Laws and Ethics Course
1)

Which of the answers below best describesprimary roles of mental health professionals, including clinical social workers, MFTs, and mental health counselors?
 
Diagnosing only severe mental illnesses Providing therapeutic services and fostering psychological well-being Only conducting research on mental health disorders Working exclusively with children and adolescents
 
2)

The roles of clinical social workers, MFTs, and mental health counselors are distinct yet interconnected by a shared commitment to ethical practice, guided by both professional codes of ethics and applicable laws.
 
True False
 
3)

Which ethical framework is the primary guide for clinical social workers?
 
The AAMFT Code of Ethics The NBCC Code of Ethics The NASW Code of Ethics The American Psychological Association Code of Conduct
 
4)

What is one of the purposesof CE licensing requirements for mental health professionals?
 
To regulate the number of professionals in the field To ensure that practitioners remain current in the field To provide employment for state licensing board officials To restrict practice to only medical doctors
 
5)

What is a major issue with licensure portability for mental health professionals?
 
States do not require licensing for mental health professionals Laws vary by state, making it difficult to practice across jurisdictions Licensing requirements are identical across all states Only international professionals face this challenge
 
6)

Which federal law establishes national standards for protecting client health information?
 
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
 
7)

Which court case established the duty to warn and protect potential victims of harm?
 
Jaffee v. Redmond Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California Brown v. Board of Education Roe v. Wade
 
8)

What is the legal requirement for reporting a reasonable suspicion of child or elder abuse?
 
Only law enforcement agencies can report abuse It is at the therapist’s discretion Reporting is only required if a client provides written consent Reporting is mandatory in all states
 
9)

What is informed consent?
 
The process of explaining therapy, risks, and confidentiality limits before treatment A verbal agreement between a client and therapist A legal waiver clients sign to allow treatment without disclosure A document granting clients immunity from therapy-related issues
 
10)

What is a primary concern with teletherapy?
 
Teletherapy is only legal for psychiatrists Only clients with severe disorders benefit from teletherapy Ensuring confidentiality and security in digital settings There are no ethical concerns related to teletherapy
 
11)

Which core value is NOT explicitly mentioned in the NASW Code of Ethics?
 
Competence Social Justice Integrity Profitability
 
12)

Which principle in the NASW Code of Ethics emphasizes that social workers should place client well-being above personal interests?
 
Competence Social Justice Service Transparency
 
13)

What is an ethical dilemma often faced by clinical social workers?
 
Deciding what fees to charge clients Conflicts between ethical obligations and legal requirements Choosing which clients to accept based on personal preference Avoiding all boundary issues in small communities
 
14)

What does the term “dual relationship” refer to?
 
A therapist treating two clients at once A therapist maintaining more than one type of relationship with a client A therapy session conducted by two professionals A client seeking therapy from two professionals at the same time
 
15)

Which of the following is an essential step in ethical decision-making models?
 
Ignoring legal guidelines Seeking supervision and consultation Avoiding making decisions Allowing clients to handle ethical dilemmas alone
 
16)

What is a key challenge family therapy?
 
Respecting and navigating cultural traditions in the therapeutic process Eating the food provided by the clients Family therapists are not bound by HIPAA Family therapy does not require confidentiality agreements
 
17)

What is a common ethical challenge in teletherapy?
 
Managing data security and confidentiality Teletherapy is illegal in most states Digital therapy requires no informed consent Online therapy is only effective for short-term treatments
 
18)

Social workers should terminate services to:
 
pursue a social relationship with a client pursue a financial relationship with a client pursue a sexual relationship with a client none of the above
 
19)

Social workers…
 
are prohibited from giving or receiving payment for a referral when no professional service is provided by the referring social worker are prohibited from giving or receiving cash payments for a referral when no professional service is provided by the referring social worker; however, in kind payment is acceptable are prohibited from receiving payment for a referral when no professional service is provided by the referring social worker, but giving is acceptable are prohibited from giving payment for a referral when no professional service is provided by the referring social worker, but receiving is acceptable
 
20)

Social workers who function as educators or field instructors should, except:
 
evaluate students’ performance is a manner that is fair and respectful take reasonable steps to ensure that clients are routinely informed when services are being provided by students engage in dual or multiple relationships with students in which there is a risk of exploitation or potential harm are responsible for setting clear, appropriate, and culturally sensitive boundaries
 
21)

Social workers should not practice, condone, facilitate, or collaborate with any form of discrimination on the basis of:
 
race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or mental or physical disability. race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or mental or physical disability. race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, age, immigration status, or mental or physical disability. race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, or mental or physical disability.
 
22)

 Social workers should do the following except:
 
protect, enhance, and improve the integrity of the profession through appropriate study and research, active discussion, and responsible criticism of the profession contribute time and professional expertise to activities that promote respect for the value, integrity, and competence of the social work profession; including, teaching, research, consultation, service, legislative testimony, presentations in the communi act to prevent the authorized and qualified practice of social work immediately report to the NASW any suspicions of a colleague’s impairment
 
23)

Social workers should do the following except:
 
act to expand choice and opportunity for all people, with special regard for vulnerable, disadvantaged, oppressed, and exploited people and groups educate their clients on the correct social and political views to promote social justice for all people engage in social and political action that seeks to ensure that all people have equal access to the resources, employment, services, and opportunities they require to meet their basic human needs and to develop fully promote conditions that encourage respect for cultural and social diversity within the United States and globally
 
24)

Social workers, therapists and counselors…
 
can tell a client that they should be on medication can refer clients to a psychiatrist for an evaluation for medication have worked with enough people to know what types of medications work and what types should be prescribed should encourage and direct the client to go through treatment without the use of prescribed medications
 
25)

Red flags when evaluating a supervisee’s performance include all of the following, except:
 
delinquent paperwork chronic lateness no client cancellations inconsistencies between notes and deblockedions of cases in supervision
 
26)

When faced with an ethical dilemma, social workers are strongly urged to do the following, except:
 
Consult others Establish the legal, organizational and policy context Evaluate what decision would be in their best interest professionally Have a sound working knowledge of ethical codes and standards of conduct
 
27)

When treating a client, therapists need to be aware of _______ which, if left unchecked, may have harmful effects on the therapeutic process.
 
counter-transference counter-balance counter-fluctuation counter-equilibrium
 
28)

 When consulting with a colleague about a client, a therapist should do the following, except:
 
Not violate the agreed upon confidentiality of the client Not violate the identification of the client, unless there is a written waiver for such consultation as part of informed consent Provide the least amount of information about the client possible to have a productive consultation Arrange to meet at a restaurant to speak with colleagues over lunch
 
29)

In order to provide services to an individual in voluntary settings they must be clear about what to expect from the services so they might provide informed consent.  This information includes all of the following, except:
 
the total number of sessions required to resolve the client’s issue a clear policy on what happens when the client fails to pay fees appointment cancellation policies limits of confidentiality
 
30)

Clear and measurable goals should be formulated by:
 
a process that is driven by the client’s desired outcomes imposed by the therapist because of their expertise and education defined unilaterally and taught to the client explained patiently to the client to reach established therapeutic goals
 
31)

 Goals should be specifically stated including the tools or activities learned in therapy to accomplish the goals.  The following are not specific but are general goals, except:
 
gain increased control over emotions approach others and initiate and maintain conversations by employing listening skills and furthering responses Judicial and administrative proceedings; limited law enforcement activities enhance self-esteem improve quality of parenting
 
32)

Goals must be the following, except:
 
small and measurable feasible overly ambitious incremental
 
33)

 Whenever possible, goals should be stated in positive terms that emphasize growth.  The following goals are all positive, except:
 
To increase the family members’ awareness of each other’s strengths and to increase the frequency of positive messages To deal with disagreements openly, promptly, and constructively To eliminate pouting and cold wars between marital partners To unite efforts of group members in working collectively and to draw each member into participation
 
34)

 If a client poses goals that a therapist has strong reservations about because they contradict their own moral values or life philosophies, generally…

 
 
A therapist should ‘bite their tongue’ and continue A therapist should sensitively explain why it might be better to refer the client to another therapist A therapist should patiently explain why the client should change their goals A therapist should patiently explain why the client’s goals are not really desirable
 
35)

 Violations of professional boundaries are one of the most common ways that the healthcare practitioner violates ethical and legal regulations.  The following are all behaviors that weaken boundaries, except:
 
horseplay selling or buying items to or from clients no personal favors physical contact