Nebraska § 38-2118 - Professional counseling, defined.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 38-2118 — Professional counseling, defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-2118. Professional counseling, defined.
Professional counseling means the assessment and treatment of mental and emotional disorders within the context of professional counseling theory and practice of individuals, couples, families, or groups and includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Assisting individuals or groups through the counseling relationship to develop understanding, define goals, plan action, and change behavior with the goal of reflecting interests, abilities, aptitudes, and needs as they are related to personal and social concerns, educational progress, and occupations;
(2) Appraisal activities which shall mean selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting instruments designed to assess a person's aptitudes, attitudes, abilities, achievements, interests, and personal characteristics, except that nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to authorize a certified professional counselor to engage in the practice of clinical psychology as defined in section 38-3111;
(3) Referral activities which evaluate data to identify which persons or groups may better be served by other specialists;
(4) Research activities which shall mean reporting, designing, conducting, or consulting on research in counseling with human subjects;
(5) Therapeutic, vocational, or personal rehabilitation in relationship to adapting to physical, emotional, or intellectual disability; and
(6) Consulting on any activity listed in this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 38-2118
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 38-2118 cover?
Section 38-2118 ("Professional counseling, defined.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 38-2118?
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