Introduction This is the case of James Wilson a graduate student who is doing his internship and a local mental health agency. Although, his intentions are good he obviously has forgotten some of things he learned in his ethics and legal course. As we proceed through the case we will look at some of the behaviors James exhibits and participates in, and what are some of the ethical and legal codes he has violated. Then consider what disciplinary actions he could face because of his carelessness at the mental health agency. The Case James Wilson begins an internship at a local mental health agency and as an intern he will learn a variety of tasks throughout his time there. For him to learn about the agency he will begin at the front desk …show more content…
James calls the number that is on the client’s file, and the person on the other end answers Annex Electric this is Andrea. At which point James says, this is James Wilson with Johnson Mental Health Center I am trying to reach John Jones regarding his Domestic Violence treatment. These actions are in violation of the American Counseling Association [ACA], 2014, B.1.b) as well as Colorado Statute 12-43-218(1). Later in the week as James is putting away some clients files the phone is ringing, so he sets the files down on a table where there are several new clients filling out paperwork. In this case James is careless with respect to client’s confidentiality by leaving clients records out where unauthorized persons can observe client’s information (ACA, 2014, B.6.b), (C.R.S. §§ 12-43-203(3), 12-43-222(1)(u)(d). Even though James has already placed client’s personal information at risk and broken client confidentiality up to this point other office workers told James not to tell anyone (C.R.S. §§ 12-43-224(9)(a)(b)). Although, James was under the agency supervisor and was required to have weekly meetings he primarily was answering to other staff members at the agency. When the supervisor did check in with James and asked other staff members how James was doing everyone reported he was doing a good job. Therefore, the …show more content…
First through phone communications and later by mishandling client’s records, and co-workers at the agency knew about the violations and did not report them. Allowing James to continue along in his internship by participating and facilitating groups, placing clients in harm’s way with an intern who has already exhibited incompetence in the field. Once James was allowed conduct groups his conduct did not change in fact it grew worse by eventually forming a sexual relationship with one of the clients. With the total disregard for the client’s rights James should not be allowed to work in the field of mental health counseling. If he still wants to pursue a career in this field, he needs to put on a suspension period before being allowed to practice in this
EC- 1.5 (F), ABA/EC-1- 1.5(A)- Legal assistant, Carl, breached the confidentiality of Jane when he allowed the client’s boyfriend Zeke, to sit in on the consultation. Carl then later continued to speak to the client about their case even when the client was outside of the privacy of attorney Howe’s office.
On May 4, off an interstate highway in Williston, Vermont, a truck driver named Paul Bristol(68 years old) suffered a sudden heart attack which caused him to go into the left lane and swerving along the guardrail for about 300 feet. A homeless man named James Pocock who had been living in the wood off the interstate for a couple of months seen a cloud of concrete dust as the truck hit the guardrail. He quickly sprang into action in order to save the life of Paul Bristol. James Pocock ran to the scene and found Bristol unconscious, with no pulse. Pocock then proceeded to give CPR. Pocock revived Bristol after countless CPR, which helped Bristol survive.
It’s always good to start investing money at an early age, however, it’s a hard start. Many banks have improved interest rates as well as no opening fees to start a savings account. Stocks, such as health and technology are also currently going up. Billy should start by saving small amounts of money per week for two years and placing it in a savings account. He should also buy health and tech stocks, such as Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), and keep a diversified portfolio, along with buying bonds.
Samuel Worcester challenged the constitutionality of the Georgia act because they had convicted him of residing in the Cherokee nation without obtaining a state permit and swearing an oath of loyalty to the state. Worcester wanted to challenge the authority of those who imprisoned him and at the same time establish the rights of the Native Americans in the United States, which were being oppressed by people like Andrew Jackson, who believed that “philanthropy could not wish to see this continent restored to the condition in which it was found by our forebears,” and that we should instead move the Native Americans so they can once again enjoy a land free of our “cities, towns, and prosperous farms,” even though these Native Americans had conformed to our society and in fact wanted to stay in their ancestral lands (Jackson 1).
On June 7th, 1997 a man by the name of James Byrd Jr. was wrongfully murdered in Jasper, Texas. The three murderers acted out of their negative racial bias toward James Byrd Jr., two of the three murderers were sentenced to death and the third to life in prison. Their names were Shawn Allen Barry, Lawrence Russell Brewer, and John William King. Brewer and King were well known white supremacists in the area with tattoos depicting their beliefs and belonging to their hate groups. Barry was sentenced to life in prison for his involvement that he did not play as big of a role in the death, however he was the one who was driving so he too, should have been charged equally with the others.
In unit seven I was asked to review a case study video regarding Dr. Williams and his client, Juan. The Dr. Williams and Juan case is intriguing because Dr. Williams’s actions toward Juan and his family are lousy and cringe worthy. Quick synopsis, Dr. Williams defy principles E and B stated within the APA code of ethics. Principle E states that Psychologists must respect the dignity and worth of all people, and the rights of individuals to privacy, confidentiality, and self-determination. Principle B states that Psychologists must establish relationships of trust with clients. The first mistake I recognized Dr. Williams making pertains to his nonexistent eye contact towards his client, Juan. The sense of human connection come from eye
Lying on the Couch by Irvin D. Yalom has been both entertaining and interesting from a counseling standpoint in that it provides a scandalous and as was in most of the cases, a look at what could go wrong if ethics in a clinical counseling setting go awry. Following the characters of Seymour Trotter, Earnest Lash, and Marshal Streider in working with their clients and with each other the ethical lessons to be learned become obviously apparent, if not emotionally painful. Although, numerous issues arise throughout the book, there were at least three that will be covered within the context of this writing. In consideration of each of these ethical breaches there will be dialog on the nature of the ethical issue or violation, where the ACA ethical code applies, ramifications of the ethical issue or violation on both parties, and application of Kitchener?s five primary ethical principles that were involved or violated. In addition, the justification offered by the characters in the book for their actions or considered actions, application to the situation in the setting of Clinical Mental Health counseling, and indication of personal response to the situation presented. Understanding that the use of these ethical principles and considerations as they apply in counseling are unequivocally valuable tools in helping a practitioner in working with clients to make comprehensive decisions that will not create conflict within their ethical parameters and are aligned with the laws
The ACA Code of Ethics states, “when counselors are faced with ethical dilemmas that are difficult to resolve, they are expected to engage in a carefully considered ethical decision-making process,” (ACA, 2014, p. 3). Throughout these three case studies, I will use the seven-step ethical decision-making model to address the important professional issues, relevant ethical codes, and legal standards (Forester-Miller & Davis, 1996). By applying the steps to each case I will share how I came to my resolutions.
(Cheeseman 2013). In the United States v O’ Hagen case, James O’Hagan was a partner in the law firm that represented Grand Metropolitan PLC in its tender offer of Pillsbury Company common stock. The possibility of the tender offer was confidential and not public until the offer was formally made by Grand Met. However, during the time when the potential tender offer was still confidential and nonpublic, James O’Hagan used the inside information he received through his firm to purchase call options and general stock in Pillsbury. Subsequently, after the information of the tender offer became public, Pillsbury common stock increased from $39 to $60 and O’Hagan sold his shares, making a profit of over $4 million. The department of justice initiated
I believe that it´s the same offender in the Parkinson case and the Johnson case, which is making the offender a serial killer because he has killed 3 people and it has been over a period over 30 days. By looking at different serial killer typologies my firm belief is that this offender will fall into the lust serial killer typology. I concluded this by firstly looking if the crimes were act-focused kills or process kills, I concluded it was process kills because the offender had taken the time to abduct both Parkinson and Johnson and didn 't just kill them right away like an act-focused killer would do. With the offender being a process killer he could only be organized as well because process killers cannot be disorganized. The offender would either be a lust killer, power-control killer or a thrill killer. I concluded that the offender in this case would not be a thrill serial killer, since this kind of murderer gets off my seeing his victims suffering, which is the most important factor for this type of offender. In the Parkinson and Johnson murders there were no signs of torture on the victims bodies and therefore I do not believe that this offender would be a thrill serial killer.
Professional counselors and their staff are exposed to sensitive client information and records. The helpful receptionist and whose privilege videos, show how to apply both the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics (ACA Code of Ethics) and state board counseling laws to common ethical scenarios. The content explores aspects designed to call attention to favorable and unfavorable skills and techniques in handling such matters. These two videos demonstrate the limitations of confidentiality and privileged information. As a professional counselor one is expected to uphold the principles of confidentiality and privilege according to the ACA Code of Ethics and state laws. One may conclude that the helpful receptionist video shows clear violations of confidentiality. While the whose privilege video indicates the significance of insuring that counselors comprehend state laws and ethics codes pertaining to confidentiality and privilege. Furthermore, counseling professionals are held accountable for violating ethics codes and state laws as well as training staff on informed consent.
In the mental health profession of counseling, therapy, psychology, psychiatric and social services ethical dilemmas are faced primarily on a daily basis. Being that mental health professionals are working with clients who are often fragile and vulnerable, they must develop an intense awareness of ethical issues. On the other hand, mental health professionals would never intentionally harm their clients, students or colleagues and others whom they work with. Unfortunately, good intentions are not enough to ensure that wrong doings will not occur and mental health professionals have no choice but to make ethically determined decisions. Depending upon the experience and expertise of the professional determines the outcome of the ethical
As you may aware, Mr. James Wright has done some unethical act due to the effort of increasing the stockholder’s equity. The purpose of the memo is to discuss about the ethical dilemma of James Wright’s plan. I will discuss about whether he has followed the IMA’s principles or not. After that, I will give you my opinion of the dilemma in this situation.
Lisa crossed her professional boundaries by engaging in a sexual relationship with James. In response, James’ parents had taken legal action against Lisa and the mental health agency that she worked for as both were deemed response for her actions. In the litigation, James’ parents are of the observation that Lisa’s behavior was injurious to the client’s mental status; an occurrence that affected his ability to finish high school and thereafter seek productive
Regarding step 4, while there are no laws which pertain to this particular case as it does not involve a sexual relationship, but there are regulations and professional standards one must adhere to. Step 4 and step 5 are closely related and are the crux of this ethical dilemma. Ethics codes of all major mental health associations mandate that therapists/supervisors