CCMH 551 Wk 2 – Professional Disclosure Statement

Every counselor must adhere to their state’s requirements for professional disclosure. It is legally and ethically responsible to inform your clients of what they can expect from the counseling experience, what evidence-based treatment is, the background of their provider, and the policies and procedures of the clinic or agency where they plan to receive services. Counselors should provide clients with a legal statement that discloses this information to help them understand their consent to the treatment process. Agencies have different approaches to documentation, so professional disclosure statements can shift throughout a counselor’s career. It is helpful to be prepared with your own professional disclosure statement that you can use with agencies and clients in your future counseling practice.

Research your state counseling licensure board’s website for the professional disclosure requirements for your specific state. The University of Phoenix has developed a website to help you find your state’s licensure requirements.

Develop a 350- to 525-word personalized professional disclosure statement that includes:

• The requirements specified by your state
• Legally appropriate verbiage about informed consent
• Your theoretical approach

Consider cultural factors in your target population that might affect your clients’ understanding of your disclosure statement. Write your statement with clear terms legally appropriate for all your audiences—clients, clinics, and counselors alike.

Include a list of the resources used to compile your professional disclosure statement in APA format.

Submit your assignment.