Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards
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When an SAC consults with a supervisor about a difficult case, which practice best protects client confidentiality?
Answer: Using only identifying details necessary to obtain useful guidance
Consultation should use only the minimum necessary information to protect client privacy while still obtaining meaningful professional guidance.
Cultural competence in SAC practice requires the counselor to:
Answer: Recognize and adapt services to address the student's cultural background and values
Cultural competence means actively adapting practice to honor and incorporate the student's cultural context rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
An SAC who suspects a student is being abused at home is REQUIRED by law to:
Answer: Report the suspicion to the designated child protective services agency
Mandatory reporting laws require SACs to report suspected abuse to child protective services immediately without independent investigation.
The ethical principle of 'nonmaleficence' obligates the SAC to:
Answer: Avoid actions that could cause harm to the student
Nonmaleficence means 'do no harm' — the counselor must avoid practices or actions that could injure or harm the client.
A student who is 16 asks the SAC not to tell their parents that they are receiving counseling for depression. The SAC should:
Answer: Evaluate applicable state laws, school policy, and the student's best interest before deciding
State laws, school policies, and clinical judgment must all be weighed together when determining parental notification for minor students.
Professional boundaries in SAC practice are MOST important because they:
Answer: Protect both the student and the counselor and maintain the integrity of the therapeutic relationship
Clear boundaries safeguard the therapeutic relationship, prevent exploitation, and maintain professional integrity for both parties.
Which scenario represents an appropriate use of self-disclosure by an SAC?
Answer: Briefly mentioning a personal struggle to normalize the student's experience when clinically relevant
Appropriate self-disclosure is brief, purposeful, and serves the student's therapeutic needs rather than the counselor's personal needs.