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In the world of counseling, many clients come to their first session either (a) already taking psychopharmaceutical medications for specific disorders previously diagnosed by a psychiatrist or other prescriber, or (b) in need of a psychiatric evaluation (psych eval) to determine the actual diagnosis and potential psychopharmaceutical options for stabilization. It is incumbent upon us to make sure that we stay within our scope of practice and our standards of practice. For this Assignment, you will review the literature and applicable code of ethics to analyze what are the most appropriate professional attitudes and behaviors related to working with clients who are on or need medications for mental health and/or substance use disorder stability and recovery.

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PAPER: THE COUNSELOR’S ROLE WITH CLIENT, REGARDING PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS

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COUN_6743_Week3_Assignment_Rubric

For this Assignment, you will review the reading assignments, resources, code of ethics, and current literature to analyze the role of counseling interns, certificants, and licensees when working with clients who are currently on or need psychotropic medications.

Assignment (3-5 pages)

Should a counselor be able to prescribe psychotropic medications to a client? Why or why not? When, if ever, can a counselor share their personal or professional opinions about prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications and/or supplements with a client? Explain your thoughts about this question. Who is best qualified to diagnose and prescribe psychotropic medications? What qualifies them to be the best resource for diagnosis and prescribing? What are the relevant codes within the ACA Code of Ethics that support your answer? When a client comes to you already on psychotropic medications, what is within your role and scope of practice? What is not within your role and scope of practice? If a client needs further evaluation in order to determine their diagnosis and potential need for psychotropic medications, how can we frame the conversation so it is client-centered, empathic, ethical, and informative?

Your Assignment will be 3 to 5 pages in length, not including cover page or references page. Be sure to support your Assignment with specific references from the text, resources, and literature. In addition to the Learning Resources, search the Walden Library and/or the internet for peer-reviewed academic literature to support your Assignment. This Assignment must utilize appropriate APA format and citations.

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Criteria Ratings Pts

20 pts

20 pts

10 pts

Responsiveness:The paper demonstrates that the student recognizes and understands the complexity and limitations of the counselor’s role regarding the use of psychotropic medications by clients. The paper clearly communicates a thorough response to each question.

20 to >17.9 pts A

The content of the paper includes thorough responses that substantially cover the topic of all the questions in the instructions.

17.9 to >15.9 pts B

The content of the paper includes responses to all of the questions and the responses substantially cover the topic of more than half of the questions in the instructions.

15.9 to >13.9 pts C

The content of the paper includes responses to at least half of the questions and the responses substantially cover the topic of at least half of the questions in the instructions.

13.9 to >0 pts F

The content of the paper includes responses to fewer than half the questions and/or the responses substantially cover the topic of less than half of the questions in the instructions.

Content Knowledge: The extent to which the content demonstrates an understanding of our current knowledge, providing information from the research, literature and Code of Ethics that validate their answers.

20 to >17.9 pts A The responses to the questions in the instructions demonstrate:… 1.) In-depth understanding and application of concepts and issues presented in the course showing that the student has absorbed the general principles and ideas presented;… 2.) Rich and relevant presentation; and… 3.) Mastery and thoughtful/accurate application of knowledge and skills or strategies presented in the course.

17.9 to >15.9 pts B The responses to the questions in the instructions demonstrate:… 1.) Understanding and application of the concepts and issues presented in the course demonstrating that the student has absorbed the general principles and ideas presented;… 2.) Relevant presentation; and… 3.) Mastery and application of knowledge and skills or strategies presented in the course.

15.9 to >13.9 pts C The responses to the questions in the instructions demonstrate:… 1.) Minimal understanding of concepts and issues presented in the course, and, although generally accurate, displays some omissions and/or errors; and/or… 2.) Irrelevant presentation; and/or… 3.) Little mastery of skills and/or numerous errors when using the knowledge, skills or strategies presented in the course.

13.9 to >0 pts F The responses to the questions in the instructions demonstrate:… 1.) Lack of understanding of the concepts and issues presented in the course and/or application is inaccurate and contains many omissions and/or errors; and/or… 2.) Irrelevant presentation; and/or… 3.) Many critical errors when applying knowledge, skills, or

Quality of Writing: The extent to which

10 to >8.9 pts A

8.9 to >7.9 pts B

7.9 to >6.9 pts C

6.9 to >0 pts F

Total Points: 50

Criteria Ratings Pts

strategies presented in the course.

the student communicated in a way that meets graduate level writing or communication expectations.

Writing or communication exceeds graduate-level expectations. The reference guide:… 1.) Includes language that is clear, concise, and appropriate;… 2.) Has few, if any, errors in spelling (if written), grammar, and syntax;… 3.) Is extremely well organized, logical, clear, and never confuses the reader or listener;… 4.) Uses a preponderance of original language and uses direct quotes only when necessary and/or appropriate;… 5.) Provides information about a source when citing or paraphrasing it.

Writing or communication meets graduate- level expectations. The reference guide :… 1.) Includes language that is clear;… 2.) Has a few errors in spelling (if written), grammar, and syntax;… 3.) Is well organized, logical, and clear;… 4.) Uses original language and uses direct quotes when necessary and/or appropriate;… 5.) Provides information about a source when citing or paraphrasing it.

Writing or communication is somewhat below graduate-level expectations: The reference guide:… 1.) Includes language that is unclear and/or inappropriate; and/or… 2.) Has more than occasional errors in spelling (if written), grammar, and syntax; and/or… 3.) Is poorly organized, is at times unclear and confusing, and has some problems with logical flow; and/or… 4.) Reflects an underuse of original language and an overuse of direct quotes and paraphrases; and/or… 5.) Sometimes lacks information about a source when citing or paraphrasing it.

Writing or communication is well below graduate-level expectations: The reference guide:… 1.) Includes unclear and inappropriate language; and/or… 2.) Has many errors in spelling (if written), grammar, and syntax; and/or… 3.) Lacks organization in a way that creates confusion for the reader; and/or… 4.) Contains many direct quotes from original source materials and/or consistently and poorly paraphrases rather than using original language; and/or… 5.) Lacks information about a source when citing or paraphrasing it.