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Does an LPC have to comply with requests for the release of mental health records and confidential information?
Yes
What is the policy of providing counseling services to a minor client who is named in a custody agreement or court order?
LPC shall obtain, review and maintain a current copy of the custody agreement or court order.
What should an LPC do when it is reasonably clear that the client is not benefiting from the counseling relationship?
Terminate the professional counseling relationship and facilitate transfer to appropriate care if necessary.
Can an LPC evaluate an individual's mental, emotional, or behavioral condition if the LPC has not personally interviewed the individual?
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An LPC shall not aid or abet the unlicensed practice of professional counseling by a person required to be licensed.
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An LPC shall report to the board knowledge of any unlicensed practice of counseling.
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Sexual contact means...
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Sexual exploitation means...
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Sexual exploitation does NOT mean...
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Therapeutic deception means...
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An LPC shall NOT engage in sexual contact with or sexual exploitation of a person who is...
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Sexual contact that occurs more than ______ years after the termination of the client relationship will not be deemed a violation.
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The LPC must demonstrate that there has been no exploitation in a sexual or romantic relationship with a previous client.
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A licensee can practice therapeutic deception of a person who is a client.
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It is NOT a defense if the sexual contact, sexual exploitation or therapeutic deception occurred with consent.
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Sexual exploitation, if done for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification, may include sexual harassment.
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Conduct that is sexual in nature includes...
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Conduct that is sexual in nature can also be...
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Conduct that is sexual in nature might consist of...
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Conduct that is sexual in nature may involve...
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Conduct that is sexual in nature entails...
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Conduct that is sexual in nature may imply...
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Conduct that is sexual in nature may also include...
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Conduct that is sexual in nature might involve...
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Conduct that is sexual in nature may comprise...
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Conduct that is sexual in nature can also refer to...
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Conduct that is sexual in nature might also include...
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What principles do professional counselors apply?
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What do LPCs facilitate?
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How is counseling defined?
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What is assessment in counseling?
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What assessments are LPCs NOT able to use?
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What does consulting mean in the context of counseling?
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What does referral mean in counseling?
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Who regulates LPCs?
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What is the Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors also known as?
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What does the Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 NOT allow for?
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Does the Texas occupational code have a separate specialization for art therapy?
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Who is responsible for regulating LPCs?
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The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under which department?
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What does the term Licensed Professional Counselor imply?
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What does counseling treatment intervention mean?
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Can a LPC diagnose or treat a physical condition or disorder?
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How many members comprise the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors?
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How long is a board member's term?
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Who adopts & publishes the LPC code of ethics?
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What are the 3 places the Board establishes for consumers to receive info on directing complaints?
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Can the board request the department to issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a relevant witness?
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Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license confidential?
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Does an LPC have to display their license?
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How frequently does an LPC have to renew their license?
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When does the board notify an LPC that the license is expiring?
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What happens when a license has been expired for one year or more?
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When is an LPC subject to disciplinary action by the board?
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If an LPC is subject to disciplinary action, what can the board do?
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Is the license holder entitled to a hearing before a sanction is imposed by the board?
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Can a license be suspended temporarily without notice or a hearing?
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Can the board order a license holder to pay a refund to a consumer?
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What is considered a criminal offense under board regulations?
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What is the amount of administrative penalty imposed by the board?
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What is the amount of administrative penalty based on?
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How will the department notify an LPC if a violation is reported?
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How long does a person have to respond after receiving notice of violation and penalty?
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What decisions may the board give regarding a violation?
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What are an LPC's options following the board's decision on a violation?
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What happens if a person does not pay the administrative penalty?
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True or false? A licensee shall not make false, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent or exaggerated claims about their services.
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What could a false, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent or exaggerated claim include?
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True or false? A licensee shall not make false or misleading claims/statements about services of mental health organizations.
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True or false? A licensee shall discourage a client from holding exaggerated or false ideas about their professional services.
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True or false? A licensee does NOT have to take action to correct false ideas held by a client.
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True or false? A licensee has to make reasonable efforts to discourage others from making misrepresentations about their practice.
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True or false? A licensee can provide counseling anywhere, anytime, and in any way.
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What must a licensee provide in writing before counseling services begin?
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Can the licensee inform the client verbally of any changes to the counseling agreement?
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Can technological means of communication be used to facilitate the therapeutic counseling process?
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Can a licensee knowingly offer to pay for securing clients?
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Can a licensee engage in activities for personal gain at the expense of a client?
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Can a licensee engage in activities or product sales with a client?
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Can a licensee exert undue influence in promoting activities for personal interests?
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True or false? A licensee must set and maintain professional boundaries.
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True or false? Non-therapeutic relationships with clients are prohibited.
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How is a non-therapeutic relationship defined?
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How many years must pass before a licensee may engage in a non-therapeutic relationship with a client?
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How many years must pass before a licensee may engage in sexual contact with a client?
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For non-therapeutic and sexual relationships, must the licensee demonstrate there is no exploitation?
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Can a licensee provide counseling service to family members or friends?
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Can a licensee give or accept a gift from a client valued at more than $50?
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True or false? A licensee can borrow or lend money to clients.
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True or false? A licensee can offer counseling to an individual concurrently receiving counseling from another counselor without informing the other counselor.
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Yes or no? A licensee may take action to inform medical or law-enforcement personnel if there is a probability of imminent physical injury.
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Does the licensee have to take reasonable precautions to protect individuals from harm?
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What must be documented for accurate record keeping of counseling with a client?
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How long does a licensee have to keep records of a client?
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True or false? LPCs can only bill clients for services actually rendered.
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Yes or no? Relationships between a licensee and anyone else providing services to a client will be reflected on billing documents.
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If a written request is made, LPCs must provide a written explanation of a billing statement.
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What is the exception for a licensee to submit a bill for counseling treatment intervention that was not provided?
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Study Notes
Professional Counseling Basics
- Professional Counselors utilize mental health, psychotherapeutic, and human development principles to assist clients.
- LPCs (Licensed Professional Counselors) facilitate human development, assess, evaluate, and treat various mental and emotional disorders throughout the lifespan.
Counseling Definition and Assessment
- Counseling involves creating a therapeutic relationship and applying mental health principles to support clients in achieving wellness and personal growth.
- Assessment includes selecting and interpreting instruments to evaluate a client's abilities, characteristics, and psychological conditions.
LPC Assessment Limitations
- LPCs cannot use standardized projective assessments, like Rorschach Ink Blot tests, for evaluations.
Consultation and Referral Practices
- Consulting involves applying scientific principles to assist individuals in problem-solving, while referral requires LPCs to identify needs and suggest specialists.
LPC Regulation and Oversight
- LPCs are governed by the Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503, also known as the Licensed Professional Counselors Act, which explicitly prohibits practicing medicine or law.
Licensing and Board Composition
- LPCs are regulated by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, consisting of nine members, including LPCs and public representatives, appointed by the governor.
- Board members serve six-year terms, with staggered expirations.
Ethical Standards and Complaints
- The Board adopts the LPC code of ethics, establishes counseling methods, and ensures consumers receive information on filing complaints.
License Requirements and Disciplinary Actions
- LPC licenses must be displayed publicly and renewed biennially, with warnings and disciplinary actions available for ethical violations.
- A license can be revoked, suspended, or placed on probation for violating professional standards or engaging in unethical practices.
Record Keeping and Confidentiality
- LPCs must maintain accurate records of client interactions for a minimum of five years and comply with mental health record release requests.
- Counselors must take reasonable precautions to protect clients from harm in counseling scenarios.
Professional Boundaries and Relationships
- LPCs cannot engage in non-therapeutic relationships with current or former clients for specified durations, ensuring no exploitation occurs.
- Counselors must provide written agreements outlining fees, confidentiality limits, and any changes in counseling conditions before initiating services.
Financial Ethics and Responsibilities
- LPCs can only bill for services provided, and gift exchanges with clients valued over $50 are prohibited.
- Billing documents must reflect relationships affecting service provisions, and clients must be informed of any billing discrepancies.
Standards for Counseling Minors
- LPCs must obtain and maintain legal documentation, such as custody agreements, before counseling minors.
- If a counseling relationship is not beneficial, LPCs must terminate services and facilitate the transfer to other care.
Reporting Unlicensed Practices
- LPCs are obligated to report any knowledge of unlicensed counseling practices to the Board.
Definitions of Sexual Misconduct
- Sexual contact and exploitation are defined with specific criteria; LPCs must avoid any actions that can be construed as exploitative.
Counseling Methodology and Technology
- LPCs can use technology for therapeutic communication, adhering to regulations governing interactive distance counseling.### Definition of Terms
- Obtaining a client's sexual history is necessary for treating sexual relationship dysfunction, following standard accepted practices.
- Therapeutic deception involves an LPC misrepresenting sexual contact or exploitation during counseling as acceptable or part of therapeutic practice.
Restrictions on LPC Conduct
- LPC must not engage in sexual contact or exploitation with:
- Current clients
- LPC interns under their supervision
- Students receiving professional services from the LPC at educational institutions.
Timeframe for Sexual Contact Post-Therapy
- Sexual contact after more than five years from the termination of the counseling relationship is generally permissible if:
- It is consensual
- There is no exploitation involved
- It does not harm the client.
Evidence of Non-Exploitation
- LPC must prove there was no exploitation in any sexual or romantic relationship with previous clients based on:
- Duration since therapy ended
- Nature of the therapeutic relationship
- Circumstances leading to therapy termination
- Client's personal history
- Client's current mental state
- Potential adverse effects on the client and others
- Therapist's indications of a possible post-termination relationship.
Prohibitions on Therapeutic Deception
- LPCs cannot practice therapeutic deception with clients, ensuring clear ethical boundaries.
Consent and Defense Policies
- Consent does not serve as a defense in cases of sexual contact, exploitation, or therapeutic deception if:
- The contact occurs outside professional sessions or locations.
Definition of Sexual Exploitation
- Sexual exploitation aims for sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse, inclusive of:
- Sexual harassment, solicitation, physical advances, and sexual conduct.
Types of Sexual Conduct
- Offensive conduct that creates a hostile environment and may be abusive.
- Behaviors deemed seductive or sexual.
- Sexual comments about individuals, including body-related remarks.
- Demeaning remarks about sexual orientation.
- Inappropriate comments about sexual performance unless relevant to counseling.
- Unnecessary inquiries into sexual history not vital for therapy.
- Initiating discussions on personal sexual problems or fantasies.
- Physical actions such as kissing or fondling.
- Requests to date clients.
- Any repeated sexual gestures or comments not constituting intimacy.
- Exposing genitals, anus, or breasts deliberately.
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