Texas LPC Jurisprudence Exam questions and answers 2023.

Professional Counselors apply... Mental health, psychotherapeutic & human development principles LPCs facilitate... Human development, life span adjustment; prevent assess, evaluate & treat mental, emotional & behavioral disorders & distress; conduct assessments & evals; establish Tx plans & goals; evaluate Tx plans & interventions. Counseling is defined as Assisting clients through therapeutic 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 Selecting, administering, scoring & 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? Standardized projective techniques such as Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic Apperception. Consulting means... The application of scientific principles & 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... Evaluating & identifying needs of 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... Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as Licensed Professional Counselors Act Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed Professional Counselors Act does NOT allow for... 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? YES LPCs are regulated by Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under The Department is State Health Services Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... the person is licensed, trained, experienced or expert in counseling & engages in any practice of counseling w/ individuals, couples, families & groups for compensation. Counseling treatment intervention means... application of 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? No Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... 9 members appointed by the governor including 5 LPCs (at least 3 in private practice & 1 counselor educator) & 4 members of the public. How long is a Board members term? 6 years w/ the terms of 3 members expiring Feb 1 of each odd-numbered year Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? The Board Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? The Board What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing complaints? 1-written contracts for services, 2-sign 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? YES Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license confidential? No, the nature of charges, disciplinary proceedings & final disciplinary actions including warnings & reprimands by the board are subject to disclosure. Does an LPC have to display their license? Yes, in an appropriate in public manner. How frequently does an LPC have to renew their license? Biennially w/ no violations of the chapter & w/ appropriate continuing education requirements met. When does the board notify an LPC that the license is expiring? No later than the 30th day before the expiration date of the license. What happens when a license has been expired for one year or more? A new license can be obtained by complying with the requirements & procedures for obtaining an original license. When is an LPC subject to disciplinary action by the board? 1-violates the chapter, rule or code of ethics; 2-commits an act for which the license holder is liable under the civil practice and remedies code; 3-is legally committed to an institution because of mental incompetence from any cause; 4-directly or indirectly offers to pay or agrees to except remuneration to or from any person for securing or soliciting a patient or patronage. If an LPC is subject to disciplinary action the board can... 1-revoke or suspend the person's license; 2-refuse to renew the persons license; 3-suspend the persons license and place the person on probation with the license suspension probated; 4-Reprimand the person. Is the license holder entitled to a hearing before a sanction is imposed by the board? Yes, conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Can a license be suspended temporarily without notice or a hearing? Yes, if the evidence or information presented that continued practice by the license holder would constitute a continuing an eminent threat to the public welfare. Can the board order a license holder to pay a refund to a consumer? Yes, as a result of an informal settlement conference or in addition to imposing administrative penalty. It may not exceed the amount the consumer paid to the license holder for services. What is considered a criminal offense under the board regulations? 1-engaging in the practice of professional counseling without holding a license; 2-representing the person by the title "License Professional Counselor" or "Licensed Counselor" without holding a license; 3- representing the person by the title "Licensed Professional Counselor Art Therapist," "Art Therapist," or by the initials "LPC-AT" or "AT." What is the amount of administrative penalty imposed by the board? May not be less than $50 or more than $5,000 for each violation. each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for the purpose of imposing a penalty. What is the amount of administrative penalty based on? 1-The seriousness of the violation; 2-economic harm caused; 3-history of previous violations; 4-amount necessary to deter future violations; 5-Efforts to correct the violation; 6-any other matter that Justice may require. How will the department notify an LPC if a violation is reported? The department will give written notice of the violation including 1-brief summary of the alleged violation; 2-amount of the administrative penalty recommended by the department; 3-information of the person's right to a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty or both. How long does person have to respond after receiving the notice of violation and penalty? Within 10 days after the date the person receives the notice. Can respond w/ 1-accepting the determination & penalty of the department; or 2-make a request for a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty or both. What are decisions the board may give regarding a violation? 1- violation occurred and impose in administrative penalty; or 2-violation did not occur. What are an LPC's options following the board's decision on a violation? To pay or appeal. Within 30 days after the date of the board's order becomes final a person can 1-pay the administrative penalty or 2-file a petition for judicial review contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty or both. What happens if the person does not pay the administrative penalty? The attorney general may sue to collect the penalty. True or false? A licensee shall not make any false, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent or exaggerated claims or statements about the licensees services. TRUE A false, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent or exaggerated claim/statement could include (but not limited to)... 1-effectiveness of services; 2- licensee's qualifications, capabilities, background, training, experience, education, professional affiliations, fees, products or publications; 3-The practice or field of counseling. True or false? A licensee shall not make false or misleading claims/statements about services of mental health organizations or agencies effectiveness of service, qualifications or products. TRUE True or false? A licensee shall discourage a client from holding exaggerated or false ideas about the licensees professional services. TRUE True or false? A licensee does NOT have to take action to correct false or exaggerated ideas held by a client if the licensee learns of this. FALSE, licensee shall take immediate & reasonable action to correct falseideas held by client. True or false? A licensee has to make reasonable efforts to discourage others from making misrepresentations, exaggerated or deceptive claims about the licensee's practice or services. TRUE, and the licensee shall take immediate and reasonable action to correct the statement. True or false? A licensee can provide counseling anywhere anytime and in any way. FALSE, a licensee can provide counseling only in the context of a professional relationship regardless of setting. What does a licensee have to provide in writing to an individual before counseling services begin? 1-fees and arrangement for payment; 2-counseling purposes, goals and techniques; 3- any restrictions placed on license by the board; 4-limits of confidentiality; 5-any intent of the licensee to use another individual to provide counseling treatment intervention to the client; 6-supervision of the licensee by another licensed healthcare professional; 7-name address and telephone number of the board for the purpose of reporting violations; 8-plan for the custody and control of the individual's mental health records in the event of the licensee's death, incapacity or termination of the licensee's counseling practice.