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> pandemic severely disrupts therapists. In a world of video calls, there is no local market. This is absolutely not true in the United States. Therapists are
by rietta 6y ago
> pandemic severely disrupts therapists. In a world of video calls, there is no local market.
This is absolutely not true in the United States. Therapists are licensed in each state and it can cause severe professional problems and ethics situation. A counselor cannot technically even see a client telehealth if they are on vacation out of state that week unless the counselor is also licensed in the State the client is vacationing in.
Source: My wife is a licensed practical counselor and regularly studies for her mandatory continuing education credits in the evening. I hear her watching the lectures and answering questions on those exams.
- marcinzm 6y agoCovid has lead to a changing of guidelines around telehealth both at a state and a federal level. And even if it's not technically allowed it's unlikely that any state will prosecute medical professionals due to the ongoing crisis as it's really bad PR.
- rietta 6y agoYes, that change came down pretty quick with Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities after the Federal requirements changed. My wife was working from home telehealth for the first time ever for months. Her agency has since shifted back into the clinical environment. But telehealth in this setting went from not allowed for counselors to done for safety of clients and staff. Private practice may be somewhat different in that State and Federal insurance rules are not at play for private pay, but most sensible counselors will not want to risk their license. You don't have to be prosecuted criminally to lose your ability to practice.