IC&RC Latest Update with Certified Solutions

IC&RC Latest Update with Certified Solutions Code of Ethics: Principle 1: Non Discrimination The counselor shall not discriminate against clients or professionals based on race, religion, age, gender, disability, national ancestry, sexual orientation or economic condition. a. The counselor shall avoid bringing personal or professional issues into the counseling relationship. Through an awareness of the impact of stereotyping and discrimination, the counselor guards the individual rights and personal dignity of clients. b. The counselor shall be knowledgeable about disabling conditions, demonstrate empathy and personal emotional comfort in interactions with clients with disabilities, and make available physical, sensory and cognitive accommodations that allow clients with disabilities to receive services. Code of Ethics: Principle 2: Responsibility The counselor shall espouse objectivity and integrity, and maintain the highest standards in the services the counselor offers. a. The counselor shall maintain respect for institutional policies and management functions of the agencies and institutions within which the services are being performed, but will take initiative toward improving such policies when it will better serve the interest of the client. b. The counselor, as educator, has a primary obligation to help others acquire knowledge and skills in dealing with the disease of alcoholism and drug abuse. c. The counselor, who supervises others, accepts the obligation to facilitate further professional development of these individuals by providing accurate and current information, timely evaluations and constructive consultation. d. The counselor, who is aware of unethical conduct or of unprofessional modes of practice, shall report such inappropriate behavior to the appropriate authority. Code of Ethics: Principle 3: Competence The counselor shall recognize that the profession is founded on national standards of competency which promote the best interests of society, of the client, of the counselor and of the profession as a whole. The counselor shall recognize the need for ongoing education as a component of professional competency. a. The counselor shall recognize boundaries and limitation of the counselor's competencies and not offer services or use techniques outside of these professional competencies. b. The counselor shall recognize the effect of impairment on professional performance and shall be willing to seek appropriate treatment for oneself or for a colleague. The counselor shall support peer assistance programs in this respect. Code of Ethics: Principle 4: Legal and Moral Standards The counselor shall uphold the legal and accepted moral codes which pertain to professional conduct. a. The counselor shall be fully cognizant of all federal laws and laws of the counselor's respective state governing the practice of alcoholism and drug abuse counseling. b. The counselor shall not claim either directly or by implication, professional qualifications/affiliations that the counselor does not possess. c. The counselor shall ensure that products or services associated with or provided by the counselor by means of teaching, demonstration, publications or other