Informed consent is an integral part of the counseling process, regardless of setting, and indicates approval by a client to participate in counseling. In order for the consent to be informed the client must first achieve a clear understanding of the relevant facts, risks and benefits, and available alternatives involved. This assignment will help counselors understand what needs to be included in an informed consent form as well as how this form can be one of many essential risk management tools counselors can use to ensure adherence to ethical codes and practice procedures.
Directions:
In 4-5 pages:
- Using current ethical and federal and state specific legal standards, specifically the ACA Code of Ethics (2014) and legal requirements of your state/territory/district, develop an informed consent form that you could use in actual practice (either private or community based). Customize the form to work with an adult client who comes to you for assistance with suicidal ideation, a history of depression, and an extensive history of seeking professional counseling.
- In addition to the form, summarize when during the counseling process you would use this form and the specific ethical and legal standards you addressed in the creation of the form. What multicultural and/or ethical considerations might you need to consider when developing and using this form? How might you address collaboration with other professionals? Be sure to address relevant laws in the consent form (e.g., mandated reporting laws for the state in which you practice).
- Finally, discuss how this informed consent document fits into your personal model for ethical practice. In addition, what other risk management strategies should you take as a professional counselor to ensure ethical practice?
Your final product will be in a word document and be approximately 4-5 pages in length (including the consent form). The informed consent should be approximately 2-3 pages. Your form and supplemental information should be organized in a clear, concise, and organized manner; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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