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A lead clinician may avoid giving a counselor a new client to a counselor, as she notices the counselor has been complaining about current clients, has seemed distracted and fatigued, and mentioned feeling ineffective in session. The lead clinician probably made a good choice, as it seems the counselor is experiencing __________ . Choose the best answer.


A) A medical condition
B) Burn-out
C) Lack of knowledge
D) A lack of supervision

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Clinicians often go into private practice. Yet for many this can be a daunting concept. Why? Choose all that apply.


A) Lack of client base
B) Fear of failure
C) Lack of resources
D) All of the above

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A clinician who supervises other counselors must have a certain level of competency to identify when an individual is not performing duties sufficiently. Another aspect of supervising other counselors is having the capacity for metacompetence. Metacompetence is __________ .


A) The inability to recognize when someone is not a good counselor
B) The capability to distinguish what one does not know, and to self-reflect
C) Being competent in all areas of the field
D) Specialized competence in one approach of counseling

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An effective clinician should be able to help a client do all of the following except __________ .


A) Help client explore the behavior patterns, which are effecting their relationships
B) Identify client's negative thoughts
C) Take responsibility for client's change
D) Establish a trusting environment

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Creating and maintaining a professional network is vital to counselor success. How does one build a professional network? Choose all that apply.


A) Attend more parties
B) Participate in cold calling to other therapists
C) Attend conferences/trainings
D) All of the above

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Why would a director of a counseling practice conduct a community needs assessment?


A) Curiosity
B) To match clinic services with community needs
C) To assist with the health and well-being of the community
D) B and C

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Novice counselors frequently struggle with professional confidence. How can an individual increase his or her professional confidence? Choose all that apply.


A) Identify a niche
B) Supervision
C) Challenge negative self-talk
D) All of the above

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When a clinician is attempting to identify a personal clinical approach, exploring how they __________ is a good first step.


A) Conceptualize their view of the human experience and mental illness
B) Benefited from therapy
C) View of themselves
D) None of the above

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The American Psychology Association published the "Ethical Principles of Psychologists" where general principles of the profession are put forth including Principle C: Integrity. Principle C refers to __________ .


A) Respecting all individuals
B) Beneficence
C) Promoting truth, honesty, and accuracy
D) Promoting fairness and justice

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As a member of a multi-disciplinary team you might be expected to ____________.


A) Chair a committee
B) Organize an event
C) Attend weekly meetings
D) All of the above

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When acting as a consultant to another counselor, what skills might be the most helpful?


A) Active listening skills
B) Organization skills
C) Time management skills
D) Relaxation skills

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A proficient clinical supervisor will __________ . Choose all that apply.


A) Encourage career growth
B) Criticize professional skills
C) Hold supervision for all counselors
D) Promote professional identity

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If your therapist __________, it is highly probable that he or she is under-skilled, and therefore incompetent in their practice. Choose all that apply.


A) Does not ask for feedback
B) Self-discloses in every session
C) Let's you lead the session
D) All of the above

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Live supervision is one way lead clinicians can evaluate the performance of counselors. How is live supervision carried out? Choose all that apply.


A) Counselor self-report
B) Observation via television
C) Lead clinician conducting the session
D) Viewing session through one way mirror

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The "Ethical Principles of Psychologists," published by the American Psychology Association establishes __________, and __________ for the profession.


A) Ethical standards and codes of conduct
B) Therapeutic principles and moral questions
C) General principles and ethical standards
D) General principles and moral questions

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Why might a lead clinician provide in-service training for counselors under his supervision?


A) Improve quality of care
B) Train all staff at once and save time
C) Identify who needs to be fired
D) All of the above

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