In this assignment, you will apply a decision-making model to address dual role relationships and ethical boundaries. (Refer to Topic 5 discussion questions to help with this section.) You will also address the importance of multidisciplinary roles in the field, supervision, and reflection on your development and ethical practices.
In the final section, you may use first person.
Access the “Counselor Ethical Boundaries and Practices Assignment Guidelines” document. Complete the project according to the assignment guidelines.
Include at least six scholarly resources in addition to the textbook in your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Course Resources if you need assistance.
*This assignment is recommended as a representative artifact in your e-Portfolio.
Refer to the “Student Guide Individual Student Assessment-KPIs” presentation and video in Class Resources.
This performance assessment assesses the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for Professional Counseling Orientation & Ethical Practice.
GCU Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:
MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling
1.2: Analyze independent and collaborative roles of the professional counselor. [CACREP 2.F.1.b, 2.F.6.a, 2.F.6.b, 2.F.6.c., 2.F.6.d, 2.F.6.e] (MC4)
2.1: Evaluate elements of counselor-client relationships within the practice of professional counseling, focusing on professional ethical standards. [CACREP 2.F.5.d] (MC3, MC5)
5.2: Recognize the importance of establishing and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. [CACREP 2.F.1.l] (MC4)
MEd School Counseling
8.4: Recognize the importance of establishing and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. [CACREP 2.F.1.l] (MC4)
This assignment is informed by the following CACREP Standard:
2.F.1.b. The multiple professional roles and functions of counselors across specialty areas, and their relationships with human service and integrated behavioral health care systems, including interagency and interorganizational collaboration and consultation.
2.F.1.i. Ethical standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical and legal considerations in professional counseling.