Professional Counselor Jurisprudence Exam Study
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Professional Counselors apply... - ANSWER - Mental health,
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psychotherapeutic & human development principles
LPCs facilitate... - ANSWER - Human development, life span adjustment;
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prevent assess, evaluate & treat mental, emotional & behavioral disorders
& distress; conduct assessments & evals; establish Tx plans & goals;
evaluate Tx plans & interventions.
Counseling is defined as - ANSWER - Assisting clients through therapeutic
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relationship, using combo of mental health & development
principles/methods & P/T to achieve mental, emotional, physical, social,
moral, educational, spiritual or career-related development & adjustment
across the life span.
Assessment is defined as - ANSWER - Selecting, administering, scoring &
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interpreting instruments designed to assess aptitude's, abilities,
achievements, interests, personal characteristics, disabilities & mental,
emotional & behavioral D/o
,What assessments are LPCs NOT able to use? - ANSWER - Standardized X X
projective techniques such as Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception
Test, Thematic Apperception.
Consulting means... - ANSWER - The application of scientific principles &
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procedures in counseling & human development to provide assistance in
understanding & solving current or potential problems that the person
seeking consultation may have w/ another individual, group or organization.
Referral means... - ANSWER - Evaluating & identifying needs of
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counselee to determine the advisability of referral to other specialists,
informing the counselor of such judgement & communicating as requested
if deemed appropriate to such referral source.
LPCs are regulated by... - ANSWER - Texas Occupations Code Chapter
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503 - Professional Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also
known as - ANSWER - Licensed Professional Counselors Act
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Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka
Licensed Professional Counselors Act does NOT allow for... - ANSWER - X X
practice of medicine, law, counseling for government or educational
institutions, counselor interns, federal employees, social workers, pastoral
counselors, public/private nonprofits, rehab counselors & music therapists.
Does the Texas occupational code have a separate specialization for art
therapy? - ANSWER - YES
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LPCs are regulated by - ANSWER - Texas State Board of Examiners of
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Professional Counselors
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under -
ANSWER - The Department is State Health Services
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Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... -
ANSWER - the person is licensed, trained, experienced or expert in
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counseling & engages in any practice of counseling w/ individuals, couples,
families & groups for compensation.
, Counseling treatment intervention means... - ANSWER - application of
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cognitive, affective, behavioral, psychodynamic & systemic counseling
strategies including developmental, wellness & psychological dysfunction
that reflect a pluralistic society.
Can a LPC diagnose or treat a physical condition or D/o? - ANSWER - No X X
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... -
ANSWER - 9 members appointed by the governor including 5 LPCs (at
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least 3 in private practice & 1 counselor educator) & 4 members of the
public.
How long is a Board members term? - ANSWER - 6 years w/ the terms of
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3 members expiring Feb 1 of each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? - ANSWER - The Board X X
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? -
ANSWER - The Board
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What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on
directing complaints? - ANSWER - 1-written contracts for services, 2-sign
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prominently displayed in the place of business & 3-bill for services provided
by persons regulated by the board.
Can the board request the department issue a subpoena to compel the
attendance of a relevant witness? - ANSWER - YES
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Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license
confidential? - ANSWER - No, the nature of charges, disciplinary
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proceedings & final disciplinary actions including warnings & reprimands by
the board are subject to disclosure.
Does an LPC have to display their license? - ANSWER - Yes, in an
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appropriate in public manner.
How frequently does an LPC have to renew their license? - ANSWER - X X
Biennially w/ no violations of the chapter & w/ appropriate continuing
education requirements met.