CHS 401-98 Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling

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Instructor:
Bruce Dykeman, Ph.D.
Office Hours:
Wednesdays: 3 – 5 p.m.
Saturdays: By appointment
Contact Information:
bdykeman@roosevelt.edu
847-619-8822
Office Address:
Schaumburg Rm. 528
Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling
CHS 401-98
Spring On-Line Semester 2014
Catalog Description
Standards and ethics in professional counseling: Studies include the history of the profession
and current professional roles; professional organizations and credentialing standards; models of
consultation and coordination of services. Writing skills, technological competency and
computer literacy are required.
Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities
Students with disabilities or other conditions that require special accommodations are
encouraged to identify themselves to the instructor and/or to the Academic Success
Center/Office of Disability Services at 312-341-3810 as early as possible.
Broad Goals: (College of Education)
The faculty is committed to developing and expanding:
1. Devotion to social justice and global responsibility,
2. Passion for the counselor’s craft, and
3. Respect for knowledge and learning.
Student Learning Objectives: (CACREP 2009 Standards)
CORE A Core CACREP Standard.
CMHC A Clinical Mental Health Counseling CACREP standard.
SC A School Counseling CACREP standard.
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The following student learning objectives are based on the Council for Accreditation of
Counseling and Related Educational Programs’ (CACREP) 2009 standards, including core
objectives listed for Section II Professional Identity (CORE) as well as specialization
standards for School Counseling (SC) and Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC).
Students will complete studies and assignments to demonstrate knowledge and skills relevant
to the following objectives:
1. history and philosophy of the counseling profession (CORE: II.G-4.a);
2. professional organizations, including membership benefits, activities, services to
members, and current issues (CORE: II.G-1.b);
3. ethical standards of professional organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications
of ethical and legal considerations in professional counseling (CORE: II. G-1.j);
4. professional credentialing, including certification, licensure, and accreditation practices
and standards, and the effects of public policy on these issues (CORE: II: G-1.g);
5. ethical strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment and evaluation
instruments and techniques in counseling (CORE: II: G-7.g);
6. ethical and culturally relevant strategies for interpreting and reporting the results of
research and/or program evaluation studies (CORE: II: G-8.f.)
7. ethical and legal considerations specifically related to the practice of school counseling
(SC: A.2);
8. application of case material to ethical and legal standards in school counseling (SC: B.1);
9. ethical and legal considerations specifically related to the practice of clinical mental
health counseling (CMHC: A.2); and
10. application of case material to apply and adhere to ethical and legal standards in clinical
mental health counseling (CMHC: B.1).
Methodology
We will actively explore ethical and legal issues in professional counseling across three modules
of study by using of reading assignments, weekly quizzes, observations of video clips,
Blackboard discussions, a term paper titled Individual Certification/Licensure Summary, a term
paper titled Ethical Position Statement, and a final evaluation.
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Content Area
Foundations of ethics, law and professional standards
Applications to direct counseling service
Applications to indirect counseling service
Class Policies
1. Assignment Due Dates: All assignments must be submitted by their due date. Point
reductions incur for late submission. Please notify your instructor if you have
extenuating circumstances.
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2. Incompletes and Withdrawals: No grades of Incomplete are given, and grades are
calculated based upon assignments submitted prior to the end of the on-line semester.
(The spring 2014 on-line semester ends on Friday, 04.25.2014.) Please consult the
University policy on Withdrawals if you cannot submit the required assignments by the
end of the on-line semester.
3. Writing Requirements: All term papers are required to be submitted in the formatting
style detailed in the American Psychological Association’s (2001) Publication Manual of
the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington DC: Author. Points will be
deducted if this style is not followed. Papers will be evaluated based on content, writing,
grammar, and APA style.
4. Communication: All students are expected to communicate using his or her assigned
Roosevelt University e-mail address. Announcements, readings, and relevant updates to
any assignments related to this class will also be posted regularly on Blackboard. It is
important to check both of these modes of communication on a regular basis.
5. Roosevelt University Graduate Handbook and Catalog: All students are expected to
familiarize themselves with the information contained within the current university
graduate handbook and catalogue. Students will be held accountable for all the
information within these documents.
University Academic Honesty/ Plagiarism Policy
Please see http://www.roosevelt.edu/plagiarism/default.htm and
http://www.roosevelt.edu/current/judicial/academic-dishonesty.htm
Please also check the current Student Handbook
Religious Holidays Policy
Roosevelt University respects the rights of students to observe major religious holidays and will
make accommodations, upon request, for such observances. Students who wish to observe
religious holidays must inform their instructors in writing within the first two weeks of each
semester of their intent to observe the holiday so that alternative arrangements convenient to both
students and faculty can be made at the earliest opportunity. Students who make such
arrangements by the deadline will not be required to attend classes or take examinations on the
designated days, and faculty must provide reasonable opportunities for such students to make up
missed work and examinations. However, all work missed for such absences, including papers
and examinations, must be made up. Students who do not arrange for excused absences by the
deadline are not entitled to such accommodations.
Assessment of Professional Dispositions
All teacher, counselor, and school leader candidates enrolled in the College of Education
are expected to demonstrate the professional dispositions articulated in the conceptual
framework of the College of Education and by the state of Illinois and professional
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organizations. An assessment rubric accessible via Taskstream and/or the Blackboard
website will be used at the end of the semester to evaluate all such candidates enrolled in
this course in terms of their professional dispositions. The scores given will be viewable
via Taskstream or another approved means. Students who receive a rating of
“unacceptable” on any rubric item will be subject to a Student Performance
Review. Please see the College of Education website for more information about the
policy and procedures for the Assessment of Professional Dispositions.
Required Readings and Materials
Remley, Jr., T.P. & Herlihy, B. (2014). Ethical, legal, and professional issues in counseling (4th
ed.). Boston: Pearson Publishing.
Pearson Higher Education. (2014). MyCounselingLab. Boston: Author.
(www.MyCounselingLab.com)
TaskStream: Students enrolled in the College of Education must purchase a subscription to
TaskStream. This will be necessary for evaluation purposes.
Recommended Materials and Resources
American Counseling Association (ACA) – Code of Ethics: Available online as
www.counseling.org.
American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA) - Code of Ethics: Available online
at http://www.amhca.org/code/
American School Counselors Association (ASCA): Available online at
http://www.schoolcounselor.org
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR): http://www.idfpr.com/
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE): http://www.isbe.net and
http://www.isbe.net/certification and the Illinois Certification Testing System:
http://www.icts.nesinc.com
National Board for Certification of Counselors (NBCC) – Code of Ethics: Available online at
www.nbcc.org.
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Assignments and Assessments
Assignment
1 Quizzes
2 Discussion Board
3 Individual Certification/Licensure Summary
4 Ethical Position Paper
5 Final Evaluation
Total Points
Points
110
110
40
40
40
340
CACREP Standards
CORE
SC
G.1-a.b.g.j; G.7-g; G-8.f
A.2
G.1-a.b.g.j; G.7-g; G-8.f
A.2
G.1.g.j.
G.1.j.
A.2; B.1
G.1.j.
B.1
CMHC
A.2
A.2
A.2; B.1
B.1
1. Quizzes:
Weekly multiple choice quizzes covering the content of reading assignments. Due Date:
Sunday evening for each week of the on-line semester.
2. Blackboard Discussions:
Students are requested to participate in weekly discussions with your classmates on specific
topics relevant to the week’s learning activities. Each student is requested to post at least one
response to your instructor’s original set of questions and at least one response to one of your
classmate’s posts. Due Date: Sunday evening for each week of the on-line semester.
3. Individual Certification/Licensure Summary
Students will research and report on the process and purpose of achieving professional
certification and licensure. Research areas will include the (1) National Board for Certified
Counselors (NBCC) to become a nationally certified counselor (NCC) and either (2) the state
counseling board (IDFPR) to become a licensed professional counselor (LPC) or (3) the state
education board (ISBE) to become a licensed school counselor. There is no a specified minimum
page length for this APA formatted paper, but all assignment elements below must be addressed:
(1) National Board for Certification of Counselors (NBCC) to become an Nationally
Certified Counselor (NCC):
a) What is NBCC, what type of advocacy role do they serve for counselors and clients
within the community, and where did you gain the information found on this board?
b) Is there a code of ethics for this board and is the credentialed counselor required to
adhere to it?
c) Why is national certification important to a future mental health counselor and to
clients?
d) Provide a detailed summary (meaning include all the steps/requirements) of becoming
a national certified counselor.
e) What, if any, are the course, clinical experience, and testing requirements?
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(2) Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) – A state board to
become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC):
a) What is state board did you choose, what type of advocacy role do they serve for
counselors and clients within the community, and where did you gain the information
found on this board?
b) Is there a code of ethics for this board and is the licensed counselor required to adhere
to it? If not, what other national and/or state professional organizations have ethical
standards relevant to this licensure?
c) Why is state licensure important to a future mental health counselor and to clients?
d) Provide a detailed summary (meaning include all the steps/requirements) of becoming
a state licensed counselor.
e) What, if any, are the course, clinical experience, and testing requirements?
(3) Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) – A state board to become a Licensed
Professional School Counselor:
a) What is state board did you choose, what type of advocacy role do they serve for
counselors and clients within the community, and where did you gain the information
found on this board?
b) Is there a code of ethics for this board and is the licensed counselor required to adhere
to it? If not, what other national and/or state professional associations have ethical
standards relevant to this licensure?
c) Why is state licensure important to a future mental health counselor and to clients?
d) Provide a detailed summary (meaning include all the steps/requirements) of becoming
a state licensed counselor.
e) What, if any, are the course, clinical experience, and testing requirements?
Due on March 9, 2014. See assessment rubric at the end of this syllabus.
4. Ethical Position Paper:
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a position on a particular ethical dilemma or
question, demonstrate a rationale with supporting professional evidence (using professional
codes of ethics and/or state specific codes; journal articles; etc.), describe the process of decision
making that contributed to one’s ethical position, and discuss how this ethical position might
integrate into one’s position at a work setting, e.g., a school setting or mental health setting. (See
case vignettes throughout the text as examples and illustration of ethical dilemmas.) Students are
expected to take a definite position and develop it fully while providing logical reasons including
appropriate citations of codes, laws, standards, and or guidelines for their perspectives. The
positions paper is to be 2-3 pages. Please include a title page, reference page, and utilize APA
format. Please address the following elements in the paper:
1. Identify the ethical dilemma (topic must first be approved by the instructor)
2. Identify the potential ethical code(s) and specific ethical standards that may be involved
and/or violated
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3. Identify the potential state and federal laws and regulations that may be involved and/or
violated
4. Discuss the proposed action that would be taken
5. Justify the proposed action including how the issue will be resolved; which requires
answering the specific points and questions below:
a) the potential involvement and potential hazard for counselor, client, and agency has
been evaluated;
b) relevant ethical codes and standards (be specific) were utilized;
c) applicable state and federal laws and regulations (be specific) were utilized;
d) at least 3 current and professional resources have been included that are appropriate
(i.e. journal articles, books, websites, etc.) and were utilized in the development of the
ethical position;
e) consideration of consultation and/or supervision were utilized in the addressing the
dilemma;
f) identify any potential multicultural aspects issues relevant to the dilemma and ethical
position; and
6. Address the applicability of your ethical position to your current or potential work
setting, should ethical issues arise (i.e., how likely will the issue be resolved adequately
and appropriately).
Due on April 27, 2014. See assessment rubric at the end of this syllabus.
5. Final Evaluation:
A case study evaluation either specific to school counseling or clinical mental health counseling
requiring the application of ethical and legal standards and recommendations for a course of
action.
Grading Scale
Final grades are based on percentage of total points accumulated.
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD
F
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
Percentage of total points
94-100%
90-93%
87-89%
84-86%
80-83%
77-79%
74-76%
70-73%
60-69%
< 60%
Point range
320-340
306-320
296-305
286-295
272-285
262-271
252-261
238-251
204-237
< 204
Assignments submitted after the posted due dates will incur point reductions.
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Schedule and Calendar for the On-line Semester
Date
Assignments
Topic
CACREP Standard
Module 1: Foundations of Ethics and Law
Week 1
January 27
Week 2
February 3
Week 3
February 10
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 16
Professional Orientation
Quiz 1
Professional Identity
Ethics, Diversity and Social Justice
Quiz 2
Resolving Legal and Ethical Issues
Quiz 3
CORE: II.G-1.j
CORE: II.G-1.a.b.g & 8.f
CORE: II.G-1.j
Module 2: Applications to Direct Service
Week 4
February 17
Week 5
February 24
Week 6
March 3
March 10
Week 7
March 17
Week 8
March 24
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Client Rights and Counselor Responsibilities
Confidentiality and Privileged Communication
Quiz 4
CORE: II.G-1.j
Chapter 6
Records, Subpoenas, and Technology
Quiz 5
Competence and Malpractice
Boundary Issues
Quiz 6
Certification/Licensure Summary is due
CORE: II.G-1.j
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
CORE: II.G-1.j
G.1.g.j
SPRING RECESS
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Counseling Children and Vulnerable Adults
Quiz 7
Counseling Families and Groups
Evaluation, Testing, and Diagnosis
Quiz 8
CORE: II.G-1.j
SC: A-2; CMHC: A.2
CORE: II.G-1.j & 7.g
Module 3: Applications to Indirect Service
Week 9
March 31
Week 10
April 7
Week 11
April 14
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Professional Relationships
Quiz 9
Issues in Counselor Education
Supervision and Consultation
Quiz 10
Writing, Research, and Publication
Quiz 11
Final Evaluation
Week 12
April 21
Ethical Position Paper is due
CORE: A CACREP Core Standard
CMHC: A CACREP Clinical Mental Health Counseling Standard
SC: A CACREP School Counseling Standard
CORE: II.G-1.j
CORE: II.G-1.j
CORE: II.G-8.f
SC: B.1 & CMHC: B.1
II.G-1.j; SC: A-2 & B.1
CMHC: A-2 & B-1
How to Register for MyCounselingLab:
We will be using Pearson Publishing’s MyCounselingLab to view weekly video clips depicting
counselor-client interaction, many of which involve questionable practice. You can register for
MyCounselingLab as a Stand-Alone Resource without a textbook access card by following these
steps
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To purchase MyLab & Mastering course access online:
1. Go to the MyCounselingLab website at http://mycounselinglab and click Student in the
Register area.
2. Enter the Course ID provided by your instructor and click Continue. Your course number
is dykeman61374.
3. After verifying your course information, enter your username and password, and
click Sign in.
4. If you don’t have a Pearson account, click Create an account.
5. Complete the Create an Account page. Helpful hints display to guide you.
6. Read and accept the license agreement.
7. Optionally, you can select the check box to help us make our products better and learn
about new offers.
8. Click Create Account.
9. Select the button for the access level you want.
10. Select whether you want to pay with a credit card or use PayPal and enter payment
information.
11. Click Review to review your order details. If you need to change anything, click
the Change link.
12. Click Make Payment to submit your order.
13. Click Go to Your Course to access your online course.
Each week, we will view a video clip from this website and share reactions with your classmates
on your Blackboard’s DISCUSSION BOARD. Your WEEKLY LESSONS folder with provide
the roadmap to each week’s video clip.
ASSESSMENT RUBRICS:
CORE: CACREP Core Standards
CMHC: CACREP Standards relevant to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CMHC: CACREP Standards relevant to School Counseling
Individual Certification/Licensure Summary Rubric
Standard Area
Criteria Level and Point Assignment Expectations
Students will have or do
the following
Far Exceeds 4 pts.
Exceeds 3 pts.
Meets 2 pts.
Does Not Meet
1 pt.
Points
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Understanding of
professional
credentialing, including
certification, licensure,
and accreditation
practices and standards,
and the effects of public
policy on these issues
CORE: II. G. 1. g.
CMHC: A.2; B.1
SC: A.2; B.1
Understanding of ethical
standards of professional
organizations and
credentialing bodies, and
applications of ethical
and legal considerations
in professional
counseling
CORE: II. G. 1. j.
CMHC: A.2; B.1
SC: A.2; B.1
Student has
clearly and
thoroughly
addressed all
assignment
elements for
national board
certification and
the Illinois
licensure/
certification
standards. APA
format was
followed with no
written errors.
Student has
clearly and
thoroughly
addressed all
assignment
elements for
national board
certification and
the Illinois
licensure/
certification
standards. APA
format was
followed with no
errors of written
expression.
10
Student has
addressed all
assignment
elements for
national board
certification and
Illinois licensure/
certification
standards. APA
format was
followed with no
written errors.
Student has
addressed all
elements for
national board
certification and
Illinois licensure/
certification
standards. Some
errors in APA
format and/or
written
expression.
Student has not
addressed all
assignment
elements and/or
Illinois licensure/
certification
standards. OR
Many errors of
written
expression or
APA format.
Student has
addressed all
assignment
elements for
national board
certification and
Illinois licensure/
certification
standards. APA
format was
followed with no
errors of written
expression.
Student has
addressed all
elements for
national board
certification and
Illinois licensure/
certification
standards. Some
errors in APA
format and/or
written
expression.
Student has not
addressed all
assignment
elements and/or
Illinois licensure/
certification
standards. OR
APA format not
followed or
many errors of
written
expression.
Rubric points are converted to a 40 point scale for accumulation of points.
Ethical Position Paper Rubric
Standard Area
Criteria Level and Point Assignment Expectations
Students will have
or do the following
Understanding of
ethical standards of
professional
organizations and
credentialing
bodies, and
applications of
ethical and legal
considerations in
professional
counseling
CORE: II.G. 1. j.
Understanding of
the ethical and
Far Exceeds
4 points
Student has clearly
and thoroughly
addressed all
assignment
elements for
national board
certification and
the Illinois
licensure/
certification
standards. APA
format was
followed with no
written errors.
Exceeds
3 points
Student has
addressed all
assignment
elements for
national board
certification and
Illinois licensure/
certification
standards. APA
format was
followed with no
written errors.
Meets
2 points
Student has
addressed all
elements for
national board
certification and
Illinois licensure/
certification
standards. Some
errors in APA
format and/or
written
expression
Does Not Meet
1 points
Student has not
addressed all
assignment
elements and/or
Illinois licensure/
certification
standards. OR
Many errors of
written
expression or APA
format.
Points
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legal considerations
specifically related
to the practice of
clinical mental
health or school
counseling.
CMHC: A.2
SC: A.2
Demonstrate the
ability to apply and
adhere to ethical
and legal standards
in clinical mental
health or school
counseling
CMHC: B. 1.
SC: B.1
Student has clearly
and thoroughly
addressed all
assignment
elements for
national board
certification and
the Illinois
licensure/
certification
standards. APA
format was
followed with no
errors of written
expression.
Student has
addressed all
assignment
elements for
national board
certification and
Illinois licensure/
certification
standards. APA
format was
followed with no
errors of written
expression.
Rubric points are converted to a 40 point scale for accumulation of points.
Student has
addressed all
elements for
national board
certification and
Illinois licensure/
certification
standards. Some
errors in APA
format and/or
written
expression.
Student has not
addressed all
assignment
elements and/or
Illinois licensure/
certification
standards. OR
APA format not
followed or many
errors of written
expression.
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