Standards of Ethical Conduct Under section 118(i) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCAA) the Board is required to set standards of ethical conduct to be observed by all psychotherapists. Click here to download the file.
Core Clinical Competencies Under section 118(i) of the HPCAA the Board is required to set standards of clinical competence to be observed by all psychotherapists. All psychotherapists need to be competent in performing the "core" competencies outlined within this document. The Core Clinical Competencies are set at the minimum level required to protect public health and safety, and represent the Board's minimum expectations for the competent practice of psychotherapy. A broad range of psychotherapeutic styles may be acceptable and the ability to articulate a point of view on the knowledge and understandings below is key. All psychotherapists are required to demonstrate that they have maintained competence in order to obtain an Annual Practising Certificate. All psychotherapists working with children and/or adolescents must also refer to the Psychotherapist Core Clinical Competency Guidelines for working with Children and Adolescents. Click here to download the document.
Standards of Cultural Competence Under section 118(i) of the HPCAA the Board is required to set standards of cultural competence to be observed by all psychotherapists. Click here to download the file.
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