Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice

Question 1

what group was opposed to counseling licensure?

Answer 1

psychologists

Question 2

in 1970s AACD or ACA focused on credentialing this led to

Answer 2

NBCC, national board of certified counselors.

Question 3

by passing NCE a counselor obtain_____given by NBCC.

Answer 3

NCC, general certification for counselors

Question 4

scope of practice means

Answer 4

counselors should only practice using techniques they have been trained in

Question 5

Ethics

Answer 5

describe standards of conduct by ACA and NBCC.

Question 6

most ethical dilemmas are related to

Answer 6

confidentiality

Question 7

landmark case Tarasoff v. Board pf Regents Uni California

Answer 7

the duty to warn if someone might experience foreseeable harm.

Question 8

defamation

Answer 8

counselor reveals info that is extremely damaging to the client’s reputation.

Question 9

Beneficence

Answer 9

counselor works for the good of the client/group

Question 10

Justice

Answer 10

implied typically with groups means to treat everyone fairly

Question 11

nonmaleficence

Answer 11

counselor will do no harm

Question 12

state laws govern title usage/practice BUT not

Answer 12

accreditation (programs) via CACREP

Question 13

exceptions to confidentiality is…

Answer 13

joking about self-harm, giving things away after depression episode, history of suicide attempts

Question 14

statements of disclosure include

Answer 14

1. counselor’s qualifications, office hours, and billing policies
2. emergency procedures, therapy techniques,
3. confidentiality is desirable but not guaranteed in groups

Question 15

privileged communication

Answer 15

anything said in therapy will not be discussed outside of therapy without the client’s permission first
-the client NOT court or counselor can choose to disclose info during legal matters

Question 16

priviledged communication does not apply to

Answer 16

cases of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation; suicide, homicide; hospitalization needs, counselor victim of malpractice. and does not apply to minors.

Question 17

a counselor in a state that doesn’t comply with privileged communication…what happens if you refuse to testify?

Answer 17

you could be held in contempt court

Question 18

during counseling a 42 y/o male has SI you should…

Answer 18

contact his wife and advise her of suicide precautions

Question 19

If you complete an assessment on a client and learn they are in danger, and you receive a legal court order to turn over the test score, you should…

Answer 19

turn over test scores and records.

Question 20

one impetus of counselor licensing is

Answer 20

Psychology licensure sought to restrict counselors’ practice so they could not accept third-party payment insurance or managed care companies.