Ethical Considerations: Mental Health Counselors with Criminal Records

Suzanne Somerville, LCSW, Bureau Chief, Residential and Specialized Clinical Services, Arlington County, Adjunct Professor, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington DC Campus

Breanna Gomez, Forensic Psychology: Professional Counselor Licensure Track Student, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington DC Campus

Shakyra Howell, Forensic Psychology: Professional Counselor Licensure Track Student, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington DC Campus

When becoming a clinician, it is imperative to be well versed with the ACA Codes of Ethics. During this roundtable we will discuss some of the ethical considerations that those who have been convicted of a crime may face, while obtaining a master’s degree and entering the field of a mental health provider.

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