Counselor's Code of Ethics: Difference between revisions

1.1  The patient (unless court ordered) always has the right to choose whether or not they shall entire into a counseling relationship, and whether or not they shall continue to participate in a counseling relationship.

1.2  The counselor must inform patients of all evaluation, treatment, education or training procedures.  The counselor must also except the patients right to determine their participation in the above.  (Exception:  The patient has been legally deemed incapable of rational decision making.)

4.1  To be treated with dignity, consideration and respect at all times

4.2  To expect quality service provided by concerned, trained, professional and competent staff

4.3  To expect complete confidentiality within the limits of the law, and to be informed about the legal exceptions to confidentiality

4.4  To a clear working contract in which business items, such as time of sessions, absences, access, and emergency procedures

4.5  To a clear statement of the purposes, goals, techniques, rules of procedure and limitations, as well as the potential dangers of the services to be performed, and all other information related to or likely to affect the ongoing mental health counseling relationship

4.6  To appropriate information regarding the mental health counselor's education, training, and skills

4.7  To full, knowledgeable, and responsible participation in the ongoing treatment plan to the maximum extent feasible

4.8  To obtain information about their case record and to have this information explained clearly and directly

4.9  To request information and/or consultation regarding the conduct and progress of their therapy

4.10  To refuse any recommended services and to be advised of the consequences of this action