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Discuss these 4 code of ethics and include the following questions below.
ACA American Counseling association
NBCC national board for certified counselors
APA American psychological association
. NOHS national organization for human services

1. Which mental health professional are required to adhere to these codes?
2. What is the educational requirement for this mental health profession?
3. What is the main mission of the organization?
4. What does the organization offer students or its member?
5. Identify the cost and criteria for joining?
6. What are the benefits of joining?
7. What kinds of professional journals and publications are available?
8. What information is available about conference or continuing education?
9. Give a summary of your impressions about the organizations.
10. Develop an information flyer about one of the organizations.
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Discuss these 4 code of ethics and include the following questions below.
http://www.counseling.org/, http://www.nbcc.org/OurCertifications, http://www.apa.org/, http://www.nationalhumanservices.org/
ACA American Counseling association:
NBCC national board for certified counselors
APA American psychological association
. NOHS national organization for human services

1. Which mental health professional are required to adhere to these codes?

The mental health profession necessitates that those within the profession have the ability to validate their credentials and their knowledge of their profession through accreditation with various professional organizations. These organizations include the NBCC or National Board for Certified Counselors, American Psychological Association (APA), and the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS). These organizations are the equivalent to accreditation agencies in college that validate the college's standing and are required for the college to receive any financial aid funds from the federal government. Counselors, psychiatrists, social workers, human services employees' who work in professions that provide care and social services must abide by these ethics as well as (voluntary) join these ...

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