OLERE OLERE - Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Crisis Intervention and Duty to Protect

Question 1

Under Oklahoma law, when a licensed counselor has reasonable cause to believe a client poses an imminent credible threat to an identifiable third party, what is the counselor's primary legal duty?

Accepted Answer

Warn the potential victim and/or notify law enforcement

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Maintain strict confidentiality without exception

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Consult only with a supervisor and take no independent action

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Document the threat and wait until the next scheduled session

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the scope of Oklahoma's duty-to-protect obligation for LPCs?

Accepted Answer

It applies when a client makes a serious, credible threat against an identifiable person

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It applies only to threats involving firearms

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It is triggered by any expression of anger toward another person

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It requires counselors to hospitalize every client who mentions conflict with others

Question 3

A proper suicide risk assessment by an Oklahoma LPC should include which of the following components?

Accepted Answer

Assessment of plan, means, intent, history, and protective factors

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A no-suicide contract as the sole required intervention

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Immediate hospitalization for any client who acknowledges past suicidal ideation

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Referral to a psychiatrist before any clinical decision is made

Question 4

When an Oklahoma LPC determines a client requires emergency hospitalization during a session, what is the counselor's ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Document the crisis assessment, the rationale, and all referral and follow-up steps taken

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Discharge the client immediately and close the case

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Notify the client's employer as the primary action

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Transfer all clinical records to the hospital without client consent

Question 5

Under Oklahoma statute, a counselor may breach confidentiality to prevent harm when:

Accepted Answer

There is a credible risk of imminent serious harm to self or others

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A client has been diagnosed with any anxiety disorder

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A third party requests clinical information about the client

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The client has missed three or more consecutive appointments

Question 6

A safety plan developed for a suicidal client in Oklahoma clinical practice should include which of the following elements?

Accepted Answer

Warning signs, coping strategies, support contacts, and emergency crisis resources

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Only the counselor's office phone number

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A legal liability waiver signed by the client

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Board-approved language reviewed before each use