Professional Ethics and Regulations Flashcards
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A counselor learns their supervisee has been falsifying group attendance records. The supervisor's first ethical step should be:
Answer: Document the concern and address it directly with the supervisee
Supervisors must address ethical concerns with supervisees directly and document the process before escalating to external bodies.
Which federal regulation specifically governs the confidentiality of substance use disorder treatment records in federally assisted programs?
Answer: 42 CFR Part 2
42 CFR Part 2 provides stricter confidentiality protections for substance use disorder records in federally assisted programs than general HIPAA requirements.
A CASAC counselor experiencing compassion fatigue notices they are becoming irritable and detached with clients. The most ethical response is to:
Answer: Seek personal supervision, consultation, or their own therapy
Counselors have an ethical duty to monitor their own wellness and seek support when impairment may be affecting client care.
In group counseling for substance use, confidentiality is:
Answer: Not legally enforceable among group members but counselors should establish group agreements
Counselors cannot legally bind group members to confidentiality, but establishing clear group agreements is an ethical best practice.
A client in recovery asks their CASAC to write a letter supporting their custody case. The counselor should:
Answer: Consider the request carefully, obtain appropriate releases, and ensure the letter reflects only professional observations
Collateral communications like custody letters are within scope but require proper authorization, boundaries, and professional objectivity.
An ethics complaint is filed against a CASAC. During the investigation, the counselor should:
Answer: Cooperate fully with the investigation while consulting with an attorney
Counselors are expected to cooperate with ethics investigations while also protecting their own legal interests through appropriate counsel.
A CASAC working in a faith-based treatment program is asked to incorporate religious content into sessions with a non-religious client. The counselor should:
Answer: Discuss the program's approach transparently with the client and ensure truly informed consent
Informed consent requires that clients understand how treatment will be conducted, including religious components, so they can make autonomous decisions.