Informed Consent Requirements for Therapists in Kansas (KS)

Overview

Mental health professionals practicing in Kansas must provide informed consent before initiating treatment. This page summarizes the key requirements under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 74-5301 et seq., including minor consent rules, mandatory reporting obligations, and telehealth consent requirements.

Informed Consent Requirements in Kansas

• Credentials, licensure status, and scope of practice
• Treatment plan including goals, methods, and expected duration
• Limits of confidentiality and mandatory reporting responsibilities
• Fee structure and financial policies
• Client's right to request records and file complaints with BSRB

Governing Statute

Kan. Stat. Ann. § 74-5301 et seq.

Minor Consent for Mental Health Treatment

Age of consent for minors: 14 years old in Kansas.

Minors age 14 and older may consent to outpatient mental health treatment without parental consent in Kansas.

Mandatory Reporting Requirements

Governing law: Kan. Stat. Ann. § 38-2223

Psychologists are mandatory reporters. Must report suspected abuse or neglect immediately to DCF or law enforcement.

Telehealth Consent in Kansas

Separate telehealth consent required: Not explicitly required, but recommended as best practice.

Kansas does not impose specific telehealth consent requirements beyond standard informed consent for treatment.

Modality requirements: Video-based synchronous telehealth is the standard. Audio-only and store-and-forward are also permitted.

PSYPACT member: Yes — Kansas participates in PSYPACT, allowing licensed psychologists from other PSYPACT states to provide telehealth services to clients in Kansas.

PSYPACT member state. Non-PSYPACT providers must hold a Kansas license.