Counselor Liability Claim Report: 2nd Edition

Key findings include:

• $7.8 million paid for counselor malpractice claims over the 5-year study period; $8 million paid during the previous 10 years.
• The average total incurred for malpractice claims is $113,642.
• Allegations involving sexual/romantic relationships accounted for 43.9% of malpractice allegations.
• $5,454 average license defense cost; up from $3,727 in the 2014 report, a 46.3% increase.
• Deposition assistance and record request matters increased 456% since the 2014 report.

Risk Control Spotlights:

• Boundaries
• Release of Records​
• Telebehavioral Health
• Documentation
• Supervision
• Preparing for a Deposition​
• Informed Consent
• Reporting to Third Parties
• Identifying Your Client
• What to Do if You Receive a Subpoena