Ethical Reasoning for Mental Health Professionals
Ethical Reasoning for Mental Health Professionals addresses a fundamental need of ethics training in psychology and counseling: the development of reasoning skills to resolve the complex professional ethical issues that arise. Author Gary G. Ford provides readers with a background in ethical reasoning and introduces them to an easy-to-follow eight step model of ethical decision making.
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"I would really recommend this as an excellent class text and desk reference. I would describe this as a very comprehensive, up to date text on ethics that includes most mental health professionals. This was very thorough and well writtenâ .the inclusion of case examples throughout the chapters really brought home the points that the author was trying to make. The author was very skilled at going into depth while covering the ethical dimensions and did not merely provide superficial discussion." -- Kathleen M. Salyers, The University of Toledo-- Kathleen M. Salyers, Ethical Reasoning for Mental Health Professionals addresses a fundamental need of ethics training in psychology and counseling: the development of reasoning skills to resolve the complex professional ethical issues that arise. Author Gary G. Ford provides readers with a background in ethical reasoning and introduces them to an easy-to-follow eight step model of ethical decision making. Key Features: Covers philosophical models of ethical reasoning: Readers are provided with the needed background for understanding sources of ethical duties and the metaethical justification underlying the ethical code of their profession. Addresses APA and ACA ethics codes: A greater understanding between the professions of psychology and counseling is illustrated by covering current versions of ethical codes for both fields (APA, 2002 & ACA, 2005). Recommendations are given for those who wish to pursue certification, degree, or licensure in the other field. Exemplifies ethical dilemmas and ethical responses: Treats the issue ofethical dilemmas, in which two or more ethical duties actually conflict. Other texts present issues one at a time, supplemented by case examples involving â right' and â wrong' answers, leaving professionals ill-equipped to apply ethical principles to novel circumstances, particularly where multiple ethical duties conflict. Reflects the complexity of real-life situations: Numerous thought-provoking case examples help students apply ethical principles to novel professional circumstances. In-depth coverage of ethical concerns in assessment, therapy, industrial/organizational, teaching, research, and forensic activities is provided, as well as in emerging areas such as e-therapy and Internet research. Addresses multicultural concerns: The ubiquitous nature of cultural influences in our lives and professional activities is demonstrated. Readers are guided to identify cultural biases in their own life and the ethical principles and practices of the mental health professions. Intended Audience: This text is perfect for students studying ethical issues in psychology and counseling, as well as a great resource for clinical/counseling psychologists, psychotherapists, and practitioners. This text is perfect for students studying ethical issues in psychology and counseling, as well as a great resource for clinical/counseling psychologists, psychotherapists, and practitioners.
PrefaceCh 1. Introduction What is Ethics Ethics and Personal Values The Role and Values in the Practice of a Mental Health Profession Why do Professions Develop Ethical Standards? The History of Ethics in Psychology "Ethical Principals of Psychologists and Code of Conduct" Counseling: Code of Ethics Psychiatry: The Principles of Medical Ethics, With Annotations Especially Applicable to Psychiatry Social Work: Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers The Limitations of Ethical Codes Ethics and Law SummaryCh 2. "Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct" Introduction and Applicability Preamble General Principles SummaryCh 3. Counseling's Code of Ethics Preamble ACA Code of Ethics SectionsThe Existence of Ethical Conflict SummaryCh 4. Models of Ethical Reasoning and Their Effectiveness in Resolving Ethical Conflict The Philosophical Basis of Ethical Judgments Utilitarianism Kant's Formalist Ethical Theory The Need for Ethical Problem-Solving Skills to Address Conflicts Between Ethical Principles Ethical Relativism Ethical Contextualism SummaryCh 5: A Model of the Ethical Decision-Making Process The Purpose of the Model The Model A Case Example Applying the Model of Ethical Decision Making SummaryCh 6: Ethical Issues in Psychotherapy and Counseling Informed Consent Confidentiality Multiple Relationships Conflict of Interest Competence Respect for Clients' Autonomy Termination Practice Case Involving the Model of EthicalDecision Making SummaryCh 7: Organizational Settings and Special Populations Working Within an Organization Conflict of Interest Working in a Psychiatric Hospital Managed Care Practice Working in Forensic (Correctional) Settings Mental Health Professionals in the Military Psychotherapy With Children School Psychology and Counseling Practice Case Involving the Model of Ethical Decision Making SummaryCh 8: Ethical Issues in Assessment and Testing The Value and Ethical Implications of Psychiatric Diagnoses Psychological and Educational Assessment and Testing Multicultural Issues in Psychological Assessment Ethics and Test Validity Use of Computerized Test Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation Report Writing Special Considerations in College Orientation Testing Practice Case Involving the Model of Ethical Decision Making SummaryCh 9: The Use of Computer Technology in Professional Practice Specialty Guidelines for E-Therapy Beneficence Nonmaleficence Integrity Competence Informed consent Confidentiality Conducting Assessments Using the Internet Conclusion Practice Case Involving the Model of Ethical Decision Making SummaryCh 10: Practice and Assessment in Organizational and Business Settings Working for a Business Organization Competence Consulting Relationships Special Considerations in Industrial/Organizational Assessment Entrepreneurial Practice of a Mental Health Profession Practice Case Involving the Model of Ethical Decision Making SummaryCH 11: Ethical Issues in Teaching and Supervision Competence Informed Consent Multiple Relationships Confidentiality Professional and Scientific Responsibility Teaching Students About Values and Professional Ethics Ethical and Legal Issues in Supervision Practice Case Involving the Model of Ethical Decision Making SummaryCh 12: Ethical Issues in Research Ethics, Values, and Theory Construction Conducting Research With Human Participants Protecting Research Participants From Harm Informed Consent Special Considerations in Conducting Research With Children The Use of Deception in Research Confidentiality Ethical Issues Concerning the Use of Student Subject Pools Ethics and Scientific Merit of Research Ethical Issues in Data Collection and Analysis Ethical Issues in Publishing Research Results Ethical Issues in Conducting Research on the Internet Ethical Issues in Conducting Animal Research Practice Case Involving the Model of Ethical Decision Making SummaryCh 13: Mental Health Professions and the Law Legal Issues in Hospital Admission for Psychiatric Treatment Involuntary Hospitalizations: The Psychiatric Commitment Process The Rights of Psychiatric Inpatient Clients Ethical Considerations in Suicide Preventions Forensic Practice in the Mental Health Professions What if Ethics and the Law Conflict? Practice Case Involving the Model of Ethical Decision Making SummaryCh 14: State Boards, Ethics Committees, and Ethics Complaints When Professionals Identify Unethical Conduct State Boards of Psychology and Counseling Professional Organizations' Ethics Committees Dealing Appropriately With a State Board of Ethics Committee Inquiry Legal Complaints Against Mental Health Professionals Avoiding Difficulties by Functioning as an Ethical Professional Practice Case Involving the Model of Ethical Decision Makings Summary ReferencesAppendicesA: "Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct"B: ACA Code of Ethics
\ Kathleen M. Salyers"I would really recommend this as an excellent class text and desk reference. I would describe this as a very comprehensive, up to date text on ethics that includes most mental health professionals.\ This was very thorough and well written….the inclusion of case examples throughout the chapters really brought home the points that the author was trying to make. The author was very skilled at going into depth while covering the ethical dimensions and did not merely provide superficial discussion."\ \ \ \ \ \ Donald Brunnquell"A comprehensive description of the ethical issues in clinical and counseling psychology grounded in a philosophical approach to thinking about ethics. The approach it takes of emphasizing ethical theory and reasoning is strong and more useful than the more typical code based approach."\ \
