078-11 Wyo. Code R. § 11-1

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 11-1 - The Practice of a Licensed Professional Counselor

The practice of a Licensed Professional Counselor is the rendering to individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations, corporations, institutions, government agencies or the general public a service that integrates a wellness, pathology and multicultural model of human behavior. This model applies a combination of mental health, psychotherapeutic, and human development principles and procedures to help clients achieve effective mental, emotional, physical, social, moral, educational, spiritual or career development and adjustment throughout the life span, and includes performing mental health procedures, the assessment, diagnostic description and treatment of mental disorders or disabilities within the range of the professional's preparation.

(a) The practice of counseling may be either face-to-face that involves the synchronous interaction between an individual or groups of individuals using what is seen and heard in person to communicate, or

(b) Via methods of electronic delivery that involves the use of electronic or other means (e.g. telephone, computers, etc.) to provide the service.

(i) When using electronic delivery means, all use must be in compliance with all professional ethical standards and all other requirements in these rules;

(ii) Special care should be taken to ensure the confidentiality and security of the provision of services; and

(iii) The Licensed Professional Counselor shall provide only those services that are legal within the state that the recipient of services lives.

078-11 Wyo. Code R. § 11-1

Amended, Eff. 6/3/2015.

Amended, Eff. 2/2/2016.