Professional Orientation & Ethics Flashcards
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A counselor is subpoenaed for client records in a custody dispute. The client has not consented to disclosure. The counselor should:
Answer: Consult an attorney, assert privilege on the client's behalf, and notify the client
A subpoena does not automatically override privilege; counselors should assert privilege on the client's behalf and seek legal guidance before releasing records.
The NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) credential most commonly held by professional counselors is the:
Answer: National Certified Counselor (NCC)
The National Certified Counselor (NCC) is the flagship credential awarded by the NBCC to counselors who meet national certification standards.
A counselor suspects a colleague is impaired by substance use during work hours. Ethically, the counselor is obligated to:
Answer: Report concerns to the appropriate professional or licensing body to protect clients
ACA ethics require counselors to address colleague impairment through appropriate channels to protect clients from harm.
Which of the following scenarios constitutes an appropriate exception to confidentiality?
Answer: A client discloses credible, specific plans to harm an identifiable third party
The duty to warn (Tarasoff principle) requires breaking confidentiality when a client poses a serious, imminent, and identifiable threat to another person.
CACREP accreditation of counseling programs primarily ensures:
Answer: Programs meet national standards for counselor education quality and curriculum
CACREP sets and enforces national curriculum and faculty standards for counselor education programs to ensure graduate competency.
A client asks a counselor to be their friend on social media. According to the ACA Code of Ethics, the counselor should:
Answer: Decline, as social media connections can blur professional boundaries and compromise confidentiality
The ACA Code of Ethics cautions against online connections with clients that could undermine professional boundaries or compromise confidentiality.
A counselor who charges sliding-scale fees based on client income is demonstrating which ethical principle?
Answer: Justice
Justice in counseling includes fair and equitable access to services; sliding-scale fees help reduce socioeconomic barriers to care.