Lpcc law ethics Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is accurate regarding legal requirements for a PCC registered intern's advertisements for his or her professional services? - ANSWER-The ad must include the intern's full name as registered with the BBS, their registration number, the words "professional clinical counselor registered intern" or "PCC registered intern", and the name of their employer or the entity for which they volunteer. "PCCI" can only be used when the title professional clinical counselor registered intern is ...

John Doe, age 19, has chronic paranoid schizophrenia, lives in a group home, and has a conservator who was appointed by the court. Who should give consent to counseling for John? A: John because he is an adult B: any officer of the court C: his caregiver at the group home D: his conservator D: his conservator Courts appoint conservators when a person is unable to manage his or her own affairs. John's conservator is essentially in charge of him, as though he were a minor, and will dete...

John Doe, age 19, has chronic paranoid schizophrenia, lives in a group home, and has a conservator who was appointed by the court. Who should give consent to counseling for John? A: John because he is an adult B: any officer of the court C: his caregiver at the group home D: his conservator - ANSWER-D: his conservator Courts appoint conservators when a person is unable to manage his or her own affairs. John's conservator is essentially in charge of him, as though he were a minor, and ...

Your client, Jordan, has just tested positive for HIV. He is in a relationship and is convinced that if he tells his partner, Julian, he will leave him. What are your ethical responsibilities in this situation? - ANSWER-Maintain confidentiality As a therapist you are legally and ethically required to maintain confidentiality when you are aware that your client is HIV positive. Your client is a 63-year old woman who says that she needs therapy for support since she is caring for her 72-ye...