Therapists make known to the organization their commitment to the AAMFTĬode of Ethics and take reasonable steps to resolve the conflict in a
Otherwise, conflict with the AAMFT Code of Ethics, marriage and family If the mandates of an organization with which a marriageĪnd family therapist is affiliated, through employment, contract or Marriage and family therapists remain accountable to theĪAMFT Code of Ethics when acting as members or employees of Supports legal mandates for reporting of alleged unethical conduct. Steps to resolve the conflict in a responsible manner. Marriage and family therapists comply with the mandates of law,īut make known their commitment to the AAMFT Code of Ethics and take Prescribes a standard higher than that required by law, marriage andįamily therapists must meet the higher standard of the AAMFT Code ofĮthics. Marriage and family therapists must consider the AAMFT Code of EthicsĪnd applicable laws and regulations.
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When making decisions regarding professional behavior, Ethical Decision-Makingīoth law and ethics govern the practice of marriage andįamily therapy. Marriage andįamily therapists who are uncertain about the ethics of a particularĬourse of action are encouraged to seek counsel from consultants,Īttorneys, supervisors, colleagues, or other appropriate authorities. The absence of an explicit reference to a specificīehavior or situation in the Code does not mean that the behavior isĮthical or unethical. Professional competence in these areas is essential to the character of the field, and to the well-being of clients and their communities. Marriage and family therapists also encourage public participation in the design and delivery of professional services and in the regulation of practitioners. Additionally, marriage and family therapists are concerned with developing laws and regulations pertaining to marriage and family therapy that serve the public interest, and with altering such laws and regulations that are not in the public interest. Marriage and family therapists embody these aspirations by participating in activities that contribute to a better community and society, including devoting a portion of their professional activity to services for which there is little or no financial return. The areas of service, advocacy, and public participation are recognized as responsibilities to the profession equal in importance to all other aspects.
Marriage and family therapists are defined by an enduring dedication to professional and ethical excellence, as well as the commitment to service, advocacy, and public participation. Commitment to Service, Advocacy and Public Participation The ethical standards define professional expectations and are enforced by the AAMFT Ethics Committee. The AAMFT strives to honor the public trust in marriage and family therapists by setting standards for ethical practice as described in this Code. The Board of Directors of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) hereby promulgates, pursuant to Article 2, Section 2.01.3 of the Association's Bylaws, the Revised AAMFT Code of Ethics, effective January 1, 2015.