How to avoid Crossing Boundaries as the Professional Counselor In today’s society, any professional shall adhere and follow rules and regulations, when providing a service to the public. The question, if or/when the professional faced with a conflict of interest, where ethics and morality included, the procedure or guidelines implicated to follow, necessary for protection and prevention of conflict when addressing both parties. “A substance abuse counselor when sworn in must adhere and maintain professionalism and follow all federal, state, local laws, and the code of ethics, per the American Counseling Association as mandated”(Stevens & Smith, 2013). When a professional counselor, faced with an ethical dilemma, arising from a conflict of interest…
A professional counselor’s actions are viewed as high standards, therefore the ACACE are guideline set in place to ensure counselors know how to conduct themselves correctly as to avoid undesirable predicaments. A client is not trying to establish an improper relationship when seeking help for behavior, and emotional problems from a professional counselor, but the clientele is trying to improve his/her psychological condition. The ACACE comprises, but not limited to areas of counseling relationships, professional responsibility, confidentiality and privacy, and resolving ethical issues…
Case Study Viginette One of the wonderful things brought about by science and technology is the use of Internet. Internet is a mechanism which makes the lives of people more diverse, colorful and richer. Through the Internet, people are able to find more jobs and opportunities in foreign shores. Communication on a daily basis is also made easier because of e-mails and other instant messaging software and programs. Further, social networking websites allow relatives in faraway land to connect with their loved ones completely.…
Comparing Codes of Ethics The very nature of the counseling profession places professional counselors in close proximity with people, information, and influence. Due to this, ethical dilemmas can arise throughout the course of this work. To help aid in the protection of counselors, and to provide a framework for ethical practice, ethical codes have been developed and instituted within the profession. As Beuchamp and Childress stated (as cited in Calley, 2009), “in the counseling profession, ethical standards are required to protect clients, guide professional behavior, ensure the autonomy of professionals, increase the status of the profession, enhance the client 's and the community 's trust in the profession, and articulate collegial conduct between professionals,” (p. 476).…
I agree with your statement of embracing the philosophy that views each client and situation as individual and unique. I have several friends who had negative counseling experiences during their childhood. They mentioned the counselor not relating or understanding them. Our professional philosophy should include positive reinforcement.…
Accountability is what the United States Army revolves around. Without accountability the United States Army would be chaos. But I digress. The definition of accountability is the fact or condition of being accountable or held responsible. There is no progress within yourself, your team, your life without accountability.…
The counselor is expected to act ethically, providing the client with complete, accurate and non-prejudiced information. They are required to measure the efficiency of the treatment and provide referral options to the client if need…
Implementing an electronic health record (EHR) strategy for a medical organization has the potential, and capacity, to transform the enterprise. However, simply purchasing and installing an EHR is not enough to improve quality of care or enhance patient experiences. Leveraging advanced technology to full advantage requires extensive training, and for many providers, the learning curve is steep. Training physicians how to access, organize and share data is critical for successful implementation. Here are a few tips to ensure teaching programs cover all the basics and empower physicians and their teams to exploit key features of their organizations EHR.…
The first component, foundation, dictates how the school counseling program is managed and delivered. The last component, accountability, determines how students are different as a result of the program. For example, a professional school counselor must lay the foundation of a comprehensive school counseling program by developing a school counseling philosophy and personal mission statement. By identifying personal beliefs, and envisioning student outcomes through a vision statement that aligns with the school’s mission, student competencies, and standards. School counselors are also held to professional standards that include knowledge, skill, and attitudes that ensure they are equipped to maintain “integrity, leadership, and professionalism” as outlined in the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors (Stone, 2013).…
Professionalism is a must for a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student or DPT program to be truly successful. The American Physical Therapy Association adheres to seven core values, which encompass and promote professionalism: Accountability, altruism, compassion/caring, excellence, integrity, professional duty, and social responsibility (APTA Core Values, n.d.). Doctor of physical therapy students should understand, display, and develop these core values throughout their professional program and career. This can be accomplished through continually reassessing oneself and emulating professors, colleagues, and leaders who display these characteristics.…
Assessment of The Whole Self The provision of evaluation entails the collection of data to identify, examine, assess, and address the problems, issues, and situations of clients in the counseling relationship. Assessments likewise help in determining what questions to ask and how the resulting information will be utilized in arriving at a diagnosis (Jones, 2010). Whether a clinician practices in a school, private practice, or other health care settings, assessment play an integral role (Hutchinson, 2015). Assessing The Whole Person The practice of counseling is associated with assessment and diagnosis and is indispensable for designing treatment.…
The standard definition when most people think of accountability or being accountable is accepting responsibility. Though this is true, to me accountability means: letting your actions rise above your excuses, overcome your fear and accept responsibility for the consequences you are accountable for. Accountability is liberating and requires a willingness to answer questions from those people affected by your actions. Accountability means to have the ability to follow through with your commitments you make for yourself or for others. It means honoring, exceeding, and improving standards.…
This dissertation is about accountability in decision-making processes for routine and non-routine settings. The study identifies two research problems linked to each other. The first research problem is the disconnect in the public administration’s literature of the micro (individual) and macro (societal) levels of accountability (Dubnick, 2014) and the conceptualization of accountability primarily for routine contexts. The second research problem is a practical problem related to the individual experience of being accountable for the adoption of unfamiliar hazard mitigation measures in natural hazard mitigation plans.…
Assessments are also used to make sure the client is receiving the right service and their needs can be met through the person/agency assessing them (Hepworth, 2013). Assessments are usually completed individually or through a collaboration with other professionals. Before a social worker can provide proper services to a client, the social worker needs to understand where the problem is coming from. Assessments are used as a guide to tackle the root of the problem in a client’s life. In my reflection paper, I did not touch on my ability to assess clients, but I do believe this was a work in progress.…
A counselor applies, evaluates and researchers to reflect on their own work. They are professionals who want to have a full comprehension of the domains of psychology and the understating of linking the knowledge to the real realm of the society. A counselor’s knowledge impacts the life of professionals…