DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND FEE AGREEMENT 1. INFORMATION: Anna McCain, MA, LPCC 305 W South 1st Street Johnstown, CO 80534 303-968-0360 2. CREDENTIALS: Degrees: Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Bachelors Degree in Psychology Personal Experience: My bachelor’s degree in Psychology was obtained from Hawaii Pacific University. During my undergraduate career I worked at the Hawaii State Hospital. I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and am currently working toward my LPC. I was previously an intern for Chrysalis Center for Family Growth. I believe that everyone deserves to create a life worth living, not just live life. Everyone also has the potential to grow and better themselves. Professional Associations: American Counseling Association 3. REGULATION OF PSYCHOTHERAPISTS The practice of licensed or registered persons in the field of psychotherapy is regulated by the Mental Health Licensing Section of the Division of Registrations. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists are regulated by the Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners. A LMFT must hold a masters degree in their profession and have two years of post-masters supervision. Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Clinical Social Workers are regulated by the Board of Social Work Examiners. A LSW must hold a masters degree in their profession. A LCSW must hold a masters degree in their profession and have two years of post-masters supervision. Licensed Professional Counselors are regulated by the Board of Professional Counselor Examiners. A LPC must hold a masters degree in their profession and have two years of post-masters supervision. Licensed Psychologists are regulated by the Board of Psychologist Examiners. A LP must hold a doctorate degree in psychology and have one year of postdoctoral supervision. Unlicensed psychotherapists that are candidates for licensure as Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Social Workers, and Professional Counselors must hold the necessary licensing degree and be in the process of completing the required supervision for licensure. Unlicensed psychotherapists who practice in a community mental health centers are not required to be registered in the State’s database. Certified Addiction Counselors are regulated by the Board of Certified Addiction Counselors. A Certified Addiction Counselor I (CAC I) must be a high school graduate, and complete required training hours and 1,000 hours of supervised experience. A CAC II must complete additional required training hours and 2,000 hours of supervised experience. A CAC III must have a bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, and complete additional required training hours and 2,000 hours of supervised experience. A Licensed Addiction Counselor must have a clinical master’s degree and meet the CAC III requirements. All boards described above can be reached at 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, Co 80202. (303)894-7800. It is important to address each board directly based off of your therapist’s licensure and/or certification. 4. FEE INFORMATION My fees are as follows: -50 minute sessions $35-$85 per hour depending on sliding fee schedule. -Group sessions $20 -Court Appearances $200 per hour Payment is due in the form of cash, check, or credit/debit card at the time services are rendered. If payment is not received within 45 days of the service(s) rendered, the bill for such services may be turned over to a collection agency. If your outstanding balance is turned over to a collection agency you understand and agree that it is not a violation of your confidentiality. A 24-hour cancellation is required. A fee of $30 will be charged if you call and cancel the session without giving 24 hours notice. If you are considered a no call/no show for your appointment, the full session fee will be charged. 5. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: You are entitled to receive information from me about my methods of therapy, the techniques I use, and the duration of your therapy. You can seek a second opinion from another therapist or terminate therapy at any time. In a professional relationship (such as ours), sexual intimacy between a therapist and client is never appropriate and is illegal in Colorado. If sexual intimacy occurs, it should be reported to the Depart of Regulatory Agencies. Generally speaking, information provided by and to a client in a professional relationship with a psychotherapist is legally confidential, and the therapist cannot disclose the information without the client’s consent; pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS) § 27-10-101 et.seq. & Standard CF.1 et.seq. There are several exceptions to confidentiality some of which are listed in CRS § 12-43-218 and in the Notice of Privacy Rights that you were provided. These include: (1) I am required to report any suspected incident of child abuse or neglect to law enforcement; (2) I am required to report any threat of imminent physical harm by a client to law enforcement and to the person(s) threatened; (3) I am required to initiate a mental health evaluation of a client who is imminently dangerous to self or to others, or who is gravely disabled, as a result of a mental disorder; (4) I am required to report any suspected threat to national security to federal officials; (5) Page | 1 Revised 1/28/15 I am required to report any significant clinical information under court order, and; (6) in the case that I respond to any legal action taken by you against me. Under Colorado Law, C.R.S. § 14-10-123.8, parents have the right to access mental health treatment information concerning their minor children, unless the court has restricted access to such information. If you request treatment information from me, I may provide you with a treatment summary, in compliance with Colorado law and HIPPA standards. In the case of shared custody between parents, it is the parent seeking therapy for the child’s responsibility to keep the other parent informed about psychotherapy. If it is indicated, the other parent may be required to be involved in therapy and may also be asked to sign a consent form for treatment. If may be necessary for you to assist and encourage the involvement of the other parent. 6. CONSENT TO RECIVE SERVICES I am requesting services from Anna McCain, MA, LPCC 7. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS: All records about your counseling are confidential. Only authorized persons will have access to them. I understand that the clinical records from this treatment episode may be destroyed if no further treatment is rendered within seven years of the date of termination of this episode (or ten years from the date client reaches age eighteen, if client is a minor). A copy of your file summary can be sent to a qualified professional only by written consent from you. You have a right to receive a copy of your file summary with a written request from you. 8. AS A CLIENT, YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS: To revoke this consent at any time. To receive treatment only if you or your legal guardian gives permission in writing. To be treated with respect and recognition of your need for dignity. To receive services based on your individual needs, in a setting, which supports your individual freedoms. To actively participate with your provider in creating a plan for your care. To include other people you think would be helpful to you in creating your care plan. To confidentiality, and to expect that none of the information about your treatment will be given to anyone without your permission except as required by law. To refuse treatment unless you are court ordered to receive services and to be informed of the consequence of your refusal. To have your family members involved in your care, at your request. To be represented by your guardian, in the case that you are unable to participate in your treatment decisions. To receive written notification and request a second opinion if you disagree with your provider’s decision to reduce or discontinue your services, or deny you inpatient services. To not be discriminated against due to race or ethnicity, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or source of payment. To be informed of the rights in a way you understand. To complain about services at any time without retaliation. To be informed of the complaint/grievance procedure. Emergency Procedure: If you should need to contact me after hours or holidays feel free to call me on my cell phone and I will get back to you as soon as possible. If you are in a serious crisis or have suicidal or homicidal thoughts, you can contact your local mental health center, Connections at 970-221-5551 or North Range Behavioral Health at 970-347-2120, the Emergency Response System at 911, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. By signing below, I am stating that I understand and agree to all the conditions listed and have been informed of Anna McCain’s degrees, credentials, and fees. By signing below I am consenting to treatment. I have read and agree to the preceding information and understand my rights as a client. I also acknowledge that I have verbally been informed of the above information. In addition, I have received a copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices. In the case of services with a minor child/children; I do affirm by signing this disclosure statement that I am the legal guardian and/or custodial parent able to legally consent to the services provided of the child/children. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Client Name (Please Print) Date of Birth _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Client, or Legal Guardian for Minor Child Signature Date _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Client, or Legal Guardian for Minor Child Signature Date _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Anna McCain, MA, LPCC Date Page | 2 Revised 1/28/15