Advocacy & Professional Responsibility Flashcards
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A recovery coach working in a rural area finds there are few referral resources for clients. The MOST proactive professional response is to:
Answer: Build a local resource network and advocate for increased service funding
Recovery coaches address resource gaps proactively by building local networks and advocating for expanded services rather than overstepping their scope or abandoning clients.
A recovery coach who identifies as LGBTQ+ is assigned to work with a client whose religious beliefs conflict with that identity. The coach should:
Answer: Maintain professional conduct and focus on the client's recovery goals, seeking supervision if needed
Professional conduct and focus on client recovery goals take precedence; supervision can help navigate value differences while maintaining the coaching relationship.
Which action would VIOLATE a recovery coach's ethical obligation to maintain professional integrity?
Answer: Accepting payment from a treatment provider for referring clients to their program
Accepting payment for client referrals is a kickback that violates ethical standards around conflicts of interest and client welfare.
The SAMHSA definition of recovery emphasizes that it is:
Answer: A process of change through which individuals improve health and wellness and live self-directed lives
SAMHSA defines recovery as a process of change toward improved health, wellness, and self-direction, not a destination defined by abstinence milestones.
A client asks their recovery coach to write a character letter for their custody hearing. The MOST appropriate response is to:
Answer: Consult with a supervisor, review organizational policy, and discuss the request with the client before deciding
This type of request requires consultation with supervisors and review of organizational policy before the coach makes a decision, balancing advocacy with professional boundaries.
In the context of professional responsibility, 'dual relationships' are MOST concerning because they:
Answer: Create potential conflicts of interest that can compromise the client's best interests
Dual relationships create conflicts of interest that can blur objectivity and compromise the coach's ability to act solely in the client's best interests.
When a recovery coach disagrees with a client's decision to pursue a harm reduction approach rather than abstinence, the coach should:
Answer: Respect the client's self-determination and support their chosen recovery pathway
Recovery coaching honors client self-determination, which includes respecting diverse recovery pathways such as harm reduction, regardless of the coach's personal preferences.