Lmdarms: Critical Response Questions
Lmdarms - Critical Response Question– Ethical and Legal
To answer the question of whether Mr. Smith should hire, or how to help, Joseph, a previous client, in his job search efforts. The first step would require gathering more background information from Mr. Smith as to the nature of Joseph’s outcome and condition, without violating confidentiality of course.
Identify the problem – Does Mr. Smith violate the well-being of Joseph if he intervenes? Can personal boundaries and confidentiality be maintained throughout the process? Less than a year has passed since Joseph was a client of Mr. Smith.
Apply ACA Code of Ethics -- While following the ACA Code of Ethics, Section. A.1., (2014) client welfare, is it in the best interest of the client. There is a concern about maintaining independence and continued personal growth of Joseph in the dilemma.
Determine nature and dimension of dilemma – How will intervening support, or impede, Joseph’s further growth and overall mental health in the future? Without knowing more initially, at first glance, it appears Joseph may be in a vulnerable state and therefore intervening will require specific and particular steps in considering the long-term outcome for Joseph. Ultimately, is it in Joseph’s best interest for Mr. Smith to intervene? Is Mr. Smith able to remain objective without impaired judgement …show more content…
Are there other options? Are there any maintenance jobs available in the small office? Would schedules overlap, or would there be no contact with Mr. Smith or Joseph. Further, it would need to be explained to Joseph about maintaining personal boundaries as stated in the ACA Code of Ethics, Section A.6.a., (2014). Does Mr. Smith, or myself, have information on job boards and search agencies in town? A referral to an agency seems more in line with the best outcome for all
To answer the question of whether Mr. Smith should hire, or how to help, Joseph, a previous client, in his job search efforts. The first step would require gathering more background information from Mr. Smith as to the nature of Joseph’s outcome and condition, without violating confidentiality of course.
Identify the problem – Does Mr. Smith violate the well-being of Joseph if he intervenes? Can personal boundaries and confidentiality be maintained throughout the process? Less than a year has passed since Joseph was a client of Mr. Smith.
Apply ACA Code of Ethics -- While following the ACA Code of Ethics, Section. A.1., (2014) client welfare, is it in the best interest of the client. There is a concern about maintaining independence and continued personal growth of Joseph in the dilemma.
Determine nature and dimension of dilemma – How will intervening support, or impede, Joseph’s further growth and overall mental health in the future? Without knowing more initially, at first glance, it appears Joseph may be in a vulnerable state and therefore intervening will require specific and particular steps in considering the long-term outcome for Joseph. Ultimately, is it in Joseph’s best interest for Mr. Smith to intervene? Is Mr. Smith able to remain objective without impaired judgement …show more content…
Are there other options? Are there any maintenance jobs available in the small office? Would schedules overlap, or would there be no contact with Mr. Smith or Joseph. Further, it would need to be explained to Joseph about maintaining personal boundaries as stated in the ACA Code of Ethics, Section A.6.a., (2014). Does Mr. Smith, or myself, have information on job boards and search agencies in town? A referral to an agency seems more in line with the best outcome for all