What are some advantages and disadvantages of managed care for counseling?
What will be an ideal response?
Advantages and disadvantages of managed care for counseling
a. Potential advantages
i. Contain costs and maintain service
ii. Time-limited treatment is research-supported practice that is effective
iii. Greater access to mental health services
iv. Increased number of referrals for some practitioners
v. Implementation of quality control and standards of practice
b. Potential Disadvantages
i. Standardized treatment guidelines fail to take into account the unique nature of clients' needs and compromise counselors' autonomy in determining specific interventions
ii. Arbitrary time limits
iii. Caps on the number of sessions approved
iv. Increased paperwork
v. Difficulties in being placed on provider lists
vi. Increased job stress
vii. Insufficient qualified personnel acting as gatekeepers
viii. Based on the medical model
ix. Ethical dilemmas
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a. Self-esteem b. Self-concept c. Temperament d. Affect
Workers with high self esteem are able to do all of the following except:
a. Interact in respectful ways with co-workers. b. Limit self-responsibility so criticism will be limited. c. Do not feel threatened by the recognition given to fellow co-workers. d. Freely share information with others so all can be informed. e. Are not defensive when corrective feedback is offered.
What is the minimum number of years of experience CACREP mandates school counselors need to have before providing supervision?
a. 3 years, with training in supervision b. 1 year with a year of experience in teaching c. 2 years with supervision training d. no designated number of years as some counselors are unable to receive training
In which of the following is collaboration least likely to occur?
a. During the rapport and trust building stage b. After rapport building and prior to problem identification c. After problem identification and prior to the development of treatment goals d. After the development of treatment goals and prior to treatment planning e. During the closure stage prior to ending counseling