Professional and Ethical Responsibilities Flashcards
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Which action is an example of practicing cultural humility in substance use counseling?
Answer: Acknowledging personal biases and continuously learning from clients about their cultural context
Cultural humility is an ongoing process of self-reflection, openness, and learning that goes beyond the acquisition of knowledge about specific cultures.
A client discloses active suicidal ideation with a plan and means. The counselor's first priority is to:
Answer: Conduct a thorough suicide risk assessment and implement a safety plan, escalating to crisis services if necessary
A structured risk assessment determines the level of imminent danger and guides the appropriate intervention, from safety planning to emergency hospitalization.
Supervision for LCDCs primarily serves to:
Answer: Enhance clinical skills, ensure quality of care, and provide professional support and accountability
Clinical supervision is a core professional development mechanism that improves counselor competence, prevents burnout, and protects clients.
Which practice violates the ethical standard of informed consent?
Answer: Beginning therapy without explaining the nature of treatment, confidentiality limits, and client rights
Informed consent requires that clients understand what they are agreeing to before treatment begins; proceeding without this explanation is an ethical violation.
The LCDC scope of practice typically includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Prescribing medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
Prescribing medications, including MAT, is outside the scope of practice for LCDCs and requires a licensed prescriber such as a physician or advanced practice nurse.
A client asks a counselor to falsify their treatment records to help them retain custody of their children. The counselor should:
Answer: Decline the request, explain the ethical and legal obligations regarding record accuracy, and explore the client's underlying concerns
Falsifying records is illegal and unethical; the counselor must decline, educate the client about legal obligations, and therapeutically address the underlying fear.