Texas LPC Jurisprudence Exam : Questions & Answers Professional Counselors apply... (Ans- Mental health, psychotherapeutic & human development principles LPCs facilitate... (Ans- Human development, life span adjustment; prevent assess, evaluate & treat mental, emotional & behav ioral disorders & distress; conduct assessments & evals; establish Tx plans & goals; evaluate Tx plans & interventions. Counseling is defined as (Ans- Assisting clients through therapeutic relationship, using combo of mental health & development principle s/methods & P/T to achieve mental, emotional, physical, social, moral, educational, spiritual or career -related development & adjustment across the life span. Assessment is defined as (Ans- Selecting, administering, scoring & interpreting instruments designed to assess aptitude's, abilities, achievements, interests, personal characteristics, disabilities & mental, emotional & behavioral D/o What assessments are LPCs NOT able to use? (Ans- Standardized projective techniques such as Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic Apperception. Consulting means... (Ans- The application of scientific principles & procedures in counseling & human development to provide assistance in understanding & solving current or potential problems that the person seeking consultation may have w/ another individual, group or organization. Referral means... (Ans- Evaluating & identifying needs of counselee to determine th e advisability of referral to other specialists, informing the counselor of such judgement & communicating as requested if deemed appropriate to such referral source. LPCs are regulated by... (Ans- Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counsel ors Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as (Ans- Licensed Professional Counselors Act Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed Professional Counselors Act does NOT allow for... (Ans- practice of medicine, law, counseling for government or educational institutions, counselor interns, federal employees, social workers, pastoral counselors, public/private nonprofits, rehab counselors & music therapists. Does the Texas occupational code have a separate specialization for art therapy? (Ans- YES LPCs are regulated by (Ans- Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under (Ans- The Department is State Health Ser vices Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... (Ans- the person is licensed, trained, experienced or expert in counseling & engages in any practice of counseling w/ individuals, couples, families & groups for compensation . Counsel ing treatment intervention means... (Ans- application of cognitive, affective, behavioral, psychodynamic & systemic counseling strategies including developmental, wellness & psychological dysfunction that reflect a pluralistic society. Can a LPC diagnose or treat a physical condition or D/o? (Ans- No Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... (Ans- 9 members appointed by the governor including 5 LPCs (at least 3 in private practice & 1 counselor educator) & 4 members of the p ublic. How long is a Board members term? (Ans- 6 years w/ the terms of 3 members expiring Feb 1 of each odd -
numbered year Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? (Ans- The Board Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? (Ans- The Board What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing complaints? (Ans- 1-written contracts for services, 2 -sign prominently displayed in the place of business & 3 -bill for services provided by persons regulated by the board. Can the board request the department issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a relevant witness? (Ans- YES
