Ethics Flashcards
(38 cards)
Duty to Warn - Originated
Tarasoff - CA supreme case
Privileged communication is set by…
State Law
6 Foundational Principles
1: Autonomy
2: Justice
3: Fidelity
4: Veracity
5: Beneficence
6: Maleficence
Examples of specialty certifications…
CCMHC: Certified Clinical
NCSC: School Counselor
Justice
Treat all members fairly
Beneficence
Working towards the good of the client or group
Maleficence
Non maleficence: Do no harm
Defamation
Harm one’s reputation
State Laws govern
Licensing
National govern
Accreditation - Programs
CACREP Accreditation Date
January 1, 2022 - Need to graduate from CACREP in order to apply for NCC
CACREP Accreditation Date
January 1, 2022 - Need to graduate from CACREP in order to apply for NCC
Better if moving between states
Privileged Communication
Client can choose whether information can be shared in court
Varies state to state
Formation of the ACA..
Pushed by American Counselor Education and Supervision
First: APGA
Then: AACD
1992: ACA to reflect what counselors actually do
Buckley Amendment - FERPA
Parent can see child’s middle school record
18 year old can view their educational record
CRC
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Example: Orthopedic Disability
Abandonment
Counselor closes business without referring out
NCC Recertification
every 5 years
retake test or 100 CEUs
Paradoxical Interventions
Client is told to exaggerate a symptom
Contraindicated in cases with homicidal or suicidal clients
Bartering is allowed if
Client requests it:
written contract needed
no harm
relationship is not exploitative
CPT Code
Current Procedural Terminology
Required for health insurance billing
Length of session
Type of treatment modality
Codes required for health insurance…
CPT
ICD
Superbill
Verifies the nature of the counselor-client interaction
Client Centered Consultation*
Consulting, ultimate goal is to help the client.
For example, supervisor suggests a treatment plan for your client