Main description:

This second edition of Legal and Ethical Dictionary for Mental Health Professionals confronts the problems arising from a lack of clear understanding of mental health laws or terminologies. Case law continues to show that mental health professionals (MHPS) lose cases because they base their professional actions on incorrect definitions or misunderstandings of legal and ethical terms. Some have been professionally sanctioned or had their licenses revoked as a result of making professional decisions or actions based upon improper understanding of confusing language. This dictionary provides MHPS with clear and concise definitions of legal and ethical terminologies. To enhance the professional's understanding, a professional significance section has been added after the definitions to further comprehension of practical dimensions of the words and to aid in legal and ethical decision-making.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 The Entries, A-Z Chapter 3 Appendix A: Code of Ethics Part 4 1. American Counseling Association Code of Ethics Part 5 2. Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct Part 6 3. American School Counselor Association Part 7 4. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Code of Ethics Chapter 8 Appendix B: State Professional Licensure Boards Part 9 1. Counselor Licensure Boards Part 10 2. Psychologist Licensure Boards Part 11 3. Social Work Licensure Boards Chapter 12 Appendix C: Mental Health Acronyms Chapter 13 Appendix D: Online Professional Associations and Organizations in Mental Health Chapter 14 Appendix E: Table of Subject Matter-Related Cases Chapter 15 Index