Assignment: Researching and Integrating State Laws and Ethical Codes
It is vital for professional counselors to research and integrate specific state laws and ethical codes into professional practice. This assignment draws upon two key areas where researching current ethical standards and state laws guide ethical decisions and the credentialing process.
Part 1
Use the presentation, Locating and Integrating State Laws and Ethical Codes, in this unit's study and linked in the Resources, to apply your knowledge of laws and ethical codes to particular issues.
Select two issues from the presentation that may arise in the type of setting in which you will be working. Foreach selected issue, complete the following:
• Identify at least one specific state law and one specific ethical standard relevant to each issue. In other words, list the code number for the applicable laws and the ethical standards. For example, if the case involves supervision of a counselor, reference the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 4757-17-01 "Counseling supervision", and the ACA (2014) code F.2.a. "Supervisor Preparation".
• Write a description of why these laws and standards are applicable to the issue, considering how the specific laws and codes inform responsible counseling practice.
• What are the specific decisions, actions, or steps you would take in order to act in a legal, ethical, and professional manner?
Part 2
Locate the relevant state laws or code for your specialization (Mental Health or School Counseling) and review course readings to address the following:
• Explain the importance of professional credentials (licensure or certification) to professional counselors and the profession of counseling.
• Explain how professional credentials (licensure or certification) are a matter of public policy important to protect the citizens of the state.
• Cite peer-reviewed scholarly articles to support your explanation. (See list of optional articles in the course syllabus).
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.