Section D: Relationships With Other Professionals Flashcards
What can the quality of interaction with colleagues influence?
Quality of services provided
D.1. Different approaches: Relationships with colleagues, employers, and employees
Respectful of approaches that are grounded in theory and/or have an empirical or scientific foundation but may differ from their own. Counselor’s acknowledge the expertise of other professional groups and are respectful of their practices
D.1.b Forming relationships
Counselors work to develop and strengthen relationships with colleagues from other disciplines to best serve clients
D.1.c Interdisciplinary teamwork
Counselors who are members of interdisciplinary teams delivering multifaceted services to clients remain focused on how to best serve clients. They participate in and contribute to decisions that affect the wellbeing of clients by drawing on the perspectives, values, and experiences of the counseling profession and those of colleague from other disciplines.
D.1.d Establishing professional and ethical obligations
Counselors who are members of interdisciplinary teams work together with team members to clarify professional and ethical obligations of the team as a whole and of its individual members. When a team decision raises ethical concerns, counselor’s first attempt to resolve the concern within the team. If they cannot reach resolution among team members, counselor’s pursue other avenues to address their concerns consistent with client wellbeing
D.1.e Confidentiality
When counselor’s are required by law, institutional policy, or extraordinary circumstances to serve in more than one role in judicial or administrative proceedings, they clarify roe expectations and the parameters of confidentiality with their colleagues.
D.1.f Personnel selection and assignment
When counselor’s are in a position requiring personnel selection and/or assigning of responsibilities to others, they select competent staff and assign responsibilities compatible with their skills and experiences.
D.1.g Employer policies
The acceptance of employment in an agency or institution implies that counselor’s are in agreement with it general policies and principles. Counselors strive to reach agreement with employers regarding acceptable standards of client care and professional conduct that allow for changes in institutional policy conducive to the growth and development of clients
D.1.h Negative conditions
Counselors alert their employers of inappropriate policies and practices. They attempt to effect changes in such policies are potentially disruptive or damaging to clients or may limit the effectiveness of services provided and change cannot be affected, counselor’s take appropriate further action. Such action may include referral to appropriate certification, accreditation, or state licensure organizations, or voluntary termination of employment
D.1.i protection from punitive action
Counselors do not harass a colleague or employee or dismiss an employee who has acted in a responsible and ethical manner to expose inappropriate employer policies or practices.
D.2.a Consultant competency
When providing formal consultation services, counselor’s have an obligation to review, in writing and verbally, the rights and responsibilities of both counselor’s and consulates. Counselors use clear and understandable language to inform all parties involved about the purpose of the services to be provided, relevant costs, potential risks and benefits, and the limits of confidentiality
