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Risk Management for Psychologist Parenting Coordinators

Risk Management for Psychologist Parenting Coordinators. Matthew J. Sullivan, Ph.D. APA, 2008. Risky Business. The Legal/Psychological Hybrid Role Demanding specialized knowledge and skill in legal domains Legal procedure, relevant case law, legal writing

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Risk Management for Psychologist Parenting Coordinators

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  1. Risk Management for Psychologist Parenting Coordinators Matthew J. Sullivan, Ph.D. APA, 2008

  2. Risky Business • The Legal/Psychological Hybrid Role • Demanding specialized knowledge and skill in legal domains • Legal procedure, relevant case law, legal writing • Demanding specialized knowledge and skill in psychological domains • H-C family systems, child development, etc. • Dispute Resolution • mediation, settlement processes, arbitration,

  3. Two PC Stories • The Santa Clara County experience (1998-2000) • A California Psychologist PC (2006-8) Sullivan, M.J., Ethical, Legal and Professional Practice Issues Involved in Practicing as a Psychologist Parent Coordinator in Child Custody Cases, FCR, 42 (3) 2004

  4. Multiple Review Agencies • Legal • Court review • Judicial codes • Psychological • Professional licensing boards • Board of consumer affairs • Professional organizations • APA ethics committee

  5. Multiple Standards • Legal • Grievances, Appeals • Legislation • Psychological • APA Forensic Specialty, APA Ethics, PC standards (forthcoming) • AFCC PC guidelines • Licensing standards

  6. Common areas of Risk • Informed Consent • Multiple Roles • Competence • Record Keeping • Due process (legal) • Impartiality/Bias - procedural, substantive

  7. Risk Management for the PC Practitioner • Court-sanctioned Role • Quasi-judicial immunity • Qualified and Competent • Consultation • Case load, self-care • Maximum Liability coverage

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