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  1. A licensed counselor receives a subpoena for a client's therapy records. What is the counselor's FIRST ethical obligation?

    Answer: Contact the client to inform them and discuss options

    The counselor's first obligation is to inform the client about the subpoena and discuss their options, including the possibility of asserting privilege.

  2. A counselor's former client, whom they terminated with 18 months ago, asks the counselor on a date. According to the ACA Code of Ethics, which response is MOST appropriate?

    Answer: Decline, as romantic relationships with former clients are prohibited for 5 years

    The ACA Code of Ethics requires a minimum 5-year waiting period after termination before any romantic relationship with a former client.

  3. A counselor discovers that a colleague is practicing under impairment due to substance abuse. According to the ACA Code of Ethics, what is the counselor's obligation?

    Answer: Encourage the colleague to seek help and address the impairment

    The ACA Code of Ethics requires counselors to first assist impaired colleagues by encouraging them to seek help, with reporting as a subsequent step if needed.

  4. In a managed care environment, an insurance company denies continued authorization for a client who the counselor believes still needs treatment. What is the counselor's PRIMARY ethical obligation?

    Answer: Advocate for the client by appealing the denial and documenting medical necessity

    The counselor has an ethical obligation to advocate for the client's continued treatment by appealing insurance denials and documenting medical necessity.

  5. A counselor is asked to provide expert testimony in a child custody case for a family they are counseling. What is the MOST ethically appropriate response?

    Answer: Decline and recommend an independent custody evaluator

    Serving as both therapist and forensic evaluator represents a harmful dual role. The counselor should recommend an independent evaluator.

  6. Under HIPAA, which of the following situations permits disclosure of protected health information WITHOUT client authorization?

    Answer: When required by a state mandatory reporting law for suspected child abuse

    Mandatory reporting laws for suspected child abuse are a legally recognized exception to HIPAA's authorization requirement.