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This information is for all ministers and staff who do spiritual care as a part of their field ministry work with Reliant. These guidelines are being given to reduce the risk to Reliant employees and Reliant as an organization. Reliant's ministry is not intended to help to train or develop counselors.

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• Clarify that you are not a professional counselor or therapist unless you have a specific licenseare licensed within the state you are working.
• If you have a certification or credential but are not licensed, ensure that the individual you are providing care to understands the difference between the services you can offer and what a licensed counselor or therapist treats.
• Do not attempt to diagnose a physical or mental condition or provide medical advice about any medications they are taking.
• If asked for a diagnosis of their a mental state, direct the individual to a licensed counselor or a mental health professional.
• Avoid using the title "counseling" if you're not licensed or certified. For example, avoid the label "Pre-Marriage Counseling" if the pastor or staff member doing the sessions is not licensed.

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All Reliant staff are expected to understand the duty to report requirements within their state and must comply with them. For example, if a person intends to hurt themselves or someone else or if there are elderly or children in danger, there could be is likely a responsibility of the staff member to report this to an appropriate agency. You should not assume a church or clergy exception without prior written verification. 

See: Child welfare policies by state

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