CBHT Ethics & Professionalism 2

Question 1

A client discloses during a session that they plan to seriously harm a specific coworker next week. What is the BHT's primary obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report the threat to the supervisor immediately so the duty-to-warn protocol can be activated

Answer

When a client makes a credible threat of harm to an identifiable third party, the BHT must immediately report to a supervisor to trigger duty-to-warn and duty-to-protect obligations.

Question 2

A BHT notices a colleague falsifying progress notes by copying last week's notes verbatim. The best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the concern to a supervisor or compliance officer

Answer

Falsifying documentation is an ethical and legal violation; the BHT is obligated to report such misconduct through proper channels.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'scope of practice' for a BHT?

Accepted Answer

The defined boundaries of tasks and responsibilities authorized for the BHT's credential and employer

Answer

Scope of practice refers to the legally and professionally defined tasks a BHT is trained, credentialed, and authorized to perform.

Question 4

A BHT receives a friend request on social media from a current client. The most appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline and discuss appropriate boundaries with the supervisor

Answer

Accepting social media contact from a current client blurs professional boundaries; the BHT should decline and consult a supervisor.

Question 5

When a BHT disagrees with a treatment plan created by the supervising clinician, the appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the disagreement and discuss it privately with the supervisor

Answer

BHTs must follow the supervisor's treatment plan but are ethically encouraged to express professional concerns through proper, respectful communication.

(CBHT) Certified Behavioral Health Technician Practice Test

(CBHT) Certified Behavioral Health Technician Practice Test

CBHT Ethics & Professionalism 2