Problem:
State: New Jersey
Each state determines the licensure/certification requirements and scope of practice for professional counselors in that state. Within that scope of practice, states determine what types of assessments counselors can administer. It is important for counselors to know which assessments their state's rules allow them to use in order to practice within their scope, you will analyze and compare state rules and regulations. Need Assignment Help?
To prepare:
Review the Discussion prompt and Learning Resources.
Locate your state in the "U.S. State and Territory Laws and Rules Regulating Counselors and Psychological Testing" document found in the Learning Resources.
Post an analysis of how state rules and regulations influence your decisions when using assessments including:
A description of the rules and regulations for your state.
An explanation of how these will influence your future counseling practice.
References:
National Board of Forensic Evaluators, Inc. (2024). U.S. state and territory laws and rules regulating counselors and psychological testing
American School Counselor Association. (2017). The school counselor and high-stakes testing
American School Counselor Association. (2022). ASCA ethical standards for school counselors
Note: Focus on Standard A.14
American School Counselor Association. (2022). The school counselor and students