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
Analyze the issues below that may arise in a school counseling.
Issue 1: A client or student discloses that he's been diagnosed as HIV-positive and is also currently sexually-active; he is reluctant to inform his partners and does not want you to tell anyone about his diagnosis.
Issue 2: A 15-year-old you're seeing for counseling has made a threat to harm one of his teachers.
For each 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 School Counseling in Georgia 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).
Submission Requirements
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
· Written communication: Develop accurate written communication and thoughts that convey the overall goals of the assignment and do not detract from the overall message. Your paper should demonstrate graduate-level writing skills.
· References: Your reference list must include:
o The 2014 ACA Code of Ethics and another relevant set of standards (ASCA, AMHCA, or NBCC).
o An APA-formatted link to Georgia's state's rules and laws.
o Distinguished submissions will likely exceed these minimum requirements.
o Current APA style and format for your references. Refer to the APA Style and Format link in the Resources for more information.
· Number of pages: 4 to 5 double-spaced pages. Note: Page count does not include cover page or references.
· Formatting: Use 12-pt, Times New Roman font; MS Word documents only.
· APA style and formatting: Use current APA style and formatting, including correct in-text citations, proper punctuation, double-spacing throughout, proper headings and subheadings, no skipped lines before headings and subheadings, proper paragraph and block indentation, no bolding, and no bullets. Refer to APA Style and Format for more information.
Attachment:- Integrating and State Laws and Ethical Codes.zip