Glossary of Terms: Texas Administrative Code Here are some definitions from the TAC regulations from Rule §681.2(Tex.reg, 2022). (5) Client(s)—A person(s) who requests and receives counseling services from a licensee or who has engaged in a therapeutic relationship with a licensee. (6) Consent for services—Process for receiving permission from the legally authorized person who agrees to services. (7) Consent Form—A document executed by the legally authorized person to ensure the client is aware of fees and arrangements for payment; counseling purposes, goals, and techniques; restrictions placed on the license by the Council; limits on confidentiality; intent of the licensee to use another individual to provide counseling treatment intervention to the client; supervision of the licensee by another licensed health care professional including the name, address, contact information, and qualifications of the supervisor; and the name, address, and telephone number of the Council for the purpose of reporting violations of the Act or this chapter. (8) Council—The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. (9) Counseling-related field—A mental health discipline using human development, psychotherapeutic, and mental health principles including, but not limited to, Texas Administrative Code: Chapter 681 The TAC, developed by the Texas State Legislature, includes guidelines for licensed professional counselors (LPC) in Title 22, Part 30, Chapter 681 (2022 a), and (2022 b) contains the following subchapters: A. General Provisions B. Rules of Practice C. Application and Licensing D. Schedule of Sanctions Subchapter B includes the Rules of Practice for Professional Counselors, and the entire chapter should be reviewed. In the interest of time and space components §681–31 through §681–53 of this chapter, which cover methods, practices, general ethical requirements, and specific violations will be discussed in this course, including intersections with
clinical or counseling psychology, psychiatry, social work, marriage and family therapy, and counseling and guidance. Non-counseling related fields include, but are not limited to, sociology, education, administration, dance therapy and theology. (10) Executive Director—The executive director for the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. The executive director may delegate responsibilities to other staff members. Some additional definitions of note are found in TAC § 681.31(Tex.reg, 2020) covering professional counselor rules of practice that relate to marriage and family counseling: (3) marriage/couples counseling, which uses interpersonal, cognitive, cognitive-behavioral, behavioral, psychodynamic, affective, and family systems methods and strategies to achieve resolution of problems associated with cohabitation and interdependence of adults living as couples. (4) family counseling, which uses interpersonal, cognitive, cognitive-behavioral, behavioral, psychodynamic, affective, and family systems methods and strategies with families to achieve mental, emotional, physical, moral, social, educational, spiritual, and career development and adjustment through the life span. the codes of ethics of national professional counseling associations. The selected TAC sections are chosen to provide regulatory information beyond the aspirational goals and standards given in association codes of ethics. The TAC sections are intended to give details specific to Texas regulations that may not be included in the general study of ethics in counseling. It should be noted that the following TAC summary, and the subsequent inclusions of ethics codes and guidelines, may not include all sections, so alpha and numerical headings may not be consecutive. Documents will be summarized and condensed and should be studied in detail.
Texas Administrative Code: General Ethical Requirements Subchapter B, §681.41 Subchapter B, §681.41 General Ethical Requirements (2021a) were adopted in November 2020 and amended in November 2021. This subchapter provides clear, concise, and detailed information, congruent with the ACA, AAMFT Code of Ethics and ASCA standards. Ironically, the common ethical violations, detailed later, are direct violations of the regulations specifically stated in this subchapter. That is why it is imperative that LPCs follow this TAC and review it frequently to avoid potential ethical infractions in practice. The specific rules that govern ethical practice in Subchapter B §681.41 will be included by topic in subsequent sections of the course. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ETHICAL STANDARDS OF PRACTICE: TERMINOLOGY
There are many similarities among the codes of ethics for the national associations that promote and enhance professional counseling though focus and terminology may vary across disciplines. Each is founded on commitment to The American Counseling Association Code of Ethics The American Counseling Association. (ACA, 2014) Code of Ethics was updated in 2014 and referenced by the Texas Counseling Association in 2023. The key components of the code of ethics will be included here, and it is important to review the document in its entirety. The specific standards in each section of the ACA Code of Ethics will be included throughout the course.
the clients they serve, the highest level of quality practice, and adherence to all state and national laws governing licensed counselling. The terminology from the national association is included in this section. Glossary of Terms: ACA Code of Ethics (2014) ● Assent: to demonstrate agreement when a person is otherwise not capable or competent to give formal consent (e.g., informed consent) to a counseling service or plan. ● Bartering: accepting goods or services from clients in exchange for counseling services.
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