WEEK 2 PCN 505 DB POSTS
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Topic 2 DQ 1 (Obj. 2.1 and 2.2)
You have seen Janet for the treatment of depression. On intake, she disclosed that she was in AA and had been sober for six months. Janet seems happy with her progress but
looks noncommunicative and upset after several sessions. After six sessions, she discontinues therapy with you. You learn she has engaged another counselor who treats alcohol use and co-occurring disorders. This morning you received notice from your licensing board that Janet filed a complaint against you alleging that you attempted
to treat Janet’s addiction to alcohol and that you did not have the expertise necessary to
do so. You are a Licensed professional counselor but have not obtained addiction training. Based on this information, answer the following questions:
1. Does Janet have a valid complaint? Why or why not?
2. How would you respond to the Licensing board complaint?
3. How would you avoid this type of complaint in the future?
This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.1.i. Ethical standards of professional counseling organizations, credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical and legal considerations in professional counseling.
Janet does have a very reasonable complaint. She should have been turned away from treatment at the beginning of her coming to a session and expressing her issues. Due to
the counselor needing to gain experience or training in addictions, she should have been referred to a counselor with expertise in those areas where she needed help. Counselors practice only within the boundaries of their competence, based on their education, training, supervised experience, state and national professional credentials, and appropriate professional experience (ACA, (2014). ACA Code of Ethics). I would respond with the promise to do better in the future. I would immediately get the training to be of better help if this situation arose again. I would also refer my patient to a counselor who can help them correctly and have the proper education.
It would be best to be educated to lead a happy life and enjoy the world's good things. Education is necessary for a promising and secure future and a stable life.
Your educational degree is considered proof of your knowledge by many. If you are
educated, you have more chances of being heard and taken seriously. As the number of people
diagnosed with mental health issues such as depression rises to new highs, the need for medical
services to treat them is growing too. I think we should learn as much as possible to help in
a wide range of cliental needs. That way, we can be an excellent resource for people with all mental health needs. It takes a lot for a person to stand up and admit that they need some form of help, and I am sure they would be grateful to know you are well-
educated in their specific needs and that their time or money is not wasted. The probability of being investigated by a state licensing board is generally relatively small. Still, the likelihood of a board investigation of a practice is approximately five times that of being sued. Many board complaints are never investigated. If the board decides that
the complaint has no merit or chooses not to study for other reasons, you may not know
that criticism was ever levied against you. Remember, the boards must protect the public and regulate the profession. When operated with integrity and decency, they serve an essential and valuable societal function. While the board may be friendly and helpful, they are not your friends; they are friends of the public and the consumers of mental health services. Boards primarily respond to complaints by clients. Initially, they do not know your story; they only know what the client alleged.
References
ACA, (2014). ACA Code of Ethics: retrieved from https://www.counseling.org/resources/aca- code-of-ethics-pdf
WEEK 2 DB #2 Topic 2 DQ 2 (Obj. 2.3 and 2.4) .docx
Private practitioners should adopt the ACA code of ethics and remain within their professional boundaries. Private practitioners should only practice within their educational experience. The ACA Code of Ethics states the efforts counselors must take to maintain appropriate documentation, including keeping charts for clients they are
providing services and documenting all interactions in detail. Reports should be done promptly to help the client progress, and documentation should be professional and accurate (American Counseling Association, ACA, 2014). There are four different types of insurance plans for members of the ACA. Professional liability insurance, life, disability, dental insurance, liberty mutual home and auto insurance, and long-term care
insurance. There are also many other ways to help counselors save money, including hotels, if needed and rental cars. The ACA Code of Ethics states that the primary responsibility of counselors is to respect the dignity and promote the welfare of clients (American Counseling Association, ACA, 2014).
References
American Counseling Association. (2014). 2014 ACA Code of Ethics. Retrieved from https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2014-code-of-
ethics- finaladdressc97d33f16116603abcacff0000bee5e7.pdf?sfvrsn=5d6b532c_0
CAT 1
Part of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR), the state’s Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists –henceforth the “”– issues the credentials you’ll need to engage in professional counseling throughout the state. As you go through the process of
becoming licensed, you’ll find the information and forms you need to make an application through the State Board.
The full credential that allows you to engage in professional counseling is the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Before you can qualify to become an LPC you’ll need to gain supervised counseling experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC Associate).
While the LLR and State Board serve as your starting point for making an application, the State Board has contracted with the national organization, the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE), to process all LPC Associate and LPC licensure applications.
Becoming fully licensed as an LPC is a process that involves these basic steps:
Earn a qualifying graduate degree in Counseling or a closely related field that includes a practicum
Pass an exam that’s sponsored by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Become an LPC Associate and accrue hours of supervised counseling work experience
Apply for a full LPC license
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