Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling

by Remley, Theodore P., Jr.; Herlihy, Barbara P.

• ISBN13: 9780137016716
• ISBN10: 0137016719
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-13
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

For undergraduate and graduate courses in Counseling Ethics, Legal Issues in Counseling; a supplement for Introduction to Counseling, Practicum, or Internship courses. From two leading scholars in the field of counseling, and written specifically for the future practicing counselor, this comprehensive volume offers an in-depth examination of the counseling profession. The authors approach each professional issue in counseling from both an ethicalanda legal point-of-view, offering readers a complete, integrated exploration of all facets. Difficult issues are addressed in a straightforward manner, and practical, realistic advice is proffered through vignettes that showcase typical situations and dilemmas faced by practicing counselors.

Table of Contents

Foundations

Introduction

Professional Identity of Counselors

Professional Practice in a Multicultural Society

Issues

Client Rights and Counselor Responsibilities

Confidentiality and Privileged Communication

Records, Subpoenas, and Technology

Competence and Malpractice

Boundary Issues

Counseling Children and Vulnerable Adults

Counseling Families and Groups

Evaluation, Testing, and Diagnosis

Professional Relationships, Private Practice, and Health Care Plans

Issues in Counselor Education

Supervision and Consultation

Research and Publications

Resolving Legal and Ethical Issues

American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

Contact Information

Counseling Disclosure and Agreement Forms

Client Request Form to Transfer Records

Clinical Supervision Model Agreement

Guidelines for Counseling Case Notes

Examples of Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Statutes

Clinical Supervision Model Agreement

References

Author Index

Subject Index

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