Abstract
The paper is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the case of mental health counselor scatterdesk. A significance of confidentiality is discussed. A possible way of how each of the professionals is supposed to act in order to avoid ethical and legal issues is displayed. An impact of the quality of interaction is determined.
Moreover, the functions of each professional are introduced. Furthermore, the approaches to solving the problems are presented and evaluated. Finally, methods of measuring the effectiveness of communication are described. As for a second part, it is provided in a form of a referral letter to the psychologist.
The primary objective is to refer Jessica Green to a doctor for psychological assessment. The background information and information about the current condition are provided. Moreover, after the assessment the results of the measurements are requested for the further evaluation to determine future actions.
Mental Health Counselor Scatterdesk
Firstly, it is important to discuss with the client with whom the information could be shared (Herlihy & Corey, 2015). Addressing the level of confidentiality of the information is vital, as it helps to avoid legal and ethical issues. In this case scenario, a counselor is able to contacts other counselors. Moreover, according to the moral and legal principles a counselor can share confidential information with the child therapist, psychologist, and social worker since they are the other prominent members of the team.
However, it could be done only with the permission of the client (Herlihy & Corey, 2015). A quality of interaction will have a dramatic impact on the conclusion. As with the quality of information, higher volumes of data would be analyzed. This fact will allow the counselor to provide better solutions and answers to the student’s questions.
Speaking of the functions, a child therapist could assess a physical and mental condition of the children and determine a fact of abuse. He has a right to report it to the counselor. Consequently, he plays a role of the transmitter of the information. In turn, a counselor has to know the principles of the law and can contact a legal advisor in order to avoid and fix ethical and legal issues (Remley & Herlihy, 2014).
Psychologist plays a role of the indicator whether the client is able to act according to the universal principles. As for the social worker, she can prevent legal and ethical issues, as she has a legitimate power. One way to resolve the issues is to pay close attention whether all aspects are solved with the accordance with ACA Code of Ethics and laws (Remley & Herlihy, 2014). Another approach is to contact a legal representative if the situation is uncertain.
Finally, it is necessary to follow the ACA Code of Ethics in the first place in order to prevent the issues. One of the effective methods to communicate with the team members is team briefing. The primary goal is to organize the meeting and provide brief information about the progress and legal aspects (Vidhu, 2012). Sending sessions’ reports is another way to effective communication. Both of these aspects will encourage quick interactions and will help to avoid legal and ethical issues.
There are several ways to evaluate the strategy. Firstly, some approaches to propose relevant solutions will be established, as more information will be acquired, and detailed methods could be designed. Moreover, explanation of the process, which subordinates will use to reach the goal, allows the counselor to understand whether the final aim was understood. Moreover, the counselor could provide possible ways to achieve the objective (ÄŒiutienÄ— & Petrauskas, 2012).
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Herlihy, B., & Corey, G. (2015). ACA ethical standards casebook. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
Remley, T., & Herlihy, B. (2014). Ethical, legal, and professional issues in counseling. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Vidhu, G. (2012). Efficient Communication for Effective Supervisors. Asia-Pacific Science and Cultural Journal, 1(1), 1-8.