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.
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Application of Policy:
Total University
Policy Owner:
VP for Finance and Administration
Policy Contact:
Brandi Renton
Date Issued:
08/01/1995
Last Revised:
08/01/2003