Foundation and Recovery Management Flashcards

Which ethical principle requires a recovery support specialist to keep a client's information confidential unless specific exceptions apply?

Answer: Confidentiality

Confidentiality is an ethical and legal obligation requiring that a client's personal information not be disclosed without their informed consent, with limited exceptions.

When a recovery support specialist operates within their 'scope of practice,' they are:

Answer: Performing only the duties for which they are trained and credentialed

Scope of practice defines the boundaries of roles and responsibilities a recovery support specialist is trained, credentialed, and authorized to perform.

A client discloses they plan to harm themselves. According to ethical guidelines, the recovery support specialist MUST:

Answer: Contact emergency services or a supervisor immediately

Imminent risk of self-harm is a mandatory exception to confidentiality, requiring the specialist to contact emergency services or a supervisor immediately.

In the context of CRSS, 'dual relationships' are generally discouraged because they:

Answer: Create conflicts of interest that can harm the client

Dual relationships occur when a specialist has both a professional and personal relationship with a client, creating conflicts of interest that compromise objectivity and trust.

The principle of 'self-determination' in recovery support services means:

Answer: The client has the right to make their own choices about their recovery

Self-determination upholds the individual's right to direct their own recovery journey and make informed choices about their lives.

What is the PRIMARY purpose of supervision for a Certified Recovery Support Specialist?

Answer: To provide professional development and ensure quality service delivery

Supervision supports the professional growth of the specialist, ensures ethical practice, and promotes quality outcomes for those receiving services.

Which federally funded program is most directly associated with establishing recovery community organizations (RCOs) and peer recovery support services?

Answer: SAMHSA's Recovery Community Services Program (RCSP)

SAMHSA's Recovery Community Services Program provided foundational grants that established recovery community organizations and peer support services nationwide.