References: 2005 ACA Code of Ethics Wheeler, A.M. & Bertram, B. (2008). The counselor and the law: a guide to legal and ethical Practice (5thed.). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association…
Professor Tim Bond of the British Association Counselling Philosophy who are known as the BACP wrote with the assistance of consultation the 2016 framework. In which Bond highlights that “Our ethics are based on values, principles and personal moral qualities that underpin and inform the interpretation and application of our commitment to clients and good practise.” BACP, (2016: 2). This is known as the ethical framework for counselling professions.…
The field of professional counseling provides for occasions for the counselor to make decisions based on professional ethics. Ethics can be commonly derived from one’s own values. In order to create a more consistent standard codes of ethics have been published. Two of these publications will be used in this paper: 1) American Counseling Association (ACA): Code of Ethics (2005), 2) American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC): Code of Ethics (2004). Whereas these organizations are based on different ideals, a general comparison will be made. Inasmuch as revisions are ongoing, this paper will review several that were revised in the latest publication, as highlighted in the article New Mandates and Imperatives in the Revised ACA Code of Ethics. (2009)…
The ACA Code of Ethics is a set of standards for professional helpers to follow. The Code “reflects the counseling profession’s understanding of the responsibilities inherent in the covenantal relationship with society” (Ponton & Duba, 2009). This Code is a set of standards to basically keep everyone on the same page when working with clients. Upon reading the Code, I was intrigued with the Bartering component found in section A.10.d. I did not realize that bartering was allowed at such a professional level. The Code states that “counselors consider the cultural implications” before agreeing to a bartering arrangement (ACA Code of Ethics, 2006). Bartering could be considered, especially when working with clients from other cultures,…
This essay will discuss the requirements and responsibilities placed upon counsellors by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) ethical framework (BACP, 2009), a document which all practicing members must agree to abide by. The framework will be covered systematically, alongside an assessment of how it may function to protect the interests of both clients and counsellors.…
Research Paper: Ethical Dilemas in Counseling Liberty University Abstract Ethical dilemmas will be a constant as we embark into the field of counseling. Whenever human beings are involved there are a range of personality types, beliefs and characteristics that are involved. There are many views of counseling but it is very important to have a world view which captures the gamet of individuals. To be a professional counselor it is important to first know who you are, what your motivations are and morals. A counselor has many roles; they provide guidance, structure, spiritual guidance and counseling. The counselor has a huge respionsibility which includes making clear unbiased judgements, listening without persuading, acountability for the treatment of our clients and guiding without making decisions for them. In short, we are in control of the clients life for a brief or long period of time. We are there to guide the client but who’s guiding us as counselors? The American Association for Counselors is put in place as a code of conduct for the everyday counselor. It was put in place to outline the many moral issues that may come about in the counseling profession. Primarily based on scientific theory and the counselors respinsibility to the client. The American Association of Christian Counselors is s guideline for Christian Counselors put in place to outline the many moral issues that may come about but in contrast its primary focus is the counselor’s responsibility to God.…
The American Counseling Association and The American Mental Health Counseling Association adhere to the same code of ethics (Linde, 2010). The purpose of the code of ethics is to address the responsibilities of the people the counselor is involved with professionally (2010). This could be clients, patients, co-workers, other professionals, and other observers that know we are counselors (2010). We must monitor our behaviors by placing ethical standards on our behaviors.…
Abstract The American Counseling Association (ACA) is an extremely important part in setting ethical standards for professionals practicing counseling. The organization code of ethic is designated to govern the behavior of individuals available within the organization or an institution. The organization focuses on counseling ensuring that behavior are ethical and acceptable both to the organization and to the public. The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) code of ethics is used for a specific purpose to provide Christian Counselors with leadership and influence community for counselors of their Christian worldview based on ethical codes primarily on biblical principles in their profession. Although, there is some similarity between the two codes both of the codes contain a mission statement that provides an explanation of why the code of ethic is designed. The American Counseling Association (ACA) and American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) composed values based on ethical and legal requirements of a counselor. These three elements share some similarities and contrast in areas of competence, confidentiality and discrimination. This paper will address the codes of ethics as by the American Counseling Association and The American Association of Christian Counselors.…
Ethical Practice and Legislation Michelle Millan University of the Rockies 6/21/2013 Abstract The American Psychological Association’s work towards establishing the ethical code of conduct is to assist psychologists with maintaining integrity and building trust with their clients. The guidelines that have been set forth come from years of experience by members of the APA dating back decades. They have earned their respect and acknowledgement with their efforts to train, educate and implement the code of ethics for psychologists to utilize daily. The ethical code of conduct is a vital part of a psychologists work. The APA created the informed consent to prepare the patient to understand the professional and legal aspects of counseling with the intention to engage the client with their own treatment while setting boundaries and limitations for the psychologists and patients. The APA takes pride in understanding the importance of conflicts with legislation and provides steps to address those situations. The American Psychological Association continues to strive towards assessing and revising any ethical codes that may need adjustment and will remain a foundation in the world of psychology.…
Supervisory Role and Client Welfare In the ACA Code of Ethics, 2005, the issue of teaching and supervisory roles for new mental health counselors is addressed. In the case taken from the ACA ethical standards casebook, Pressures From All Sides: A Rehabilitation Counselor's Dilemma, the matter of adequate supervision was presented (Herlihy & Corey, 2006). In this case, the supervisor advises the counselor to follow the guidance of the company that has hired her rather than act in the best interest of the client.…
References: American Mental Health Counselors Association (2000). Code of ethics. Retrieved March 9, 2014 from www.amhca.org/assets/content/CodeofEthics1.pdf…
The Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy The BACPS’s ethical framework allows conformity to ensure that counsellors work to the same standards, provides protection to both the client and the counsellor by providing a mechanism for client’s complaints and ensures that complaints are dealt with under the “Heads of Complaint” of professional misconduct, professional malpractice…
n order to minimize professional liability and ensure treatments of clients so that they remain soundly and within the boundaries of professional standards it is up to the counselor to inform and educate his/her clients about the code of ethics (the clients may not know there boundaries) as well as determine if the client needs to be transferred to another professional. For example if the client attempts to cross the boundaries it’s the consoler responsibility to be an authority figure in these cases, as mentioned in the ACA it’s part the counselors job to determine if the client needs to see a different professional. Decisions and treatment options for the client are always made with the best interest in mind for the client. As mentioned in the code of ethics section A.2.e Mandated client’s counselors discuss the required limitations to confidentiality when working with clients who have been mandated for counseling services.…
The definition for code of ethics is a guide of principles to help professional to be honest and with integrity. The code of ethics is an outline with the mission and values of the organization with how they are suppose to approach to the situation. Some of the codes of ethics are for occupational therapy, nursing, physical therapy, athletic training, medicine, and many more. The code of ethics are approached in this paper are for occupational therapy and nursing. Both of the careers have the same code of ethics, but there are some differences.…
A person’s decision to enter graduate school is one that requires supplementary adjustments to themselves, both personally and professionally. This means learning, understanding and implementing into their life, the laws and regulations of both the institution they attend and the profession they are about to enter. These adjustments are required for everyone entering the medical field Additional rules apply to the respected area. In this case is it occupational therapy. Entering the field of occupational therapy means abiding by the rules, but most importantly, it means remaining professional at all times, along with being an advocate for others. These are two rules that were or could be compromised in the case involving the recording of class.…