Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice Flashcards
what group was opposed to counseling licensure?
psychologists
in 1970s AACD or ACA focused on credentialing this led to
NBCC, national board of certified counselors.
by passing NCE a counselor obtain_____given by NBCC.
NCC, general certification for counselors
scope of practice means
counselors should only practice using techniques they have been trained in
Ethics
describe standards of conduct by ACA and NBCC.
most ethical dilemmas are related to
confidentiality
landmark case Tarasoff v. Board pf Regents Uni California
the duty to warn if someone might experience foreseeable harm.
defamation
counselor reveals info that is extremely damaging to the client’s reputation.
Beneficence
counselor works for the good of the client/group
Justice
implied typically with groups means to treat everyone fairly
nonmaleficence
counselor will do no harm
state laws govern title usage/practice BUT not
accreditation (programs) via CACREP
exceptions to confidentiality is…
joking about self-harm, giving things away after depression episode, history of suicide attempts
statements of disclosure include
- counselor’s qualifications, office hours, and billing policies
- emergency procedures, therapy techniques,
- confidentiality is desirable but not guaranteed in groups
privileged communication
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
priviledged communication does not apply to
cases of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation; suicide, homicide; hospitalization needs, counselor victim of malpractice. and does not apply to minors.
a counselor in a state that doesn’t comply with privileged communication…what happens if you refuse to testify?
you could be held in contempt court
during counseling a 42 y/o male has SI you should…
contact his wife and advise her of suicide precautions
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…
turn over test scores and records.
one impetus of counselor licensing is
Psychology licensure sought to restrict counselors’ practice so they could not accept third-party payment insurance or managed care companies.
