Professional Counseling Study Guide

Professional Counseling Study Guide Basic Counseling Terminology Counseling qualified and licensed at master's level; profession, not a field; only profession whose primary purpose is counseling; wellness and strengthbased approach to treatment; wellness model rather than medical model. Psychology terminal degree is doctorate; one of 56 divisions of the APA; focuses not only on research and practice, but public policy in the field of professional psychology. Required to be a graduate of a doctorate in psychology. Psychiatry terminal degree is doctorate; hold prescribing privileges; qualified as licensed medical doctors. Social Work emphasis on case management; qualified and licensed at the bachelor's level (can pursue master's level licensure). 20/20 Counseling A professional relationship that empowers divers individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education and career goals. ACA Counseling ... Historical factors In the late 19th century society shifted from a farm-based society to a society dependent on manufacturing and transportation which created opportunities for vocational guidance in industrial and education settings. By mid-20th century, counseling began to shift from assessment of skills for employment to a focus on the client's needs and well-being. By 1970's counselors were providing what we now call clinical mental health counseling (this is when professional identity issues began to arise). Current trends ... Counselor Roles Direct Care Advocate Educator Prevention Specialist Supervisor Program Director Business Manager Responsiblities Self Client Community Other Professionals Agencies & Institutions The Counseling Profession Career Paths ... Confidentiality Ethical duty safeguard and protect Belongs to the client Releases and Permissions Privilege Legal protection from forced disclosure in court Belongs to the client Varies by State Privacy A constitutional Right Individual right to control personal information HIPPA and electronic transmissions of records Homeland Security Exceptions to Confidentiality - Disclosure is required to protect clients or identified others from serious and foreseeable harm - Counselors consult with other professionals when in doubt as to the validity of an exception Legal - Mandatory Reporting, Duty to warn and protect, court-ordered, and client waiver of right Financial- managed care, 3rd party payers Ethics Represents minimal and aspirational standards Indicates expected behavior of a group of professionals