Comparing ProfessionsPaige Lewen

EthicsWayne State University

My profession

Counseling substance abuse users.

NASW v NAADAC

NASW: National Association of Social Workers- code of ethics.

NAADAC: National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors.- code of ethics.

Mission Statements

NASW: “The NASW Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a guide to the everyday professional conduct of social workers. This Code includes four sections. The first Section, "Preamble," summarizes the social work profession's mission and core values. The second section, "Purpose of the NASW Code of Ethics," provides an overview of the Code's main functions and a brief guide for dealing with ethical issues or dilemmas in social work practice. The third section, "Ethical Principles," presents broad ethical principles, based on social work's core values, that inform social work practice. The final section, "Ethical Standards," includes specific ethical standards to guide social workers' conduct and to provide a basis for adjuration”.

Code of Ethics (2014). Retrieved February 10, 2014 NAADAC: “We counselors have a lot of power! As authorities on this terrible disease

of addiction, let us be careful to never use power for petty or vindictive ends. To never thoughtlessly reject a client. We can affirm our client’s sense of value, or we can damage them with a casual joke or comment at their expense. We can help them to respect themselves, or we can tear down their self-esteem by treating them disrespectfully and unimportant. We have the power to do great good or great harm. Today, let me remember my power and take care to use it wisely.”

NAADAC Code of Ethics (2013). In Code of Ethics . Retrieved February 10, 2014

NAADAC Code of Ethics

In the NAADAC there are seventeen main code of ethics that are listed and correspond also to the NASW code of ethics.

NAADAC: Autonomy

NASW – For autonomy in social work code of ethics it means that a social worker does not have the right to release any information to someone and cannot mark a client such as name or address, or even a tracking number.

NAADAC- It allows others to the freedom to choose their own destiny.

NAADAC Code of Ethics (2013). In Code of Ethics . Retrieved February 10, 2014

Code of Ethics (2014). Retrieved February 10, 2014

NAADAC: Obedience

NAADAC- The responsibility to observe and obey legal and ethical directives.

In NASW this would be the whole code of ethics, which means we need to make sure we are ethical and know what is legal and illegal.

NAADAC: Conscientious Refusal

NAADAC: The responsibility to refuse to carry out directives that are illegal or unethical.

NASW: This would fall under for social workers 1.09 sexual relationships, 1.10 physical contact, 1.11 sexual harassment, and 1.12 derogatory language.

NAADAC: Beneficence

NAADAC- To help others NASW- This principle requires researchers to

minimize the risks of harm and maximize the potential benefits of their work. This principle demands that researchers and IRBs conduct a careful assessment of the risks of harm and the potential benefits of the research and ensure that the potential benefits justify the risks of harm. This may include, in some cases, alternative ways of obtaining the benefits sought in the research.

The difference here is NAADAC is just to help others while social workers use beneficence to reduce the risk of harm to clients.

NAADAC: Gratitude

NAADAC: To pass along the good that we receive to others.

NASW: For social work this could be 3.08 continuing education and staff development, which means to learn more and more so you can benefit your clients in any way. This could involve going to classes, or socializing with other social workers.

NAADAC: Competence

NAADAC- To possess the necessary skills and knowledge to treat the clientele in a chosen discipline and to remain current with treatment modalities, theories and techniques.

NASW-This is where social workers strive to continue their professional knowledge and skills and apply them to practice.

NAADAC: Justice

NAADAC- Fair and equal treatment to others in a just manner.

NASW- For social workers this would be 1.05 Cultural competence and social diversity where social workers need to understand against race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression of age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, and mental or physical disability.

NAADAC: Stewardship

NAADAC- To use available resources in a judicious and conscientious manner, to give back.

NASW- This would relate to the value of service which is the social workers primary goal to help people in need and to address social problems.

NAADAC: Honesty and Candor

NAADAC- Tell the truth in all dealing with clients, colleagues, business associates and the community.

NASW- This would relate to 2.04 disputes involving colleagues which means social workers should not take advantage of a dispute between a colleague and an employer to obtain a position or otherwise advance. Social workers should not go against their colleagues.

NAADAC: Fidelity

NAADAC: To be true to your word, keeping promises and commitments.

NASW: This relates to 1.01 commitment to clients which social workers primary responsibility is to promote the wellbeing of clients. In other words the client comes first in problems.

NAADAC: Loyalty

NAADAC: The responsibility to not abandon those with whom you work.

NASW: To me this sounds like 3.06 client transfer, if you feel you cannot connect with a client or you cannot help with their issue, you need to politely transfer them to someone you know can help them.

NAADAC: Diligence

NAADAC: To work hard in the chosen profession, to be mindful, careful and thorough in the services delivered.

NASW: This also refers to service in social work, where social workers primary goal is to help people in need and to address social problems.

NAADAC: Discretion

NAADAC: Use of good judgment, honoring confidentiality and the privacy of others.

NASW: This would be 1.07 privacy and confidentiality which states social workers should respect clients right to privacy and not release and information of client to others.

NAADAC: Self- Improvement

NAADAC: To work of professional and personal growth to be the best you can be.

NASW: 1.01 commitment to clients which states, is to do the best you can with clients and to help make sure to succeed in what they came to see you with.

NAADAC: Non- Malfeasance

NAADAC: Do no harm to the interest in clients.

NASW: This would fall under most code of ethics in social work all say that no harm should be done to clients.

NAADAC: Restitution

NAADAC: When necessary, make amends to those who have been harmed or injured.

NASW: This would fall under the value importance of human relationships which states a social worker should understand change in an individual and to engage in that change with them.

NAADAC: Self- Interest

NAADAC: To protect yourself and personal interest.

NASW: This falls under most ethics as well, a social worker needs to make sure they are not “burned out” and can focus primarily on the client and the clients only.

References:

NAADAC Code of Ethics (2013). In Code of Ethics . Retrieved

February 10, 2014

Code of Ethics (2014). Retrieved February 10, 2014