Arizona Board Of Psychologist Examiners Meeting

The American Counseling Association and the American Mental Health Counselors Association Codes of Ethics both provide guidance and direction in making ethical decisions for their members (ACA, 2005) (AMHCA, 2010). Both the ACA and the AMHCA Codes of Ethics cover a wide range of moral and ethical situations that could present themselves to mental health professionals. Both of these codes of ethics have significant impacts on the counseling profession. The tools provided by these codes of ethics ensure that mental health professionals are able to conform to the regulations set forth. They address common concerns from varying points of view. Understanding these codes of ethics is essential to all mental

According to Porter, Gildon, & Zgliczynski (2000), people claiming to be counselors is a serious problem in the state of California because no formal standards are set for appropriate licensure except for that of a marriage counselor. This lack of standards and credentials causes many problems for those seeking advice and assistance with a particular problem. More importantly, the public is not protected even if they take a case to court and the “counselor” is found guilty. What is to be taken away? He can continue to practice because he does not have a certificate to begin with. Lreh

Professional counselors and their staff are exposed to sensitive client information and records. The helpful receptionist and whose privilege videos, show how to apply both the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics (ACA Code of Ethics) and state board counseling laws to common ethical scenarios. The content explores aspects designed to call attention to favorable and unfavorable skills and techniques in handling such matters. These two videos demonstrate the limitations of confidentiality and privileged information. As a professional counselor one is expected to uphold the principles of confidentiality and privilege according to the ACA Code of Ethics and state laws. One may conclude that the helpful receptionist video shows clear violations of confidentiality. While the whose privilege video indicates the significance of insuring that counselors comprehend state laws and ethics codes pertaining to confidentiality and privilege. Furthermore, counseling professionals are held accountable for violating ethics codes and state laws as well as training staff on informed consent.

If psychologists learn of misuse or misrepresentation of their work, they take reasonable steps to correct or minimize the misuse or misrepresentation” in Carolyn’s case the psychologist continued on with the assessment without being aware of family background and allowing a mentally disabled woman to make her own decisions even if they did not benefit Carolyn’s medical or mental health. There was not even an attempt to contact the medical professional Carolyn may have seen from time to time. Apparently there was no written data within this psychologist reach

The EAI indicates that ethical guidelines have changed from individual character to organizational ethics (Ethics Awareness Inventory, 2011). The prime focus of this change are client-patient relationships in psychological counseling and clinical practice (Fisher, (2013). Psychological counseling and clinical practice are both constructed on ethical guidelines with the possibility for misuse of power and negligence to discretion (Fisher,

The article “Duty to Warn and Protect: Not in Texas” cites the 1999 Texas Supreme court decision in the case Thapar v. Zezulka; which stated that counselors do not have a duty to warn and protect because it breaks client/counselor confidentiality (Barbee, Combs, Ekleberry, & Villalobos, 2007). As a result of the 1999 ruling the

A professor of psychology at a university in a large metropolitan area would be at risk of violating several codes of ethics if he tells his abnormal psychology class that he is a psychotherapist in private practice and that they can come to him for therapy during the duration of the semester. Several problems can occur as a result of the professor’s solicitation of his service as a psychotherapist to his students (5.6, American Psychological Association, 2002).

Video presentation: The video clip was quite interesting I found it to be very educational as to the legal obligations of therapists in the mental health field. There were issues that were brought up that were quite important, such as therapists need to understand confidentiality, privileged information, and a therapists responsibility related to reporting suspected child abuse, elder abuse, and/or suicidal ideations, and possibly the most important of them all is a therapists duty to warn. The first case they were

Unit 2 homework and quiz: Psychology’s Voice in the Legal System; Psychologists’ Licensing and Ethical Guidelines.

The two parties of this case are the five appellants, Dr. Melissa A. Alves, Dr. Corey M. Arranz, Dr. Sandrine M. Bosshardt, Dr. Kensa K. Gunter, and the three defendants (appellees), the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Dr. Jill Lee- Barber and Dr. Douglas F. Covey in their individual capacities. The appellants were full-time staff at the Georgia State University Counseling and Testing Center that were terminated due to the initiative of “reduction-in-force” led by Dr. Jill Lee-Barber, the Director of the Center and Dr. Douglass F. Covey, the Vice President of Student Affairs, in 2012.

The main concern for those who oppose the idea of granting prescription privileges, stems from the fear of misdiagnosing and potentially putting a patient at risk due to the inadequate training (Long, 2015). This assumption of inadequate training is due to the difference in medical education and experience between psychologists and physicians. Consequently, due to these differences, many argue that this is enough evidence to show that psychologists are not sufficiently capacitated to prescribe medication (Long, 2015). Several often dispute that the requirements set by the states that currently permit psychologists to prescribe medication, are not enough and require more training in order to master the complexities of drug interactions (Long, 2015). Although it is true that most psychologists, typically do not concentrate on courses that are heavily relevant to a medical treatment, they do have a heavy focus on mental health disorders and how to handle

Lying on the Couch by Irvin D. Yalom has been both entertaining and interesting from a counseling standpoint in that it provides a scandalous and as was in most of the cases, a look at what could go wrong if ethics in a clinical counseling setting go awry. Following the characters of Seymour Trotter, Earnest Lash, and Marshal Streider in working with their clients and with each other the ethical lessons to be learned become obviously apparent, if not emotionally painful. Although, numerous issues arise throughout the book, there were at least three that will be covered within the context of this writing. In consideration of each of these ethical breaches there will be dialog on the nature of the ethical issue or violation, where the ACA ethical code applies, ramifications of the ethical issue or violation on both parties, and application of Kitchener?s five primary ethical principles that were involved or violated. In addition, the justification offered by the characters in the book for their actions or considered actions, application to the situation in the setting of Clinical Mental Health counseling, and indication of personal response to the situation presented. Understanding that the use of these ethical principles and considerations as they apply in counseling are unequivocally valuable tools in helping a practitioner in working with clients to make comprehensive decisions that will not create conflict within their ethical parameters and are aligned with the laws

Two complaints that stood out to me in the Grenyer & Lewis article were poor communication and character. These complaints are very important in a work-related setting. Without a positive body language/character and communication skills, the job itself would become a disaster. During their professional time, psychologists act in such a rude way and bring off a negative feedback to others. In regards to communication, false and misleading information is spreading around that could cause confusion to themselves and others (Grenyer & Lewis, 2012). As any other job, psychologist have access to their job description that more than likely covers the does and don’t with the profession. As far as verification, the 5.01 code in APA describes false or deceptive statements in which psychologist are not supposed to present any wrong or inadequate information. With the character complaints, further actions are taken place if a member has convicted a felony, expulsed or become suspended or loss their licensure for any reason (Grenyer & Lewis, 2012).

Because of the doctors’ profession, a psychiatrist must abide by the ethic of nonmaleficence when it comes to their patients. This article is true, “When conflicts occur among psychologists’ obligations or concerns, they attempt to resolve these conflicts in a responsible fashion that avoids or minimizes harm” (Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, n.d.). For this profession, this is very important because their judgment can have a serious effect on a person mind. If there were no ethics to guide them not to do no harm, psychology could become an unethical profession within the health care system. This ethic could also be the reason for the raise of concern that Dr. McHale has for the detainee.

When discussing the importance of professional boundaries in mental health work, most people think first of relationships between psychotherapists and clients. However, similar boundary considerations are relevant for professor–student relationships, supervisor–supervisee relationships, consultant–consultee relationships, and researcher–participant relationships. Although different dynamics are at play, the relationships psychologists have with each other, with other professionals, and with the general public have boundaries that warrant ethical consideration as well. The American Psychological Association (APA) offers some guidance. The APA Ethics Code says, in Standard 7.07: "Psychologists do not engage in sexual relationships with