Professional & Ethical Responsibilities Flashcards
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A counselor learns during a session that a client is being physically abused by a partner. What ethical and legal obligation applies?
Answer: Report the abuse as required by applicable mandatory reporting laws
Mandatory reporting laws require counselors to report known or suspected abuse to designated authorities regardless of client consent.
Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship that a CADC counselor must avoid?
Answer: Providing counseling to a family member
Counseling a family member creates a dual relationship that compromises objectivity and creates significant ethical risks.
Informed consent for substance use treatment should include all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Counselor's personal opinions about the client's substance use
Informed consent covers treatment details, rights, and confidentiality limits, but does not include the counselor's personal opinions.
Under 42 CFR Part 2, which disclosure of a client's substance use treatment records is generally permitted without consent?
Answer: Medical emergency involving a direct threat to life
42 CFR Part 2 allows disclosure without consent only in specific circumstances, including bona fide medical emergencies.
A counselor realizes mid-treatment that a client's presenting issue falls outside their competence. The most ethical action is to:
Answer: Seek supervision, consult with experts, or refer the client appropriately
When a client's needs exceed the counselor's competence, ethical practice requires seeking supervision, consultation, or appropriate referral.
Which statement best describes the ethical principle of fidelity in substance use counseling?
Answer: Keeping promises and honoring commitments made to clients
Fidelity refers to being faithful to commitments, keeping promises, and maintaining trustworthiness in the counseling relationship.
A client shares information in group counseling that is later disclosed by another group member. The counselor's responsibility includes:
Answer: Educating group members at the outset about confidentiality expectations and limitations
Counselors must inform group members that confidentiality cannot be guaranteed from other participants, and establish clear group norms.