Other Documents from the AMHCA Ethics Committee
AMHCA Code of Ethics Addendum: Addressing Artificial Intelligence
Publication Date: 2023
CMHCs clearly disclose to clients when clinical services are provided by any modality other than direct person-to-person contact. In order to support client autonomy, CMHCs must disclose the extent, if any, to which clinical services are provided through, or in conjunction with, the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, or any other human simulation modality. CMHCs must obtain client consent before initiating these clinical services. CMHCs remain ultimately responsible for all clinical services they provide including their choices about client evaluations, treatment planning, interventions, and assessments. When CMHCs use technology to support clinical services, they are also responsible for ensuring that such technology is sufficiently safe, appropriate, and effective.
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AMHCA Code of Ethics Addendum: Addressing Artificial Intelligence
Publication Date: 2022
CMHCs clearly disclose to clients the extent, if any, to which clinical services are being provided through, or in conjunction with, the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or any other modality other than direct person-to-person contact.
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The AMHCA Ethical Decision-Making Model
Publication Date: 2020
AMHCA members are encouraged to consult with the AMHCA Ethics Committee regarding processes to resolve ethical dilemmas that may arise in clinical practice. Members are also encouraged to use commonly recognized procedures for ethical decision-making to resolve ethical conflicts. The AMHCA Ethics Committee has developed a tool for licensed clinical mental health counselors seeking a model for ethical decision-making.
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Considerations for Supervisors Related to Ethical Supervision
Publication Date: 2020
Supervisors provide informed consent/contract prior to beginning a supervision relationship. In addition to the recommended contract, there are practice guidelines for clinical supervision that should be communicated between supervisors and supervisees.
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