LCDC Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 2

Question 1

Under mandatory reporting laws, an LCDC is required to report which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect

Answer

All US states require mandatory reporters, including LCDCs, to report reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect to child protective services.

Question 2

The ethical principle of nonmaleficence in counseling means:

Accepted Answer

Avoiding actions that cause harm to the client

Answer

Nonmaleficence requires counselors to refrain from actions that could harm clients, either through incompetent practice or ethical violations.

Question 3

Which scenario represents a violation of professional boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Accepting a substantial gift from a grateful client in recovery

Answer

Accepting significant gifts from clients creates a boundary violation that can impair objectivity and exploit the power differential in the therapeutic relationship.

Question 4

Continuing education requirements for LCDC licensure renewal primarily serve to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure counselors maintain current knowledge and skills consistent with evolving evidence-based practices

Answer

Continuing education requirements ensure that LCDCs remain current with evolving research, treatment standards, and ethical guidelines.

Question 5

If a counselor suspects a colleague is impaired by substance use during work hours, the ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Report concerns through appropriate channels to protect client safety

Answer

Client safety takes precedence; ethical practice requires reporting colleague impairment through supervisory or administrative channels.

LCDC - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Practice Test

LCDC - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Practice Test

LCDC Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 2