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I AM LEAVING AN EMPLOYER TO START A PRIVATE PRACTICE, WHAT ARE MY OBLIGATIONS TO INFORM MY CURRENT CLIENTS OF MY DEPARTURE?

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I AM LEAVING AN EMPLOYER TO START A PRIVATE PRACTICE, WHAT ARE MY OBLIGATIONS TO INFORM MY CURRENT CLIENTS OF MY DEPARTURE?

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There is a rule that governs an LPCs practice with respect to notifying clients of a termination of services, Ch. MPSW 20.02(21), Admin Code. The duty is on the licensee, so the licensee should be sure to distinguish between his/her responsibilities and employer interest in a non-competitive arrangement. The licensee may want to utilize resources from their professional organization to see if there are guidelines or advice about reasonable steps to take in a similar situation. Lastly, an LPC may want to seek advice from a private attorney who may be able to discuss contractual liabilities that are not within the domain of the Department.