Assignment Instructions/ Description
The beginning of your counseling program is the right time to think about the scope of practice available to you. A scope of practice defines the permissions and limitations granted to you within the law. Within the United States, a counselor�s scope of practice differs from state to state. This assignment will help you understand and articulate the permissible scope of practice for counselors in your state.
Before completing your assignment, review the University of Phoenix list of State Licensure Requirements.
Research the licensure requirements required to apply for a professional counseling license in your state, as listed on the state board�s licensure website, and the scope of professional practice for in your state.
Write a 260- to 350-word paper summarizing your findings.
Include the following in your paper:
Summarize the professional licensure requirements in your state (approximately one paragraph).
List services, procedures, processes, etc. that counselors can legally perform in clinical practice (provide a bulleted list).
Summarize the limitations to the scope of practice in your state. What are counselors prohibited from doing in your state?
Explain how your state�s scope of practice aligns/does not align with your counseling career goals. Provide specific details to support your response.
Use the resources in the APA Resources learning activity to guide you as you write your paper. Be sure to follow a formal, academic writing style.
Submit your assignment.
Resources
Center for Writing Excellence
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Paper Format: APA