Registered Counsellors Framework

Registered Counsellors work in various community settings, including SAPS and SANDF, the Department of Labour, Mortuary services, schools, Student Counselling centres, Early Child Development centres, NGOs, TVET Colleges, correctional facilities, Employee Assistance Programmes, Primary Health Care Centres, District Hospitals, hospices, and NPOs.

The practicum focuses on individual and group counselling under supervision, implementing psycho-education and mental health promotion, and conducting workshops on relevant issues like teenage pregnancy, abuse, and bullying.

A practicum for Registered Counsellors cannot exceed 3 months.

<p>Training institutions must ensure that students sign codes of conduct and confidentiality agreements, and that they understand the ethical challenges involved in their supervisees' cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Training institutions must secure all client consent forms and process notes to ensure confidentiality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>MOUs clarify roles and responsibilities of the students, supervisors, and the practicum site, promoting a smooth and well-organized experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psychological screening is the initial process of assessing an individual's mental health, while psychological intervention involves addressing identified issues through therapy or counselling methods to enhance personal functioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Logbooks help track the student's practical experience and ensure they meet the minimum required hours for the program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two key components of professional training for Registered Counsellors related to ethical practice are professional ethics and conduct, as well as a thorough grounding in the Ethical Code.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The research project aims to develop the student's research methodology skills and their ability to apply knowledge to a real-world setting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Registered Counsellors provide preventative and developmental counseling services, screen for mental health challenges, conduct psychometric assessments, alleviate distress, support the restoration of functioning, conduct psycho-education, promote primary psychosocial wellbeing, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and refer individuals to appropriate resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two options are completing a Professional Bachelor's degree in Psychology (480-credit qualification at NQF level 8) or completing a Bachelor Honours degree or an equivalent program that includes an approved 6-month or 720-hour face-to-face practicum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The practicum is an accredited, integral part of the program that provides students with hands-on experience in a real-world setting, allowing them to apply their academic knowledge and develop essential counseling skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three key aspects that focus on understanding and working with diverse clients include sensitivity regarding cultural beliefs and diversity, language sensitivity, and community understanding and intervention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All students enrolled in programs accredited for Registered Counsellor training must complete an approved 6-month or 720-hour face-to-face practicum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psychometric competencies refer to the ability to administer, interpret, and utilize psychological testing and assessment measures within the scope of practice for Registered Counsellors. This is crucial for making accurate assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Counselling hours are recorded in a logbook and countersigned by the supervising Registered Counsellor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conceptualization skills allow Registered Counsellors to develop a comprehensive understanding of a client's situation by considering biological, psychological, and social factors influencing their well-being. A Registered Counsellor might use these skills to develop a tailored treatment plan by identifying relevant factors contributing to a client's depression, such as genetics, personal experiences, and social support systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Students must register as Student Registered Counsellors from the first year of study in an accredited Registered Counsellor training program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Form 53 is the document that students complete and educational institutions verify for Student Registered Counsellor registration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Policy development skills equip Registered Counsellors with the ability to understand, analyze, and contribute to the development of policies and programs that impact mental health service delivery and client well-being. This could include advocating for policy changes that improve access to mental health services or developing guidelines for ethical mental health practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ethics committee plays a critical role in ensuring the ethical conduct of research projects by student Registered Counsellors. They review research proposals to ensure that ethical guidelines are followed, protecting the rights and well-being of participants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Regulations relating to the registration of Student Registered Counsellors, published in Government Notice No 287 of 9 October 2012.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Professional Bachelor's degree in Psychology is a 480-credit qualification, while the BPsych Honours Equivalent program includes an approved 6-month or 720-hour practicum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>20 hours of structured group or individual supervision is required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To produce competent, ethical, and professional Registered Counsellors who can enhance psychological well-being in South Africa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The maximum ratio is 1 supervisor to 5 student Registered Counsellors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By conducting psychological screenings and preventative interventions that promote psychosocial well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They will be required to complete an additional 3-month practicum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Registered Counsellors perform psychological screening, basic assessment, and interventions aimed at enhancing personal functioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They will not be eligible for registration as a Registered Counsellor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prevention, promotion, and community-based care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must submit an assessment report from their University stating their theoretical knowledge assessment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It aims to alleviate traumatic responses and assist clients in adjusting to altered circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows for timely intervention and can prevent further psychological difficulties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In diverse community contexts, including individual, family, group, and community settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They manage complete sub-elements of intervention programmes and design sub-elements of intervention processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It serves as a preliminary tool to assess mental health and allows for appropriate referrals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They focus on multiple measures, domains of functioning, sources, settings, and occasions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing preventative and developmental counselling services at all systems levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide counselling in conjunction with interdisciplinary support teams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It promotes mental health awareness and provides clients with knowledge about psychological well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ensures ethical practice and avoids an over-reliance on psychometric testing alone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They execute less advanced, more structured interventions.</p> Signup and view all the answers