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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 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 are licensed within the state where you are workingwork. 
• 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.
• If asked for a diagnosis of 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 or credentialed.
• Consider providing in writing to the counselee an overview of the type of care you are able to offer and what you are not able to provide.

Duty to Report

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 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. 

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