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Must develop and maintain their professional competence
- All psychologists, including forensic psychologists, must develop and maintain their professional competence to practice ethically and in a manner consistent with professional practice standards.
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Psychologists uphold professional standards of conduct, clarify their professional roles and obligations, accept appropriate responsibility for their behavior, and seek to manage conflicts of interest that could lead to exploitation or harm.
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- Avoiding Harm
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This Ethics Code applies only to psychologists’ ac-tivities that are part of their scientific, educational, or profes-sional roles as psychologists. Areas covered include but are not limited to the clinical, counseling, and school practice of psychology; research; teaching; supervision of trainees;
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- Understanding Competence
- Professional Isolation
- Self-Care, The Promotion of Wellness, and Competence
- Communitarianism and Professional Competence
- Ethical Practice as An Interpersonal Activity
- Moving Forward
Competence is defined by Haas and Malouf (2005) as possessing the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to effectively provide needed professional services, and having the ability to implement them effectively. Competence is required of psychotherapists by their profession’s ethics code and it is essential for the provision of effectiv...
Professional isolation can contribute to difficulties with ethical decision-making and place the psychotherapist at greater risk of engaging in unethical behaviors (Cooper, 2009). Psychotherapists may be isolated by choice, such as when surrounded by colleagues but choosing not to engage in any ongoing relationships with them. Alternatively, some p...
In addition to generally being isolating (a stressor in its own right) the practice of psychotherapy can be an emotionally taxing and demanding endeavor. We may work with clients suffering from chronic conditions who do not improve—and for those who do, some may experience relapses. Clients may be aggressive or violent and some may engage in self-h...
As Johnson et al. (2014) observe, “ethics standards and regulatory policies in psychology frame competence as an individual responsibility” (p. 212). Yet, as these authors propose, it is only through effective interaction with others that psychotherapists are able to practice ethically and competently. Additionally, while self-monitoring and self-a...
As has been highlighted, psychotherapists regularly face ethical dilemmas and challenging clinical situations. Knowing the best course of action to take is not always a simple proposition and is not always readily evident. Additionally, as has been pointed out, when one’s competence is degraded, the ability to accurately assess one’s competence, in...
Psychotherapists (and psychotherapists-in-training) must see themselves as part of a larger network and recognize that active participation in this network is essential for maintaining their fragile competence throughout their careers. Rather than focus on independent functioning and responsibility, there is a need to train psychotherapists to seek...
Aug 18, 2018 · Psychologists are held to a high standard of professional competence given the sensitive nature of their work and the potential for high-stakes impact. Problems in professional competence not only impact direct service to clients but can impact the public’s perceptions of the field of psychology.
Responsible caring requires competence, maximization of benefit, and minimization of harm, and should be carried out only in ways that respect the dignity of persons and peoples. Principle III: Integrity in Relationships.
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Principle C: Professional and scientific responsibility. Psychologists uphold professional standards of conduct, clarify their professional roles and obligations, accept appropriate responsibility for their behavior, and adapt their methods to the needs of different populations.
The Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles for Psychologists speaks to the common moral framework that guides and inspires psychologists worldwide toward the highest ethical ideals in their professional and scientific work.
