NBCC NCE 2024 Content Questions and
Answers.
Establish Group Rules -
Establish group expectations -
Establish group termination criteria -
Monitor relationship -
Insurance payment, fees, and insurance benefits -
HMO: managed care organization that allows members to access health care at a lower
cost than many standard insurance plans. Can only see a provider in HMO network,
and must often receive a referral from primary care physician.
benefit for counselors: receive stable influx of clients and ensured payment if they follow
the organizations regulations.
criticism: must give organization a diagnosis which may infringe on client confidentiality.
Time limited and must follow specific guidelines for treatment modalities.
Bartering: refrain from bartering unless it is fair, suggested by the client, and an
admissible convention in the community
Review client records -
Disability accommodations -
CRC's, certified rehabilitation counselors seek to help individuals with disabilities work
through personal and vocational issues they may encounter as a result of their
impairment. May involve connecting clients with community resources, such as
healthcare and occupational training.
Certified through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)
The American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) is a division of the ACA
and the professional organization of rehabilitation counselors
Rehabilitation act of 1973: prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in
federally sponsored programs
, American with Disabilities act (ADA): Prohibits discrimination of persons with disabilities
in employment, public services, telecommunications, and accommodations.
Information to third parties -
- obtain client consent before sharing confidential information with treatment teams or
third party payers.
Advocate for professional issues and client issues -
All levels (local, state, regional, and national).
includes:
- teaching clients to self-advocate, being involved in changes in public policy, writing to
or meeting with policy makers about bills that affect counselors and clients, or backing
licensure laws.
-can also be educating people about the counseling profession, providing leadership
and advocacy training, networking with media to have important issues covered,
working with community organizations to meet client needs.
Counselors are expected to be advocates not only for their profession, but for their
clients and to help clients overcome any barrier that is preventing them from making
progress - ACA.
ACA published advocacy competencies and social justice counseling competencies
Advocate for client issues -
Awareness and practice of self care -
1. learn and implement time management skills
2. engage regularly in enjoyable activities and hobbies
3. establish and maintain meaningful connections with others
4. pursue professional development
5. monitor physical and psychological health
6. seek professional support when needed,
Conduct a biopsychosocial interview -
Conduct a diagnostic interview -
Conduct cultural formulation interview -
Conduct an initial interview -
Answers.
Establish Group Rules -
Establish group expectations -
Establish group termination criteria -
Monitor relationship -
Insurance payment, fees, and insurance benefits -
HMO: managed care organization that allows members to access health care at a lower
cost than many standard insurance plans. Can only see a provider in HMO network,
and must often receive a referral from primary care physician.
benefit for counselors: receive stable influx of clients and ensured payment if they follow
the organizations regulations.
criticism: must give organization a diagnosis which may infringe on client confidentiality.
Time limited and must follow specific guidelines for treatment modalities.
Bartering: refrain from bartering unless it is fair, suggested by the client, and an
admissible convention in the community
Review client records -
Disability accommodations -
CRC's, certified rehabilitation counselors seek to help individuals with disabilities work
through personal and vocational issues they may encounter as a result of their
impairment. May involve connecting clients with community resources, such as
healthcare and occupational training.
Certified through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)
The American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) is a division of the ACA
and the professional organization of rehabilitation counselors
Rehabilitation act of 1973: prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in
federally sponsored programs
, American with Disabilities act (ADA): Prohibits discrimination of persons with disabilities
in employment, public services, telecommunications, and accommodations.
Information to third parties -
- obtain client consent before sharing confidential information with treatment teams or
third party payers.
Advocate for professional issues and client issues -
All levels (local, state, regional, and national).
includes:
- teaching clients to self-advocate, being involved in changes in public policy, writing to
or meeting with policy makers about bills that affect counselors and clients, or backing
licensure laws.
-can also be educating people about the counseling profession, providing leadership
and advocacy training, networking with media to have important issues covered,
working with community organizations to meet client needs.
Counselors are expected to be advocates not only for their profession, but for their
clients and to help clients overcome any barrier that is preventing them from making
progress - ACA.
ACA published advocacy competencies and social justice counseling competencies
Advocate for client issues -
Awareness and practice of self care -
1. learn and implement time management skills
2. engage regularly in enjoyable activities and hobbies
3. establish and maintain meaningful connections with others
4. pursue professional development
5. monitor physical and psychological health
6. seek professional support when needed,
Conduct a biopsychosocial interview -
Conduct a diagnostic interview -
Conduct cultural formulation interview -
Conduct an initial interview -
