In the 2006 Job Analysis of Certified Rehabilitation Counselors, the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification asked counselors where they thought the profession would be in 5 years. A total of 529 counselors gave their opinions about the future of rehabilitation counseling within the context of the sociopolitical environment in which…

This study investigated the preparation, practices, and perceptions of Licensed Professional Counselors with respect to counseling children. The purpose was to determine: (a) their graduate coursework, continuing education, and post-degree supervision with respect to counseling children; (b) their current caseload, preferred counseling method, and…

The requirements for school counselor certification have changed since 2000 in Missouri. Most notably, the requirement of previous teaching experience has been removed. As a result, individuals from backgrounds other than teaching have the opportunity to earn their masters' degrees in school counseling and earn the student services certificate of…

On March 28, 2008 West Virginia's governor signed into law House Bill 4117 that provides salary stipends to school psychologists and school nurses who are nationally certified. This accomplishment was largely due to 2 years of work undertaken by three dedicated persons in West Virginia: school psychologists Sarah Kendall and Terry Thorn and school…

This is a descriptive study of Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification data related to ethical complaints and violations from 1993 to 2006. The authors reviewed complaints filed against certified rehabilitation counselors involving rules from the pre-2001 Code of Ethics and standards in the current code and analyzed the ensuing…

Is teaching experience necessary for school counselors to feel competent when conducting developmental classroom lessons? The study in this article investigated the relationship between previous teaching experience and practicing middle school counselors' perceived competence in conducting developmental classroom lessons. Results suggested that…

The focus of this study was to qualitatively evaluate worker's attitudes about clinical supervision. It is believed that poor attitudes toward clinical supervision can create barriers during supervision sessions. Fifty-one participants within a social services organization completed an open-ended questionnaire regarding their clinical supervision…

Today, the decision to prepare clinical case material for publication is a decision that cannot be taken lightly. The decision involves reviewing ethical considerations and choosing among various options to safeguard client privacy. Such options include seeking the client's permission, disguising case material, and developing composite case…

Professional counselors and counselors-in-training continue to serve clients who have substance abuse issues, yet systematic training in substance abuse counseling is not available to many counselors. The authors investigated the extent to which students in programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational…

Presents history and development of counselor credentialing, including dimensions of standards, accreditation, certification, and licensure. Analyzes unresolved issues critical to the success of interprofessional collaboration. Offers predictions for future of nonmedical health professions. (Author/ABL)

Claims need for uniformity in counselor licensure is apparent. Presents model legislation for licensed professional counselors, along with a rationale for the content of this legislation. (Author/ABL)

In a survey of members of the Arizona Counselors Association, counselor awareness of potential consequences of regulations was assessed and issues, and consequences of greatest importance to counselors were identified. Most counselors were found to be unfamiliar with potential negative consequences of counselor regulation. Implications for the…

Gives a brief history of the National Board for Certified Counselors and the National Academy of Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors, and discusses future goals and projections for each group. Describes history and criteria for rehabilitation counselor certification, and the movement toward credentialing career counselors. (BH)

Reviews the campaign to pass a counselor licensure bill in Idaho, and provides specific and workable guidelines for a successful effort under the headings of professional responsibility, realities of political life, outreach, veracity, endurance, and need for the law. (JAC)

A survey of 136 Web sites offering counseling through computer chat rooms and e-mail revealed a wide range of credentials of providers, fees for service, and low levels of compliance with the ethical standards for WebCounseling published by the National Board for Certified Counselors. Implications for professional practice and public confidence in…