LCDC Professional and Ethical Responsibilities

Question 1

Which ethical principle requires a counselor to act in the best interest of the client?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Justice

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Fidelity

Question 2

A counselor discovers they have a close personal relationship with a new client. The ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Disclose the dual relationship, refrain from providing services, and refer the client appropriately

Answer

Proceed with treatment but document the relationship

Answer

Ask the client to keep the relationship confidential

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Transfer the client only if they request it

Question 3

Countertransference in substance use counseling refers to:

Accepted Answer

The counselor's emotional reactions to the client that are influenced by the counselor's own experiences

Answer

The client's feelings toward the counselor

Answer

Projection of client feelings onto family members

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The counselor's technique of reflecting client emotions

Question 4

The NAADAC Code of Ethics requires counselors to practice within their:

Accepted Answer

Scope of competence, seeking supervision or referral when client needs exceed their training

Answer

License type regardless of training gaps

Answer

State board's most permissive guidelines

Answer

Program's billing categories

Question 5

A counselor who shares personal recovery stories with clients as a regular therapeutic technique is risking:

Accepted Answer

Inappropriate self-disclosure that shifts focus from the client to the counselor

Answer

Building a stronger therapeutic alliance

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Violating state licensing requirements

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Providing unauthorized medical advice

Question 6

Professional burnout in substance use counselors is best prevented by:

Accepted Answer

Engaging in regular supervision, self-care, and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries

Answer

Working longer hours to keep pace with caseload demands

Answer

Avoiding particularly difficult client cases

Answer

Keeping personal and work life completely separate at all times