ACS Counselor Development & Evaluation Flashcards
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When a supervisee disputes a negative evaluation, the ACS-ethical supervisor should:
Answer: Follow a formal due-process procedure that allows the supervisee to present their perspective
Due process requires that supervisees have a formal avenue to dispute evaluations, protecting both the supervisee's rights and the integrity of the evaluation process.
A supervisor develops a remediation plan for a supervisee who is struggling with basic empathy skills. Which element is MOST essential in the remediation plan?
Answer: Specific, measurable goals with a clear timeline and identified resources for improvement
Effective remediation plans include clear, behavioral goals, measurable benchmarks, a timeline, and identified resources such as additional training or personal counseling.
The ACS Code of Ethics requires that supervisors disclose evaluation criteria to supervisees:
Answer: At the beginning of the supervisory relationship
Supervisors are ethically required to inform supervisees of evaluation criteria at the outset of supervision, ensuring informed participation.
Which of the following BEST describes 'countertransference' as it applies to the supervisor's evaluation of a supervisee?
Answer: The supervisor's unresolved personal issues influencing their objective assessment of the supervisee
Supervisor countertransference can distort evaluations when a supervisor's unresolved personal issues cause them to over- or under-rate a supervisee's performance.
Wellness promotion as part of counselor development in supervision most directly addresses which CACREP standard area?
Answer: Professional counseling orientation and ethical practice
CACREP's professional orientation standards include counselor self-care and wellness as elements of ethical and sustainable professional practice.
When a supervisee has successfully completed their supervisory period, the ACS supervisor's documentation should include:
Answer: A comprehensive summative evaluation and verification of hours, competencies, and ethical conduct
Completion documentation must be comprehensive, covering hours, competency attainment, and ethical conduct to fulfill both professional and licensing board requirements.