understanding naadac’s code of ethics may 19, 2011 anne s. hatcher, chair naadac ethics committee
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UNDERSTANDING NAADAC’S CODE OF ETHICS May 19, 2011 Anne S. Hatcher, Chair NAADAC Ethics Committee Kathryn Benson, Chair NCC Ethics Committee. PRESENTED BY. OBTAINING CE CREDIT. The education delivered in this webinar is FREE to all professionals. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
UNDERSTANDING NAADAC’S CODE OF ETHICS
May 19, 2011
Anne S. Hatcher, Chair NAADAC Ethics Committee Kathryn Benson, Chair NCC Ethics Committee
PRESENTED BY
OBTAINING CE CREDIT The education delivered in this webinar is FREE to all professionals.
2 CEs are FREE to NAADAC members and AccuCare subscribers who attend this webinar. Non-members of NAADAC or non-subscribers of AccuCare receive 2 CEs for $25.
If you wish to receive CE credit, you MUST download, complete and submit the “CE Quiz” that is located at:
www.myaccucare.com/webinars
www.naadac.org/education
A CE certificate will be emailed to you within 30 days.
Successfully passing the “CE Quiz” is the ONLY way to receive a CE certificate.
Understand the ten principles in the new NAADAC Code of Ethics;
Understand the nature of the counseling relationship and corresponding ethical obligations; and
Understand your ethical responsibility relating to peers and society.
Question and Answer session at the end of the program.
SEMINAR OBJECTIVES
ETHICS APPLY ALL THE TIME
WHAT WE HEAR TOO OFTEN
““Ethics is easy…just don’t sleep with your Ethics is easy…just don’t sleep with your clients!” clients!”
MORALITY
Conscious adoption of standards related to right and wrong
These standards develop from life experience when behaviors are labeled good or bad.
SOURCE OF ETHICAL STANDARDS AND LAWS
Someone got in trouble so a rule was made to keep the next person from making the same mistake.
- Dan Lobnitz, JD
ETHICAL DILEMMAS
““Ethics dilemmas often arise as the unintended Ethics dilemmas often arise as the unintended consequences of well-intentions actions, not from consequences of well-intentions actions, not from unethical motives.”unethical motives.”
““Ethics at work is often not the simple choice of Ethics at work is often not the simple choice of right versus wrong, but of reconciling competing right versus wrong, but of reconciling competing rights.”rights.”
- Michael Rion- Michael Rion
POLITICS PLAY A ROLE IN ETHICAL DECISION MAKING
“Politics is the peaceful resolution of conflict among legitimate competing interests.”
“At its best, politics can make a world where the powerful are more just and the poor more secure.”
- Shields, 2006
WHEN EVALUATING A DILEMMA
Rely on the ethical standards as documentation
and proof.
2011 NAADAC CODE OF ETHICS
A new document that:
Includes new principles
Prioritizes principles so they are in a different, more workable order than in the 2008 version
DURING THIS WEBINAR
Review the new NAADAC Code of Ethics
Discuss each principle and the standards that apply
Discuss the principles that have been added
PRINCIPLE I: THE COUNSELING RELATIONSHIP
COUNSELING RELATIONSHIP STANDARDS
1) Client Welfare
2) Client Self Determination
3) Dual Relationships
4) Working with Groups
5) Preventing Harm
2) CLIENT SELF DETERMINATION
The fundamental right to self-determination is respected.
3) DUAL RELATIONSHIPS
Development of a relationship of equals is nurtured and supported.
4) WORKING WITH GROUPS
Provide required services while protecting clients from physical, emotional or psychological trauma.
5) PREVENTING HARM
Even in a life well lived, harm might be done to others by thoughtless words and actions.
PRINCIPLE II: EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT AND INTERPRETATION OF CLIENT DATA
FIRST IMPRESSIONS MIGHT BE INCORRECT!
EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT AND INTERPRETATION STANDARDS
1) Scope of Competency
2) Informed Consent
3) Screening
4) Basis for Assessment
EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT AND INTERPRETATION STANDARDS
5) Release of Assessment Results
6) Release of Data to Qualified Professionals
7) Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders
8) Unsupervised Assessments
EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT AND INTERPRETATION STANDARDS
9) Assessment Security
10) Outdated Assessment Results
11) Cultural Sensitivity Diagnosis
12) Social Prejudice
PRINCIPLE III: CONFIDENTIALITY/PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION AND PRIVACY
PRINCIPLE III: CONFIDENTIALITY/PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION AND PRIVACY
“Once private information is obtained by the addiction professional, standards of
confidentiality apply…Every effort is made to protect the confidentiality of client information
and in very specific cases or situations to disclose information appropriately and
according to federal law.”
PRINCIPLE IV: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY STANDARDS
1) Counselor Attributes
2) Legal and Ethical Standards
3) Records and Data
4) Interprofessional Relationships
3) REPORTS AND DATA
“Make a habit of noting things you see.” - Walt Whitman
Records of professional services rendered, research conducted, interactions with other individuals, agencies,
legal and medical entities are maintained.
PRINCIPLE V: WORKING IN A CULTURALLY DIVERSE WORLD
PRINCIPLE VI: WORKPLACE STANDARDS
ETHICAL COUNSELORS ARE LEADERS
“It’s hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse.”
- Adlai Stevenson, politician, statesman (1900-1965)
PRINCIPLE VII: SUPERVISION AND CONSULTATION
PRINCIPLE VIII: RESOLVING ETHICAL ISSUES
“Addiction professionals will attempt to resolve ethical dilemmas with direct and open communication among all parties involved and seek supervision and/or
consultation as appropriate.”
PRINCIPLE IX: COMMUNICATION AND PUBLISHED WORKS
PRINCIPLE X: POLICY AND POLITICS
Policy and Politics Standards
1) Societal Obligations
2) Public Participation
3) Social and Political Action
INVOLVED PROFESSIONALS
Maintain membership in their professional organization
Participate in state association meetings
Advocate for laws that affect the profession
Advocate for laws and policies that impact quality services for clients
REFERENCES
Allison, J. (2006). This I believe. Holt Pub. P 6
Freeman, S. J. (2000). Ethics, an introduction to philosophy & practice. Wadsworth. CA. pp 100-101.
Kidder, R. M. How good people make tough choices. Fireside books. NY. P14-15.
Mullane, (2006). “The rule of law.” in This I believe. Holt Pub. P 165-167
Shields, M. “The people have spoken.” in This I believe. Holt Pub. P 220-223.
DILEMMA CONSULTATION CAN BE REQUESTED BY CONTACTING
Kathryn Benson, NCC Ethics Chairperson [email protected]
Anne Hatcher, NAADAC Chairperson [email protected]
OUR WISH FOR YOU
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OBTAINING CE CREDIT The education delivered in this webinar is FREE to all professionals.
2 CEs are FREE to NAADAC members and AccuCare subscribers who attend this webinar. Non-members of NAADAC or non-subscribers of AccuCare receive 2 CEs for $25.
If you wish to receive CE credit, you MUST download, complete and submit the “CE Quiz” that is located at:
www.myaccucare.com/webinars
www.naadac.org/education
A CE certificate will be emailed to you within 30 days.
Successfully passing the “CE Quiz” is the ONLY way to receive a CE certificate.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Ethics and Professional Issues in Addiction Counseling Independent Study Course
A great way to gain the continuing education in ethics required to maintain many state and national credentials.
This course is a component of the Basics of Addiction Counseling package and can be used as a stand-alone resource for those seeking additional guidance in ethics.
The Independent Study Course includes a bound reference and study manual and 30 practice examination questions.
Independent Study Course w/ Exam, Manual & 12 CEs: $85 for members; $160 for non-members
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September 15, 2011 - Your Voice Counts: Advocacy and the NAADAC Political Action Committee
October 13, 2011 - Conflict Resolution for Clients and Professionals
November 17, 2011 - What's Next in Your Career? Recap and Highlights from the NAADAC Workforce Conference
December 15, 2011 - Clinical Supervision: Keys to Success
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phone: 703.741.7686/800.548.0497 fax: 703.741.7698/800.377.1136
Misti Storie: [email protected]
1016 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE 68102
phone: 402.341.8880 fax: 402.341.8911
www.myaccucare.com [email protected]
Emily Haverty: [email protected]