risk management for psychologist parenting coordinators matthew j. sullivan, ph.d. apa, 2008
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Risk Management for Psychologist Parenting
CoordinatorsMatthew J. Sullivan, Ph.D.
APA, 2008
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Risky Business The Legal/Psychological Hybrid Role
Demanding specialized knowledge and skill in legal domains
Legal procedure, relevant case law, legal writing Demanding specialized knowledge and skill in
psychological domains H-C family systems, child development, etc.
Dispute Resolution mediation, settlement processes, arbitration,
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Two PC Stories The Santa Clara County experience (1998-
2000) A California Psychologist PC (2006-8)
Sullivan, M.J., Ethical, Legal and Professional Practice Issues Involved in Practicing as a Psychologist Parent Coordinator
in Child Custody Cases, FCR, 42 (3) 2004
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Multiple Review Agencies Legal
Court review Judicial codes
Psychological Professional licensing boards
Board of consumer affairs Professional organizations
APA ethics committee
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Multiple Standards Legal
Grievances, Appeals Legislation
Psychological APA Forensic Specialty, APA Ethics, PC standards
(forthcoming) AFCC PC guidelines Licensing standards
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Common areas of Risk Informed Consent Multiple Roles Competence Record Keeping Due process (legal) Impartiality/Bias - procedural, substantive
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Risk Management for the PC Practitioner Court-sanctioned Role
Quasi-judicial immunity Qualified and Competent Consultation Case load, self-care Maximum Liability coverage