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This book focuses on the specialized knowledge and skills required by psychologist parenting coordinators. It covers legal procedures, relevant case law, psychological domains, child development, dispute resolution, and ethical considerations. It also explores the multiple review agencies and standards that impact this role, as well as common areas of risk and strategies for managing them.
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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 • Demanding specialized knowledge and skill in psychological domains • H-C family systems, child development, etc. • Dispute Resolution • mediation, settlement processes, arbitration,
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
Multiple Review Agencies • Legal • Court review • Judicial codes • Psychological • Professional licensing boards • Board of consumer affairs • Professional organizations • APA ethics committee
Multiple Standards • Legal • Grievances, Appeals • Legislation • Psychological • APA Forensic Specialty, APA Ethics, PC standards (forthcoming) • AFCC PC guidelines • Licensing standards
Common areas of Risk • Informed Consent • Multiple Roles • Competence • Record Keeping • Due process (legal) • Impartiality/Bias - procedural, substantive
Risk Management for the PC Practitioner • Court-sanctioned Role • Quasi-judicial immunity • Qualified and Competent • Consultation • Case load, self-care • Maximum Liability coverage