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What happens if the person does not pay the administrative penalty? -
correct answer the attorney general may sue to collect the penalty.
True or false? A licensee shall not make any false, misleading, deceptive,
fraudulent or exaggerated claims or statements about the licensees
services. - correct answer true
A false, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent or exaggerated claim/statement
could include (but not limited to)... - correct answer 1-effectiveness of
services; 2- licensee's qualifications, capabilities, background, training,
experience, education, professional affiliations, fees, products or
publications; 3-the practice or field of counseling.
True or false? A licensee shall not make false or misleading
claims/statements about services of mental health organizations or
agencies effectiveness of service, qualifications or products. - correct
answer true
True or false? A licensee shall discourage a client from holding
exaggerated or false ideas about the licensees professional services. -
correct answer true
True or false? A licensee does not have to take action to correct false or
exaggerated ideas held by a client if the licensee learns of this. - correct
answer false, licensee shall take immediate & reasonable action to correct
falseideas held by client.
,True or false? A licensee has to make reasonable efforts to discourage
others from making misrepresentations, exaggerated or deceptive claims
about the licensee's practice or services. - correct answer true, and the
licensee shall take immediate and reasonable action to correct the
statement.
True or false? A licensee can provide counseling anywhere anytime and in
any way. - correct answer false, a licensee can provide counseling only in
the context of a professional relationship regardless of setting.
What does a licensee have to provide in writing to an individual before
counseling services begin? - correct answer 1-fees and arrangement for
payment; 2-counseling purposes, goals and techniques; 3- any restrictions
placed on license by the board; 4-limits of confidentiality; 5-any intent of the
licensee to use another individual to provide counseling treatment
intervention to the client; 6-supervision of the licensee by another licensed
healthcare professional; 7-name address and telephone number of the
board for the purpose of reporting violations; 8-plan for the custody and
control of the individual's mental health records in the event of the
licensee's death, incapacity or termination of the licensee's counseling
practice.
Can the licensee inform the client verbally of any changes to the counseling
agreement? - correct answer no, clients must be informed of changes in
writing prior to initiating changes.
Can technological means of communication be used to facilitate the
therapeutic counseling process? - correct answer yes, interactive distance
counseling can be used and must adhere to each provision of the rules and
statutes of the board.
, Can a licensee knowingly offer to pay or agree to accept any remuneration
for securing or soliciting clients or patronage for or from any health care
professional? - correct answer no, no remuneration/ kick-back can occur
directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, to or from any
person, firm, association of persons, partnership, corporation or entity to
the licensee.
Can a licensee engage in activities for the licensee's personal gain at the
expense of a client? - correct answer no
Can a licensee engage in activities, services or product sales with a client?
- correct answer yes, if such activities, services or products are to facilitate
the counseling process or help achieve the client's counseling goals. The
licensee must first inform the client of the licensee's personal and/or
business interest in the activity prior to engaging in the activity/sale.
Can a licensee exert undue influence in promoting activities, services or
products for which the licensee has personal and or business interest? -
correct answer no
True or false? A licensee must set and maintain professional boundaries. -
correct answer true
True or false? Non-therapeutic relationships with clients are prohibited. -
correct answer true
A non-therapeutic relationship is defined as... - correct answer any non-
counseling activity initiated by either the licensee or the client that results in
a relationship unrelated to therapy.