Ethical & Legal Standards Flashcards
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A dual relationship occurs when a SAC counselor:
Answer: Has both a professional counseling relationship and another role with the same student
A dual relationship exists when a counselor occupies more than one role with a client simultaneously, such as being both a counselor and a coach, which can compromise objectivity.
Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates a violation of professional boundaries by a SAC counselor?
Answer: Exchanging personal cell phone numbers with a student for after-hours contact
Providing personal contact information to students blurs professional boundaries and creates inappropriate access outside the designated counseling relationship.
A student's IEP team requests that the SAC counselor share detailed substance use assessment results. Before sharing, the counselor must ensure:
Answer: The student's parents have signed a specific release of information
Sharing substance use assessment data requires written consent from a parent or eligible student, as these records may be protected under both FERPA and 42 CFR Part 2.
The ethical principle of 'justice' in SAC practice PRIMARILY means:
Answer: Providing all students with equitable access to counseling services regardless of background
Justice requires counselors to treat all students fairly and ensure equitable access to services without discrimination based on race, culture, disability, or other factors.
A SAC counselor learns that a student plans to skip school to avoid a bully but has no plan to harm anyone. The counselor's obligation regarding this information is to:
Answer: Explore the issue within the counseling relationship without automatically disclosing
Truancy due to bullying is a welfare concern to explore therapeutically; it does not typically meet the threshold for mandatory disclosure unless there is imminent danger.
In the context of SAC services, 'scope of practice' refers to:
Answer: The range of services the counselor is trained and authorized to provide
Scope of practice defines the boundaries of a professional's competence based on education, training, licensure, and certification.
When a SAC counselor suspects a colleague is impaired by alcohol while working, the MOST appropriate initial action is to:
Answer: Report the concern to a supervisor to protect student safety
Student safety takes precedence, and the counselor has an ethical obligation to report a colleague whose impairment poses a risk to the students they serve.