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Who makes up the complaint committee? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 1. One board member who is an LPC
- The executive director
- The assistant attorney general
- and other appropriate individuals may be included as determined by the committee. Direct client hours are defined as - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Acts performed in the presence of one ore more clients such as assessment, treatment, interventions, verbal communication, and diagnosis What does OAC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> The Oklahoma Adminsitrative Code What makes up the 6 rules for professional conduct? Include a definition for each. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 1. Responsibility: LPCs are responsible for the work they do with clients such that they accept responsibility for the consequences of said work and agree not to exploit their clients in any capacity.
- Competence: LPCs must practice within their competence based on education, training, and other credentialing (this includes testing and counseling modalities). #don't-practice-impaired. #dont-have-sex-with-your-clients.
- Client Welfare: don't have sex with your clients, don't discriminate against your clients, keep proper records, don't have sex with former clients until 5 years after, can't be a private practice til fully licensed, refer out if needed, don't abandon your clients
- Fees and Bartering: clearly explain fees to clients as well as non-payment fees; only barter if it is not exploitive and a clear contract is established; you can only barter for tangible goods, NOT services
- Professional standards: don't get arrested for state or federal felony, don't see clients under the influence, don't have sex with clients (current or previous), supervisees, update the board to changes in contact info, don't lie to the board it will not go well
- Relationship with the public and professionals: don't misrepresent yourself, don't missadvertise yourself, post your license, don't give or accept compensation for referrals, CANDIDATES DO NOT REFER TO THEMSELVES AS LPCS What is the time frame to file a report, and what information is needed to make said report? What information is not included? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 1. The report must be made within 30 days.
- The report must include the name of the LPC or LPCC making the report, the name of the LPC or LPCC being reported, and any relevant facts.
- The report will not include the client pursuant unless a signed release is received. What are the rules surrounding keeping proper records? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 1. Keep records for 5 years post-termination.
- Keep interactions and information confidential unless authorized in writing by the client or subpoenaed.
- Keep records following federal and state guidelines.
- Provide client with a copy of the records following federal and state guidelines. Under what circumstances can you refer a client out? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Out of your realm of expertise or if there is a conflict of interest (like you went out with the client's brother) What is the time frame to update the board regarding contact information? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 14 days What materials are used to determine fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 1. Evaluations from instructors and supervisors
- Personal references
hardship on approved supervisor or candidate; physical hardship on approved supervisor or candidate; specialty credentials) When does supervised experience begin? Where may hours be accrued? **- CORRECT ANSWER
** Experience begins after all academic requirements are met. Hours can be accrued in academic, governmental or private-not-for-profit and private forprofit settings. Supervised experienced hours shall be accrued in a private for-profit or not-for-profit counseling practice setting, only if: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> (1) The LPC Candidate is an employee, of the same facility as a person licensed in the state of Oklahoma whose assigned job duties include being immediately available to the LPC Candidate for supervision at any time the LPC Candidate is engaging in the practice of counseling or counseling-related services. (2) The LPC Candidate is receiving supervision for licensure from an approved LPC supervisor who is not required to work at the same location as the LPC Candidate. When the supervisory relationship is terminated, a termination of supervision agreement form must be submitted within what time frame? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 3 business days ** 14 days What materials are used to determine fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 1. Evaluations from instructors and supervisors 2. Personal references hardship on approved supervisor or candidate; physical hardship on approved supervisor or candidate; specialty credentials) When does supervised experience begin? Where may hours be accrued? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Experience begins after all academic requirements are met. Hours can be accrued in academic, governmental or private-not-for-profit and private forprofit settings. Supervised experienced hours shall be accrued in a private for-profit or not-for-profit counseling practice setting, only if: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> (1) The LPC Candidate is an employee, of the same facility as a person licensed in the state of Oklahoma whose assigned job duties include being immediately available to the LPC Candidate for supervision at any time the LPC Candidate is engaging in the practice of counseling or counseling-related services. (2) The LPC Candidate is receiving supervision for licensure from an approved LPC supervisor who is not required to work at the same location as the LPC Candidate. When the supervisory relationship is terminated, a termination of supervision agreement form must be submitted within what time frame? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 3 business days What are the requirements needed to be a supervisor? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 1. Must be an LPC who has practiced counseling for at least 2 years beyond the issue date of license.
- Completed a graduate course in counseling supervision from accredited university OR Board approved equivalent course
- Agrees to be "on-call" for the supervisee
- Approved by the board Documentation of supervision requires? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 1. Supervision Agreement Form
- Evaluation of Supervised Experience Form, including documentation of observations and date of consultation between approved supervisor and on-site supervisor, semi-annually. What is considered "full-time"? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> At least 20 hours per week. For each 1,000 clock hours of full-time, on-the-job experience, ___ hours shall be direct client contact hours - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 350 How many hours of supervised, full-time, on-the-job experience shall be completed by an LPC candidate? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 3 years or 3,000 clock hours of full time, on-the-job experience Weekly, face-to-face supervision shall be accrued under an LPC at the ratio of ____ minutes of supervision for every ___ of on-the-job experience. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 45 minutes; 20 hours Regardless of the number of hours earned beyond the master's degree, the LPC supervisee shall receive at least 1 year or ____ clock hours of supervision - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 1, If an applicant completes the supervised experience requirement before passing the licensure examination, the applicant shall... - CORRECT ANSWER >>> continue to practice under the LPC supervision until licensed (unless exempted by the Act) *Failure to do so constitutes a violation of the Act and may be subject to prosecution under the District Attorney and sanction by the Board. Applicants shall complete supervised experience requirements within ____ months of the date of the approval of the first supervision agreement or the application shall be voided. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 60
At least 3 clock hours of CEUs must fall under what category? **- CORRECT ANSWER
** Counseling ethics What makes Continuing Education acceptable? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 1. Presented by a person who is LPC or related professional (ACA, APA, LMFT, etc.)
- Sponsored by the state government
- A college course, seminar, workshop, home study (board approved and no more than 10hrs) or takes place at a conference. Continuing Education in Counseling Supervision is acceptable as meeting the pre-approval requirements by the Board when the continuing education program: **- CORRECT ANSWER
** (1) Addresses issues specifically related to the practice of clinical supervision, as the sole focus (2) Contains content in one or more of the following knowledge areas: (A) Ethical and legal considerations in the practice of clinical supervision; (B) Theoretical models of clinical supervision; (C) Intervention methods and modalities of clinical supervision; (D) Research in clinical supervision. Continuing education may also be accrued when the LPC teaches in programs such as institutes, seminars, workshops, and conferences, provided that such teaching is.... **- CORRECT ANSWER ** Not required as part of the LPC's regular employment. When an LPC counts teaching toward their CEUs, ___ hours are credited for each hour taught. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 2 No more than ___ hours of CEUs may be accrued per year through teaching activities. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 10.
NOTE: Credit will only be given for the first presentation. Continuing education may be accrued when the LPC completes homestudy or technology- assisted distance learning programs that are approved by the Board. How many hours of CEUs may be accrued through home-study/distance learning? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> No more than 10 hours may be accrued per renewal period. Acceptable continuing education verification of attendance documents include: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> (1) An official continuing education validation form furnished by the presenter (2) A letter on the sponsoring presenter's letterhead giving the name of the program, location, dates, subjects taught, total number of hours attended, participant's name and presenter's name and credentials (3) An official graduate transcript showing course or audit credit (4) A letter for teaching activities on the sponsor's letterhead giving the name of the program, location, dates, subject taught, and total number of hours taught. What happens if I don't do my CEUs? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Your license gets suspended! What happens if an LPC submits fraudulent CEU hours? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> The hours will be reviewed by the License Committee for referral for disciplinary action by the Board and may result in sanction by the Board. LPCs shall retain verification of attendance documents for all CEU hours claimed for a period of ____ years - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 2 What information is put on the license? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Licensee's name License number Speciality designation (if applicable)
If Acts/Rules ARE violated, the Executive Director will refer an RFI to the Complaint Committee. If the Complaint Committee is involved, they will meet with individuals, appoint an investigator, outline the proposed agreed settlement, authorize the filing, and then close the complaint. If the Complaint Committee decides to meet with an individual, the Committee shall proceed by... - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 1. Notifying the LPC or candidate that an RFI has been received, outlining the nature of the inquiry
- Requesting a prompt letter to the Board responding to the merits of the RFI and a meeting with the Complaint Committee for an interview at a date and time determined by the Committee. *If the LPC or candidate fails to respond with a prompt letter or fails to meet with the Complaint Committee at their request, the Committee may refer the RFI for investigation. If the complaint is moved forward to investigation, the complaint committee shall... - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 1. Contact an investigator set by the board
- Provide the designated investigator with the name and address of the complainant, if available, and the LPC or candidate; and
- Notify the LPC or candidate by certified mail that a RFI has been received and an investigation is being conducted. Active duty military can renew licenses - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 1. Without fees; and
- Without CEUs, when circumstances do not allow, or if military employment is in a social work capacity What is the ratio of supervisees to supervisors for group supervision? **- CORRECT ANSWER
** 2 - 6 supervisees and the supervisor
What is the maximum number of supervisees to be supervised by one supervisor? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 12 How much of supervision can be group supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> No more than half How often do supervisors watch live tape or co-facilitate sessions? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> At least two per each six month evaluation period How often is the evaluation of supervised experience submitted and what is included? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Twice per year. The supervisor and supervisee shall sign and submit the "Evaluation of Supervised Experience" form, including documentation of observations and date of consultation between approved supervisor and on-site supervisor, semi-annually (twice a year). What is included in the Evaluation of Supervised Experience document? **- CORRECT ANSWER
** (1) Identifying information (2) Time, place and duration of supervised experience; (3) Percentage of time spent in different counseling activities; (4) Supervisor's rating of professional activity; (5) Supervisor's comment section; and (6) Record of supervised experience. NOTE: Any Evaluation of Supervised Experience form that is submitted beyond 60 days of the semi-annual due date will not be credited towards the duration of supervision. What is the Board application fee? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> $
How long do you keep CEU documents? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 2 years What is the Continuing Education Roster and what info does it include? **- CORRECT ANSWER
** It is a documentation form (that is separate from individual verification documents) which is obtained by the Board, completed, and then submitted to the Board. It includes:
- Name of the licensee
- Signature and signature date of the licensee
- Total clock hours of workshop(s)
- Name of workshop(s), sponsoring agency of workshop(s), date of workshop(s), and
- The number of hours of each workshop When does the Board audit from randomly selected LPCs? What happens? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> (a) In May of each year, the Board will select LPCs on active status the previous year for an audit (b) When audited, LPCs are asked to verify all credits claimed on their Continuing Education Roster on or before the renewal deadline. Once your license is suspended, how long do you have to fulfill requirements for reinstatement? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 12 months Your license needs to be... - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Prominently displayed at your primary place of work What do I do to turn my license inactive? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Submit a one time payment of $25 and a written request
"Act" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> the Licensed Professional Counselors Act "Administrative Procedure Act" or "APA" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> refers to Article I and/or Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act "Applicant" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> a person who has made a formal application with the Board "Approved LPC Supervisor" or "Supervisor" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> An individual who meets the qualifications to become an approved supervisor and is approved by the Board "Board" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure "Complainant" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Any person who files a Request for Inquiry against a LPC, Candidate, or a person who delivers licensed professional counseling services without a license "Complaint Committee" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Includes one Board member who is a LPC, the Executive Director, the Assistant Attorney General and may include other appropriate individuals as determined by the Committee. "Dual relationship" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> a familial, social, financial, business, professional, close personal, sexual or other nontherapeutic relationship with a client, or engaging in any activity with another person that interferes or conflicts with the LPC's or LPC Candidate's professional obligation to a client "Direct Client Contact Hours" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> The performance of therapeutic or clinical functions that includes diagnosis, assessment and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
"Group supervision" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> means an assemblage of two (2) to six (6) Candidates "Home-study" or "technology-assisted distance learning" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> means the delivery of graduate coursework or continuing education through mailed correspondence or other distance learning technologies, which focuses on using asynchronous instructional delivery methods Or in other words, online (asynchronous) distance learning "Licensed Professional Counselor" or "LPC" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> a person holding a current license issued pursuant to the provision of the Professional Counselor Licensure Act. "Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate" or "Candidate" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> means a person whose application for licensure has been accepted and who is under supervision for licensure "Licensure Committee" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> means two LPC Board members, the Executive Director, and may include other appropriate individuals as determined by the Committee "OAC" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> means the Oklahoma Administrative Code "On-site supervisor" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> means a person who may not be an approved LPC supervisor but is licensed by the state of Oklahoma (as a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Behavioral Practitioner, Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Psychiatrist, or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
and is employed by the agency as the LPC Candidate AND whose assigned job duties include acting as the immediate supervisor to the LPC Candidate and who is available to the candidate at all times when counseling services are being rendered by the LPC Candidate "Request for Inquiry" or "RFI" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> means a written or oral statement of complaint from any person alleging possible violation(s) of the Act and/or Rules "Respondent" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> means the person against whom an Individual Proceeding is initiated "Staff" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> means the personnel of the Board "Technology-assisted supervision" - CORRECT ANSWER >>> refers to supervision that occurs through video teleconferencing, over secure internet connections shall not account for more than 56.25 hours of the total requirement. What are the different requirements for CEUs between supervisors and supervisees? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> LPC Supervisors are required to complete a minimum of three (3) clock hours of CEUs in counseling supervision and 3 clock hours in ethics each renewal period. LPCs must complete a minimum of three (3) clock hours of CEUs in ethics. Who can get in trouble if a licensee is misrepresenting themselves? **- CORRECT ANSWER
** It is the LPC's responsibility as outlined in the rules of professional conduct What is necessary to begin supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 1. Application materials
- Official verification of passing results on the NCE and OLERE
(4) Successfully completes the OLERE. When can a person work in independent or private practice? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> (1) Is licensed under this Act as a Licensed Professional Counselor (2) Has met all requirements of OAC Section 86:10- 11 - 5 of the LPC Regulations and all other requirements under the Act rules (3) Has continued to meet all continuing education requirements Continuing Education is acceptable when it is presented by a person who... - CORRECT ANSWER >>> (a) is licensed or certified by counseling related professions. (b) is a licensed or certified member of a non-counseling field, IF the content of the presentation is counselor related and falls within the presenter's area of training, or (c) if the person has experience teaching at the graduate level, in a regionally accredited university or college from the approved knowledge areas listed in the Act (d) the person is presenting or has presented at a national mental health conference provided by the ACA or any of its divisions, APA, AAMFT, NASW, NAADAC, or other nationally recognized organizations in the mental health field. (e) the person is presenting in a program sponsored or provided by a state or federal government agency with responsibility for mental health and substance abuse services One graduate academic SEMESTER credit hour is equal to ___ clock hours toward CEUs - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 15 One graduate academic QUARTER credit hour is equal to ___ clock hours toward CEUs. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 10 LPCs and LPC Candidates may perform forensic services, which include, but are not limited to - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Assessments, interviews, consultations, custody evaluations, reports, expert testimony, or other such activity that the results may, or are intended to be, later furnished to a trier of fact or other decision maker, only under certain conditions
Continuing Education is acceptable when it takes place in the context of... - CORRECT ANSWER >>> (a) a college course, in-service training, institute, seminar, workshop, conference, or Board pre-approved home-study/technology-assisted distance learning course. (b) a national mental health conference or other nationally recognized professional organization in the mental health field (c) a program approved or offered by a state or federal government agency with responsibility for mental health and substance abuse services Do current LPC Board members receive clock hours for CEUs when attending/participating in Board or Committee meetings? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Yes girl, they do. What conditions must be met in order for information gained thorugh forensic services to be used in a court of law? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 1. LPCs must demonstrate competence by education and experience in the subject matter relevant to the issues in question, as determined by the court
- LPCs shall provide a written notice and make a reasonable attempt to obtain a signature acknowledging receipt of such notice, from each person or persons who is the subject of the forensic services.
- LPCs shall maintain written records, in a form or format that is legible or readable to third persons, of all contacts and information received and used in the preparation of their report.
- LPCs must conduct a thorough examination and must utilize face-to-face interviews of the person(s) who is the subject of their forensic analysis, and such other person or persons who has/have a legally recognizable right in the subject matter of the proceeding.
- LPCs shall base their findings and conclusions only upon information gained by appropriate and lawful means. Interviews of minor children shall be preceded by written consent from the
