Case Scenario
What is the psychologist specialize in?
Assessment and treatment for recovering alcoholics
According to Privacy and Confidentiality, does the psychologist have to disclose their personal addictions to their clients?
No, the psychologist does not have to disclose any information to clients about the circumstances as this is not a professional issue
It is a risk for the Psychologist to work with alcoholics?
As mentioned, there are risks associated with this case scenario, but there are also benefits such as developing a better connection with the client.
True or False
Our plan of action included the choice of the psychologist maintaining their private practice in assessment and treatment of alcoholism affected individuals
True!
What was the psychologist struggling with?
Alcoholism
According to the ethic of 3.1.1 Private Practice Settings, should the psychologists plan ahead with referrals in case anything goes medically wrong?
Since the psychologist is in a private practice it is their responsibility to plan ahead for their clients to ensure they get the help they require with as little harm as possible, which could include referrals or creating safety plans with clients
True and False
The Psychologist should disclose to their coworkers about their addictions
False!
It is the Psychologists right to have private life outside of their profession, unless it is impairing professional judgements.
True or False
Psychologists should be able to share their personal experiences of alcoholism with clients
True!
Only if its beneficial to the client, the psychologist has the right to disclose when it is appropriate
How can the psychologist avoid impairment?
-Allow support from co-workers, friends and family
-Make sure clients can be referred if services can't be delivered
etc.
According to 12.1 Impairment due to Health Factors, The psychologist should keep regular case loads with their health condition?
The standard of professional conduct in psychology states that the psychologists ability to do their job might be impacted due to any hardships that the therapeutic professional is struggling with
Should the psychologist get therapy instead of using self-care practices when they are struggling with their addiction
Discuss
If the psychologist plans to change their area of practice; however, still remaining in the treatment and assessment of substance use, do they have to notify the college?
No, since the psychologist is remaining in their existing authorized area they do not have to inform the college.
In the case of them changing their client group or area of expertise they would have to notify the college and undertake additional training.
After a long day at work, can the psychologist talk about stressful cases they had that day to friends or family?
No, The psychologist can't disclose any information about their client cases with anyone that isn't professionally involved in providing services with the client.
True or False
According to 13.2 Compromised Objectivity, Competence or Effectiveness Due to Other Factors
A member can undertake or continue to provide psychological services when personal, scientific, professional, legal etc, impairs their objectivity and competence to delivering psychological services
False!
A member must not undertake any cases when their objectivity is clouding their effectiveness to provide services
True or false
The Psychologist will empathize better with clients knowing that they've been through similar situations
True!
Sharing personal experiences will create a stronger therapeutic relationship between the client and the psychologist
True or False
It is the psychologists responsibility to seek their own professional help for their addiction
True!
True and False
The psychologist who plans to provide psychological services must take responsibility for clients records
True!
The professional must take reasonable steps to ensure that current and former clients have access to their records for the prescribed retention period
How can the psychologist show diligence?
By planning ahead, and not continuing as a professional if the alcohol addiction becomes to excessive
Name a different plan of action that wasn't listed
Discuss