1. If the counselor can no longer continue to complete the case due to changes in work arrangements, the case should be referred to another counselor in advance.
2. During the consultation process, if factors unfavorable to the consultation occur, or the counselor feels unable to complete the consultation, the case should be referred to another counselor in a timely manner.
3. When referring a case, the client should be informed of the reason for the referral, and the referral should be made with the client's consent.
4. When referring a case, the "Psychological Counseling Case Referral Registration Form" should be filled out in detail and referred to another counselor along with the consultation record of the case.
5. The counselor accepting the referral should carefully understand the basic information of the case and make an appointment for an interview with the client in a timely manner.
6. When the counselor believes that the case is not within the scope of consultation, it should be referred to relevant departments (hospitals or other professional psychological counseling and treatment institutions) in a timely manner.
7. Referral Process
First, cases that are beyond the scope of psychological counseling and require medication or other treatments, such as mental illness, depression, sleep disorders, etc.
1. Provide feedback to the person concerned, inform the person's guardian and relevant personnel in a timely manner, and issue a "Referral Form" at the same time;
2. Recommend a designated referral unit for further diagnosis and treatment, and maintain attention.
Second, beyond the scope of the psychological counselor's personal ability, it is necessary to refer to other counselors and counseling institutions (with multiple relationships with the psychological counselor).
1. Explain the reason for the referral to the client
2. Recommend a designated referral counselor (or unit)
3. Fill out the "Referral Form"
Third, the client requests to change the counselor or mental health institution.
1. Recommend a designated referral unit
2. Fill out the "Referral Form"
Attached: Table 1 "Psychological Counseling Case Referral Registration Form"
Table 2 "Referral Informed Consent Form"
