Overview As a practicing psychologist, you will be legally and ethically bound b

Overview
As a practicing psychologist, you will be legally and ethically bound by numerous principles, codes of conduct, and laws designed to protect clients, research subjects, and yourself. In addition to federal and national laws and standards, you will be bound by state laws and licensing agencies. You will also need to be familiar with laws and resources dealing with special populations such as ethnic minority groups, the aging, minors, undocumented immigrants, minors, GLBTQs, armed services members, and the incarcerated. Finally, your portfolio should include resources that specifically address risk management.
The laws and guidelines governing your practice are extensive and updated often, so it is critical that you are able to find current legal and ethical resources needed for your work as a professional psychologist.
Instructions
For this assignment, develop a portfolio of legal and ethical resources that include national standards, as well as those specific to the state in which you plan to practice. You will refer to this portfolio throughout the course for discussions and case study activities.
In your portfolio, provide links for the resources; if the links are not available, provide contact information for the agency or association. Please refer to the course library guide linked in Resources for assistance.
At a minimum, include the following in your portfolio:
APA documents or links.
Mental health law codes.
State mental health laws.
State codes of conduct.
State psychological association documents or links.
State psychology board resources and links.
Resources specific to special populations.
Guidelines governing forensics.
Other resources specific to your anticipated or current clientele.
Guidelines for conducting ethical research with clinical populations.
You may organize this portfolio as you see fit. Before submitting your assignment, review the assignment rubric to ensure that you meet all criteria.
Resources
Researching Ethics and Standards for Professional Practice in Psychology Library Guide.
Week 3 Assignment – Ethical Standards Resource Portfolio
Week 3 Assignment – Ethical Standards Resource Portfolio
Criteria Ratings Pts
Identify relevant federal guidelines, policies, and laws impacting the profession of psychology.
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32 to >27.2 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Identifies a comprehensive list of federal guidelines, policies, and laws impacting the profession of psychology.
27.2 to >22.4 pts
PROFICIENT
Identifies relevant federal guidelines, policies, and laws impacting the profession of psychology.
22.4 to >0 pts
BASIC
Identifies few relevant federal guidelines, policies, and laws impacting the profession of psychology.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not identify relevant federal guidelines, policies, or laws impacting the profession of psychology.
/ 32 pts
Identify the mental health laws of the state governing all aspects of professional practice.
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32 to >27.2 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Provides a thoroughly researched list of mental health laws of the state governing all aspects of professional practice.
27.2 to >22.4 pts
PROFICIENT
Identifies the mental health laws of the state governing all aspects of professional practice.
22.4 to >0 pts
BASIC
Identifies few mental health laws of the state that govern all aspects of professional practice.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not identify the mental health laws of the state governing all aspects of professional practice.
/ 32 pts
Identify resources to assist in minimizing malpractice risks.
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34 to >28.9 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Identifies a comprehensive list of resources to assist in minimizing malpractice risks.
28.9 to >23.8 pts
PROFICIENT
Identifies resources to assist in minimizing malpractice risks.
23.8 to >0 pts
BASIC
Provides minimal resources to assist in minimizing malpractice risks.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not identify resources to assist in minimizing malpractice risks.
/ 34 pts
Critically and correctly analyze psychological concepts, theories, and materials via written communication.
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34 to >28.9 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Critically and correctly analyzes psychological concepts, theories, and materials, and correctly and appropriately applies information via written communication.
28.9 to >23.8 pts
PROFICIENT
Critically and correctly analyzes psychological concepts, theories, and materials via written communication.
23.8 to >0 pts
BASIC
Lists, but does not analyze, psychological concepts, theories, and materials via written communication.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not analyze psychological concepts, theories, or materials via written communication.
/ 34 pts
Compile a comprehensive resource portfolio of state, local, and federal legal and ethical resources.
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34 to >28.9 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Compiles a comprehensive resource portfolio of state, local, and federal legal and ethical resources that will easily provide assistance in locating pertinent information when needed.
28.9 to >23.8 pts
PROFICIENT
Compiles a comprehensive resource portfolio of state, local, and federal legal and ethical resources.
23.8 to >0 pts
BASIC
Compiles a partial resource portfolio of state, local, and federal legal and ethical resources.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not compile a comprehensive resource portfolio of state, local, or federal legal and ethical resources.
/ 34 pts
Communicate in written documents using the accepted form and style of the profession.
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34 to >28.9 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Communication consistently applies the accepted form and style of the profession, resulting in works that are grammatically correct and virtually error free.
28.9 to >23.8 pts
PROFICIENT
Communicates in written documents using the accepted form and style of the profession.
23.8 to >0 pts
BASIC
Communicates in written documents with errors in the accepted form and style of the profession.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not communicate in written documents.
/ 34 pts
Total Points: 0