LPCC Scope of Practice 3

Question 1

An LPCC without specialized training is asked to provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to a trauma client. The ethical course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline until obtaining proper EMDR training, as competence is required before practice

Answer

Practicing specialized techniques like EMDR without specific training violates the competence standard and is outside the counselor's scope.

Question 2

Under most state laws, which client population requires an LPCC to have additional specialized training before providing services?

Accepted Answer

Children under age 12 requiring play therapy interventions

Answer

Play therapy with young children is a specialized modality requiring additional training beyond standard LPCC preparation.

Question 3

An LPCC discovers a client is also seeing a psychiatrist and a social worker. To operate within scope and best serve the client, the LPCC should:

Accepted Answer

Obtain written consent and coordinate care with the treatment team

Answer

Collaborative care coordination, with client consent, ensures comprehensive and non-duplicative services within the LPCC's scope.

Question 4

Which of the following diagnoses is within the LPCC scope to diagnose and treat?

Accepted Answer

Borderline Personality Disorder with comorbid Major Depressive Disorder

Answer

Personality disorders and mood disorders are within the LPCC diagnostic and treatment scope in most states.

Question 5

A client requests that their LPCC write a letter supporting a psychiatric disability determination for Social Security. This activity is:

Accepted Answer

Within scope when the LPCC has an established therapeutic relationship and documents clinical findings accurately

Answer

LPCCs may write clinical letters supporting disability claims when they are basing the letter on their documented clinical findings and established relationship.

(LPCC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors Certification Practice Test

(LPCC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors Certification Practice Test

LPCC Scope of Practice 3