(b) Advanced understanding.

1. (1) Counselors clearly explain to clients, prior to entering the counseling relationship, all financial arrangements related to professional services, including the use of collection agencies or legal measures for nonpayment.
2. (2) See 17 CAR § 390-111(c).

(c) Establishing fees.

1. (1) In establishing fees for professional counseling services, counselors consider the financial status of clients and locality.
2. (2) In the event that the established fee structure is inappropriate for a client, assistance is provided in attempting to find comparable services of acceptable cost.
3. (3) See 17 CAR § 390-110(e), 17 CAR § 390-403(a), and 17 CAR § 390-403(b).

(d) Bartering discouraged.

1. (1) Counselors ordinarily refrain from accepting goods or services from clients in return for counseling services because such arrangements create inherent potential for:

   1. (A) Conflicts;
   2. (B) Exploitation; and
   3. (C) Distortion of the professional relationship.

2. (2) Counselors may participate in bartering only if:

   1. (A) The relationship is not exploitive;
   2. (B) The client requests it;
   3. (C) A clear written contract is established; and
   4. (D) Such arrangements are an accepted practice among professionals in the community.
3. (3) See 17 CAR § 390-106(a).