys for Children .................................................................................................... 29 Q. MFT Library ........................................................................................................... 29 R Marketing ................................................................................................................. 29 CLIENT-RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.................................................. 29 A. Confidentiality ........................................................................................................ 30 1. Professional, Legal Duty and HIPAA Training ................................................... 30 2. Case Progress Notes ............................................................................................. 30 3. Client Files............................................................................................................ 31 4. Recording of Therapy Sessions ............................................................................ 31 5. Observation of Therapy Sessions ......................................................................... 31 6. Therapeutic letters and communication ................................................................. 31 7. Referral and Other Professional Interaction .......................................................... 31 8. The Limits of Confidentiality as Defined by Law ................................................ 32 B. Intake Process ......................................................................................................... 33 C. Initial Appointment Procedures .............................................................................. 34 D. Practice Issues ........................................................................................................ 36 1. Liability Coverage ................................................................................................ 36 2 2. Supervision ........................................................................................................... 36 3. Supervision of Therapy and Case Notes ............................................................... 36 4. Professionalism...................................................................................................... 36 5. Dress Code............................................................................................................. 36 E. Special Situations .................................................................................................... 37 1. Therapist Availability ........................................................................................... 37 2. Teammates and Backup ......................................................................................... 37 3. Vacation Requests ................................................................................................. 38 4. Case Transfers ...................................................................................................... 38 5. In-House Emergency ............................................................................................ 39 F. Therapy and Supervision Hours .............................................................................. 39 1. Clinical Contact Hours (as defined by the COAMFTE) ...................................... 39 2. Definition of Supervision ..................................................................................... 40 G. Termination Procedures.......................................................................................... 41 H. Advanced Practicum ............................................................................................... 42 PROCEDURES FOR REMEDIATION ..........................................................................