MARYLAND STATE LAW EXAM 2024
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Board Definition - correct answer State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
- Types of Licenses by the Board - correct answer Clinical alcohol and drug
Clinical marriage and family Clinical professional counselor Graduate alcohol and drug Graduate marriage and family Graduate Professional Counselor Professional Competence - correct answer A counselor shall practice only within boundaries of competence Get consultation with new competencies Maintain qualification through CE Impaired Professional Competence - correct answer Terminate or limit activities Seek professional assistance Ethical Responsibility - correct answer A counselor shall: consult when ethics are raised take credit for only work performed notify board of any license status change Disclose all conflicts of interest Receive appropriate authorization for minors Protect minors' interests Provide continuity of care Maintain accurate records 1 / 2
Provide lawfully required reports Report violations Counseling shall inform what and connect what? - correct answer Counselor shall: inform client of rights, goals, risks, limits, fees, diagnoses Connect and document collaboration with other providers Termination may occur when - correct answer services are no longer requested; serves the client's needs; incompetent counselor; fees not paid; or the agency cannot meet needs Termination occurs after - correct answer securing agreement or offering appropriate referral Gifts may be accepted when - correct answer relationship is not exploitative; client requests it; written contract is established; arrangements are accepted by other professionals in the community When making a referral, - correct answer a counselor may not give or accept anything when giving or receiving a referral In advertisements and public statements, - correct answer name and credentials must be accurate; adequate info must be present; NO misrepresentation; abstain from solicitation for testimonials When educating, - correct answer use accurate information; not mislead recipients or encourage them that they are now clients When doing non traditional therapy with physical contact, - correct answer an assessment of the client must be completed; written rationale for touch must be provided; consent, which addresses risks, benefits, rationale, alternatives, procedure of touch Review hearing procedures from 54-59 - correct answer DO IT CEU length - correct answer 60 minutes
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