Licensed Professional Counselor

They allow the patients to talk about all the issues and problems that they are facing in life, so that the counselor can see the areas that need the most work. This career path is one that allows the people with the exhortation gift or the mercy gift to help those who are struggling, but these professional counselors may face some struggles in their career. Two areas that counselors sometimes struggle with are the confidentiality part of their job and not allowing their patient’s…

According to the authors, it is important for counselors to remain in a self-reflective state in order to achieve self-awareness. Additionally, a self-reflective state will aid the counselor to remain in line with ethical standards. According to ACA’s Code of Ethics (American Counseling Association [ACA], 2014) counselors are responsible for ensuring that they do not impose their personal values upon their clients. Subsequently, the claim is that counselors can only remain in compliance with…

After the suicide of an officer in 2002 when there was no EAP, the police department and the city began to recognize that those experiencing difficulties may need immediate access to mental health professionals. All co-pays associated with seeking counseling are covered by the city, and a counselor is contracted and kept on retainer for such instances. After looking at the results of the Wellness Assessment, I contacted my supervisor on October 12, 2016 at 9:55am and discussed the results and…

start practicing as a professional counselor. This requires hard work, continuous reading and following courses, practicum, and writing and passing my license. The role of a counselor. Before I delve into this I wish to clarify some point that I hold dear to me as far as counseling is a concern; it is the provision of assistance and guidance in solving personal, social, or psychological problems and difficulties, especially by a professional. This guiding role places the counselor at the center…

similarities and differences with other health care professionals in fields of psychology, social work, and psychiatry. The major difference between counselors and other health care professionals is the model they use to assist in providing services to Clients. Counselors use the Wellness Model to help treat Clients where as other health care professionals use the medial model. This model tends to examine mental health as an illness. Counselors when servicing Clients want to help empower…

Carl Roger’s person-centered approach views people as basically good, social, and practical, but that when their basic needs are not met they exhibit frustration and negative emotions (Henderson & Thompson, 2011). Further, counselors who work with this approach believe that people have the ability to manage their own feelings, actions, and thoughts (Henderson & Thompson, 2011). This approach allows the client to understand that they are competent (Henderson & Thompson, 2011). Further, Roger’s…

advice as opposed to mental health counseling (Eliason, Lepore, & Holmes, 2013), referring counselees-congregants to appropriate mental health professional counselors when necessary (Dempsey, Butler, & Gaither, 2016), maintaining records of the counseling sessions, complying with state licensing laws applicable to professional counselors, and obtaining professional liability insurance that covers negligent acts are all practices clergy can apply to minimize liability (Allen, Davey, & Davey,…

A substance abuse counselor can expect a wide variety of different ways in which they can achieve a job in this profession. Educational requirement range from a high school diploma to a master’s degree, depending on the setting, type of work, state regulations, and level of responsibility. At this time in my life I plan on going for my masters’ degree in Social Work and will decide what to do from there. In order for a person to obtain a job as a substance abuse counselor you must pass a…

1) Mental Health Counselor: We are looking to hire a skilled counselor to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals. A counselor who will succeed at our clinic is one that possess the following qualities: you must be compassionate, a good communicator, open-minded, a good listener, pay attention to details, understanding, adaptable, and empathetic. As a mental health counselor, you will help people recognize and explore their emotions through thoughtful and insightful collaboration.…

Unit 10: Developing Your Professional Identity Samantha Cole Coun5004-Survey of Research in Human Development for Professional Counselors Dr. Fazio-Griffith 4/5/18 Developing your Professional Identity The development of a professional identity of a MHC is important as it is with other specializations as well. The identity of a professional counselor has been conceptualized as integrating training alongside the personal attributes in the professional field. (Nugent & Jones,2009) As with any…