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Hello,

Thank you for taking part in the Board Certified Professional Counselor, BCPC, job task analysis survey. The BCPC examination is administered through the American Psychotherapy Association, and your participation in this survey will assist the American Psychotherapy Association in developing a high-quality, internationally-accredited certification.

The purpose of this survey is to gather quantitative data on what job tasks and skills are most important. You will be presented with a list of tasks and skills involved in the profession of a Professional Counselor, sorted into domains, and you will be asked to provide a rating of how important/critical you think each one is, and the amount of time you spend on each. Tasks which have higher ratings deserve more weight on the exam.

The BCPC credential is designed to advance the practice of psychotherapy and counselor professionalism by maintaining high and rigorous standards for the clinical practices that reflect quality professional services. A national voluntary system of certification will be implemented to meet these standards with the goal of promoting sustained, intensive high-quality professional development and establishing partnerships through collegial interactions across all disciplines in mental health.

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 
 
Please answer the following questions pertaining to demographics.
 
 
 
Please indicate gender.
 
Male
 
Female
 
I prefer not to share this information
 
 
 
Please indicate your age.
 
30 or under
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
61-70
 
71 or older
 
I prefer not to share this information
 
 
 
Please indicate your race/ethnicity. (Select all that apply)
 
African-American
 
Asian-American
 
Caucasian
 
Hispanic
 
Latino/Latina
 
Mexican
 
Native American/American Indian/Alaska Native
 
Pacific Islander
 
I prefer not to share this information
 
Other (please specify)

 
 
 
Please indicate the region that represents where you currently reside.
 
Region 1: MA, NH, VT, RI, CT, MA
 
Region 2: NY, NJ, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
 
Region 3: DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV
 
Region 4: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN
 
Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
 
Region 6: AR, LA, NM, OK, TX
 
Region 7: MO, IA, KS, NE
 
Region 8: MT, ND, SD, WY, UT, CO
 
Region 9: CA, NV, AZ, HI
 
Region 10: OR, ID, WA
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in counseling.
 
Less than a year
 
1-5 years
 
6-10 years
 
11-20 years
 
21-30 years
 
30+ years
 
 
 
Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
 
Some High School (have not attained a high school diploma or GED)
 
GED
 
High School Diploma
 
Some College (have not attained a college degree
 
Associate’s Degree(s)
 
Bachelor’s Degree(s)
 
Some Graduate School (have not attained a master’s degree)
 
Graduate Certificate(s)
 
Master’s Degree(s)
 
Graduate Study beyond Master’s (have not attained a doctoral degree)
 
Doctoral Degree(s)
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
Please select which of the certificates you currently hold. Select all that apply.
 
Certified Forensic Consultant (CFC)
 
Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPC)
 
Board Certified in Integrative Health (BCIH)
 
Certified Relationship Specialist
 
Master Therapist
 
None
 
Other (please specify)

 
 
 
Please indicate the avenue from which you have received the majority of your mental health-related training.
 
College or University (attending physically and/or online)
 
Government
 
Military
 
On the Job Training (attending physically and/or online)
 
Seminars/Conferences/Webinars
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
For which setting do you currently perform the majority of your mental health-related duties?
 
Private practice
 
Group practice
 
Government setting (VA)
 
Teaching at the college or university level
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
Please rate the importance of and time spent on the following tasks related to appraisal.
 
 
 
ImportanceTime Spent
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Conducts clinical evaluations that incorporate key elements as determined by the presenting client problems.
Uses current diagnostic criteria in making diagnoses.
Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress based on measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Assesses client for co-occurring mental disorders.
Collects a comprehensive mental health history during the intake assessment process.
Compiles and studies occupational, educational, and economic information to assist clients in making and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.
Demonstrates psychometric properties of assessment instruments used in counseling.
Diagnoses substance abuse disorders.
Develops clear, concise treatment plans with measurable outcomes.
Evaluates client progress through the use of pre- and post-test clinical designs.
Incorporates results of mental status examinations in the development of treatment plans.
Recognizes and applies DSM-5 when making diagnosis.
Provides risk assessment during intake process.
Administers, scores, and interprets standardized tests such as, MMPI, BDI-II and others.
Analyzes data, such as interview notes, test results, and reference manuals and texts to identify symptoms and diagnose client's problems.
Uses diagnostic tools that are clinically relevant and are the most up-to-date edition
Diagnoses client problems.
Conducts mental status evaluations that utilize documentable tools pertinent for cognitive problems
Collects data to evaluate counseling effectiveness.
Makes differential diagnoses that are inclusive of presenting and evolving problems or condition.
Uses mental status examinations of retreatment planning
Prepares treatment plans based on evidence-based practices.
Recognizes the diagnostic process and nomenclature of mental and emotional disorders
Conducts assessments for homicidality utlizing a standardized, structured process.
Formulates individualized biopsychosocial case conceptualizations and treatment planning
Assesses danger of client to self and others.
Collects a comprehensive biopsychosocial history during the intake assessment process.
Conducts intake assessments utilizing a standardized process.
Conducts assessments for suicidality utlizing recognized, structured processes.
Conducts diagnostic interviews that utilize a standard, structured, documentable process.
Recognizes cultural bias in assessment processes and instruments.
Uses basic statistical concepts to analyze data and interpret results.
 
 
 
Please rate the importance of and time spent on the following tasks related to case management.
 
 
 
ImportanceTime Spent
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Uses appropriate procedures to document counseling sessions.
Records session data in a concise format such as SOAP notation.
Encourages clients to take an active role in treatment planning and the counseling process.
Initiates and develops discharge summaries.
Evaluates the source, context, and creditability of client information using a structured/standardized process.
Documents client use of community resources as indicated.
Terminates therapy when appropriate.
Projects realistic timetables for clients to achieve their goals.
Documents in the clinical record consultation in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders outside the competency of the provider.
Encourages patient compliance with treatment plans.
Uses appropriate procedures to document intake assessment.
Uses emergency management systems in urgent and emergent situations.
Manages case load to prevent burn out by assessing with objective self survey tool.
Maintains up-to-date files on clients using a standardized record retention process.
Documents client progress systematically utilizing techniques, tools or instruments.
Collects sufficient client data for purposes of accountability.
Maintains client records as prescribed by statute and agency policy.
 
 
 
Please rate the importance of and time spent on the following tasks related to general clinical practices.
 
 
 
ImportanceTime Spent
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Promotes patient self-care activities.
Utilizes behavior modification techniques consistent with applied behavioral analysis process parameters.
Recognizes indications of psychotropic medications.
Reinforces recovery techniques through documentable client discussion.
Critically reviews and employs the latest research findings in the delivery of counseling services.
Recognizes the continuum of care in addictions.
Treats clients who have experienced trauma utilizing pertinent clinical techniques.
Demonstrates knowledge of the effects of traumatic events in patients' presenting problems.
Provides multicultural counseling consistent with standardized guidelines.
Intervenes as advocate for client or patient to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Interprets behavior and mental processes at an appropriate level of complexity.
Practices wellness techniques in the delivery of counseling services.
Uses empirically-based treatments of mental and emotional disorders.
Counsels family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for client.
Recognizes contraindications of psychotropic medications.
Recognizes exceptionalities in clients.
Incorporates clinical interventions designed to prevent mental and emotional disorders.
Treats risk factors in addictions.
Demonstrates knowledge of classifications of psychotropic medications.
Demonstrates conjoint and family therapy counseling skills.
Practices crisis/suicide intervention skills with the primary goal of assuring patient safety.
Recognizes impact of substance abuse on mental disorders.
Assists clients to consolidate learning in order to maintain skills beyond the counseling process.
Engages clients affected by disasters utilizing appropriate psychological guidelines.
Provides counseling services for adjustment disorders.
Develops and conducts programs to promote the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.
Uses evidence-based interventions in mental and emotional disorders.
Recognizes the stages of dependence in addictions processes.
Practices advocacy for the mentally ill.
Utilizes self-regulation therapies, including biofeedback, to allow the client to recognize that they can, by their own efforts, remedy some ailments.
Uses the stages of change in the delivery of addictions counseling services.
Provides addictions counseling services that incorporate both prevention and treatment strategies.
Recognizes the etiology of mental and emotional disorders.
 
 
 
Please rate the importance of and time spent on the following tasks related to group clinical practices.
 
 
 
ImportanceTime Spent
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Recognizes therapeutic factors of group work.
Uses group stage theories in the delivery of counseling services.
Facilitates counseling and psychotherapy groups utilizing group dynamic principles and techniques.
Conducts group counseling for alcohol and drug treatment.
Recognizes group dynamics.
Recognizes and reinforces members' roles in group counseling.
Recognizes group process components.
 
 
 
Please rate the importance of and time spent on the following tasks related to human development.
 
 
 
ImportanceTime Spent
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Applies theories of human development specifically for the individual being seen.
Incorporates resiliency theory into the client case management related to problems in treatment.
Applies theories of personality development specifically to the individual being seen.
Incorporates theories of human development to explain mental processes and behavior.
Demonstrates knowledge of normal and abnormal personality development processes.
Communicates with clients using developmentally appropriate language utilizing concurrent feedback for clarification and confirmation.
Applies knowledge of human development processes across the lifespan in delivering counseling services.
Recognizes neurobiological bases of mental disorders.
 
 
 
Please rate the importance of and time spent on the following tasks related to legal/ethical practices.
 
 
 
ImportanceTime Spent
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Participates in depositions.
Prepares documents for presentation in court and accompanies clients to court as needed.
Identifies content expert for consultation when assessment/therapy is beyond the training of the clinician.
Gives testimony at trial.
Provides counseling services within professional ethical guidelines.
Complies with all workplace policies and regulations.
Completes all necessary reports and paperwork within contractual or legal allotted timeframe.
Reports suspicions of abuse to appropriate authority.
Adheres to all relevant professional codes of conduct.
Uses ethical decision making models.
Ensures that client confidentiality is clearly understood and protected.
Practices within the scope of current licensure laws.
Writes report for legal evaluation.
Maintains appropriate boundaries during patient/client interactions.
Recognizes professional issues within the field that affect counselors.
Practices within the scope of relevant certification guidelines.
Evaluates patients for legal cases.
 
 
 
Please rate the importance of and time spent on the following tasks related to resources and referral.
 
 
 
ImportanceTime Spent
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0 hrs/wk 2-4 hrs/wk 10+ hrs/wk
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Refers patient, client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness.
Consults with professional colleagues as delineated by national credentialing and licensing guidelines.
Interprets program regulations/benefit requirements and assists clients in obtaining needed supportive services.
Recommends resources designed to facilitate client change.
Engages family and other collateral resources when available and necessary.
Refers clients to support services, such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services, as needed.
Works collaboratively as a member of multidisciplinary mental health service delivery team.
 
 
 
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