Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice

Question 1

Is it legal to ask potential employees if they are mentally disabled during an initial interview?

Answer 1

You may ask if they can perform job functions. If they can, they are under no obligation to provide info about disability. They can ask for workplace accommodations.

Question 2

Gloom a deux

Answer 2

Therapist shares client’s perception of helplessness

Question 3

privileged communication

Answer 3

anything said to a counselor by a client will not be divulged outside the counseling setting without the CLIENT’S PERMISSION

CLIENT IS HOLDER OF THE PRIVILEGE

laws vary from state to state

Question 4

bartering

Answer 4

ethics allows the practice of bartering if the client requests it, a written contract is drafted, it does not result in any harm, and the relationship is not exploitative

Question 5

publishing

Answer 5

counselors can only submit manuscripts for consideration ONE journal at a time

multiple/duplicate submissions are unethical

Question 6

nosolgy

Answer 6

also known as formal diagnosis

Question 7

AMA’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT code)

Answer 7

species the exact nature of treatment being utilized/type of mental health service being provided

Question 8

referral fees

Answer 8

NOT ethical