Ethics & Confidentiality in Chemical Dependency Counseling Flashcards
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Mandatory reporting laws require chemical dependency counselors to report which of the following?
Answer: Suspected child abuse or neglect
Mandatory reporting laws in all U.S. states require counselors to report suspected child abuse or neglect regardless of confidentiality obligations.
Which of the following best describes 'scope of practice' for a CCDC counselor?
Answer: The range of services and activities a counselor is trained and certified to perform
Scope of practice defines the boundaries of competent practice based on education, training, and credentialing, protecting clients from unqualified interventions.
When a counselor makes a referral because a client's needs exceed the counselor's competency, this reflects which ethical principle?
Answer: Non-maleficence through appropriate referral
Referring when a client's needs exceed one's competency upholds non-maleficence by preventing harm that could result from practicing beyond one's skill level.
Which of the following is an example of countertransference in a chemical dependency counseling context?
Answer: A counselor becoming overly emotionally involved due to their own unresolved addiction history
Countertransference occurs when a counselor's unresolved personal issues influence their reactions to clients, potentially distorting clinical judgment.
Clinical supervision for a CCDC counselor serves primarily to:
Answer: Support professional development, ensure quality care, and address countertransference
Clinical supervision promotes counselor growth, safeguards client welfare, and provides a space to process countertransference and complex cases.
A client asks a CCDC counselor to be their friend on social media. The most ethical response is to:
Answer: Decline and explain the importance of professional boundaries
Accepting social media connections blurs professional boundaries and can compromise the therapeutic relationship and client confidentiality.
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