CCIS Ethics, Legal Issues & Professional Boundaries 3

Question 1

A counselor is subpoenaed to testify about a client's statements made during crisis counseling. The counselor should first:

Accepted Answer

Consult with an attorney and assert privilege on the client's behalf

Answer

Upon receiving a subpoena, counselors should seek legal guidance and assert privileged communication protections until a court orders otherwise.

Question 2

The Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California ruling established that therapists have a duty to:

Accepted Answer

Warn identifiable third parties of credible threats made by clients

Answer

Tarasoff established the duty to protect identifiable third parties from credible, serious threats made by clients.

Question 3

A crisis counselor discloses personal struggles with depression to a client, saying it will help the client feel understood. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An inappropriate boundary crossing that serves the counselor's needs

Answer

Self-disclosure is ethically appropriate only when it serves the client's therapeutic needs, not the counselor's need for connection or validation.

Question 4

Which standard guides crisis counselors in determining whether their actions could be considered negligent?

Accepted Answer

The reasonable care standard

Answer

Negligence is evaluated against what a reasonably competent professional with similar training would have done under the same circumstances.

Question 5

A minor calls a crisis hotline but refuses to identify themselves or their location. Regarding confidentiality, the counselor must:

Accepted Answer

Continue to engage the caller while assessing risk, respecting their anonymity unless imminent danger exists

Answer

Crisis counselors should engage anonymous callers and assess risk, breaking confidentiality only when imminent danger is established.

(CCIS) Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist Practice Test

(CCIS) Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist Practice Test

CCIS Ethics, Legal Issues & Professional Boundaries 3