Which of the following is NOT a role of a counselor according to Maryland regulations?

The correct answer is that providing direct medical treatment is not a role of a counselor according to Maryland regulations. Counselors are trained professionals who focus on supporting clients through therapeutic processes, promoting personal growth and behavioral change, assisting them in setting and achieving goals, and advocating for their rights and privacy within a therapeutic context.

In the scope of their practice, counselors typically do not engage in medical treatment, which is reserved for licensed medical professionals such as doctors or psychiatrists. The distinction is important, as counselors use counseling techniques and psychological frameworks to address emotional, psychological, and social issues, while maintaining a clear boundary with medical diagnoses and treatments. This helps ensure that clients receive appropriate care within the parameters of their counselors' training and licensed activities, which do not include direct medical interventions.