NCE - Ethics
Parson -
roots in counseling profession through vocational guidance
book: Choosing a vocation
side note: During World War I, the U.S. Army asked psychologists to develop assessment devices to
screen out unfit draftees, to place draftees in appropriate jobs, and to select qualified persons for officer
training
Super -
replaced vocational guidance with counseling psychology
Professional Organizations -
1. American Counseling Association (ACA)
2. American Psychological Association (APA) Division 17
ACA -
Organized into 18 divisions
Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) -
establish criteria to develop standards and to accredit master's and doctoral level counselor
training programs.
The National Board of Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) -
started by ACA, now indep with ties to ACA
Certification -
Counselor certification is a process that recognizes the qualification of individuals to engage in the
professional practice of counseling.
, Normally, certifications are given by professional organizations, though states or training facilities may
also offer certifications.
Currently, the NBCC offers certification in six specialized areas:
1. Career counselor,
2. Gerontological counselor,
3. School counselor,
4. Mental health counselor,
5. Community counselor, and
6. Addictions counselor
States also offered specialty certifications for specific settings, and before the establishment of state
licensure, certification was the only credential in counseling offered by some states. For example, school
counselors are required to be certified through the state department of education in all 50 states.
School certification limits the counselor to counseling only in schools within the state
Licensure -
Licensure pertains to the legal status of the practice of counseling and protects both the public and
the profession.
Licensure is dependent upon the state laws that control and regulate the counseling profession. State
laws include descriptions of the nature and limits of counseling practice and descriptions of exempt
settings
Licensure is distinguished from certification in that licensure:
a. Enables the counselor to practice independently
b. Is regulated by state licensing boards, and
c. Is required for third party payment
Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice -
Fundamentally, ethical codes are developed by professional associations and licensing boards to
protect and promote the welfare of clients. Other
purposes for codes of ethics include:
1. Educate members of the profession about ethical conduct,
2. Enhance the public's trust in the profession,
3. Provide a means to ensure accountability by enforcing standards,
Parson -
roots in counseling profession through vocational guidance
book: Choosing a vocation
side note: During World War I, the U.S. Army asked psychologists to develop assessment devices to
screen out unfit draftees, to place draftees in appropriate jobs, and to select qualified persons for officer
training
Super -
replaced vocational guidance with counseling psychology
Professional Organizations -
1. American Counseling Association (ACA)
2. American Psychological Association (APA) Division 17
ACA -
Organized into 18 divisions
Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) -
establish criteria to develop standards and to accredit master's and doctoral level counselor
training programs.
The National Board of Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) -
started by ACA, now indep with ties to ACA
Certification -
Counselor certification is a process that recognizes the qualification of individuals to engage in the
professional practice of counseling.
, Normally, certifications are given by professional organizations, though states or training facilities may
also offer certifications.
Currently, the NBCC offers certification in six specialized areas:
1. Career counselor,
2. Gerontological counselor,
3. School counselor,
4. Mental health counselor,
5. Community counselor, and
6. Addictions counselor
States also offered specialty certifications for specific settings, and before the establishment of state
licensure, certification was the only credential in counseling offered by some states. For example, school
counselors are required to be certified through the state department of education in all 50 states.
School certification limits the counselor to counseling only in schools within the state
Licensure -
Licensure pertains to the legal status of the practice of counseling and protects both the public and
the profession.
Licensure is dependent upon the state laws that control and regulate the counseling profession. State
laws include descriptions of the nature and limits of counseling practice and descriptions of exempt
settings
Licensure is distinguished from certification in that licensure:
a. Enables the counselor to practice independently
b. Is regulated by state licensing boards, and
c. Is required for third party payment
Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice -
Fundamentally, ethical codes are developed by professional associations and licensing boards to
protect and promote the welfare of clients. Other
purposes for codes of ethics include:
1. Educate members of the profession about ethical conduct,
2. Enhance the public's trust in the profession,
3. Provide a means to ensure accountability by enforcing standards,
