May is Mental Health Awareness Month
About Mountain State Psychological Services, PLLC
Statement of Non-Discrimination
MSPS does not discriminate against individuals due to any of these factors: age, sex, marital/family status, race, color, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, place of residence, veteran status, physical disability, health status, sexual orientation, criminal record unrelated to present dangerousness, or due to an inability to pay.
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MSPS does not discriminate against individuals due to any of these factors: age, sex, marital/family status, race, color, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, place of residence, veteran status, physical disability, health status, sexual orientation, criminal record unrelated to present dangerousness, or due to an inability to pay.
This is MSPS's personal and professional commitment; it is additionally required by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. MSPS will always take steps to advance and support the values of equal opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethic/cultural diversity.
MSPS Clients’ Bill of Rights
Our clients and families have the right to:
· Obtain respectful treatment that will be helpful.
· Have a safe treatment setting, free from sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.
· Report immoral and illegal behavior by a therapist/counselor.
· Ask for and get information about the therapist's/counselor's qualifications, including licensure, e
Our clients and families have the right to:
· Obtain respectful treatment that will be helpful.
· Have a safe treatment setting, free from sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.
· Report immoral and illegal behavior by a therapist/counselor.
· Ask for and get information about the therapist's/counselor's qualifications, including licensure, education, trainings and experience, membership in professional groups, special areas of practice, and limits of practice.
· Have access to written information, before entering therapeutic/counseling services about fees, methods of payment, insurance coverage, number of sessions the therapist/counselor believes will be needed, coverage by another therapist/counselor for cases in which the primary therapist/counselor is not available, and the cancellation/no-show policies.
· Refuse audio or video recording of appointments.
· Refuse to answer any questions or give any information they do not choose to provide.
· Know if the therapist/counselor will discuss the case with others for situations such as supervision, consultation and/or assisting students.
· Be informed by the therapist/counselor of any noted progress or regression within the context of their treatment.
Confidentiality & Limitations
Confidentiality & Limitations
Clinical and administrative staff of MSPS, in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) maintains a policy of confidentiality (privacy). In addition, MSPS adheres to the ethical standards of confidentiality (privacy) as set forth by each provider's respective state licensing board.