University of North Texas

University Policy Office - Policy Manual

CONFIDENTIAL BACKGROUND CHECK FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDERS (1.2.13)

Policy Number: 
1.2.13

Chapter 81 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code requires that employers conduct pre-employment background checks of mental health services providers regarding possible occurrences of sexual exploitation by the mental health services provider of patients or former patients. Further, employers have a duty to report occurrences of sexual exploitation by a mental health services provider, or reasonable suspicion of same, to the appropriate legal and accreditation authorities.

Application of Policy: 
Total University
Policy Owner: 
VP Finance and Administration/Sr. Associate VP for Administration
Policy Contact: 
Marci Bailey
Date Issued: 
08/01/1995
Last Revised: 
08/01/2003