Write a 5- to 7-page paper addressing supervision, competency, burnout, and continuing education.
This paper provides the opportunity to critically think about how an addiction professional would navigate a complex ethical situation while using the NAADAC ethical decision-making model. To complete this assignment, you will use NAADAC Codes of Ethics for Addiction Counselors and the TAP 21, along with any relevant state law.
Read Case Study: Charlie
Using the NAADAC ethical decision-making model (Principle VIII-3), explore how you would handle this situation.
Be sure to address the following:
Define ethical principles and competencies as defined by the NAADAC Code of Ethics and TAP21 as it relates to all of the following:
Supervision
Competency
Burnout
Continuing education
Four ethical pillars
What steps need to be taken to address this situation ethically and legally?
What is your responsibility as an addiction professional regarding your co-worker’s disclosure and behavior?
What are the ethical principles and codes that apply to the case study?
Whose welfare needs to be considered, and what implication does your coworkers’ disclosure have on clients, peers, and the agency?
What potential courses of action could be taken?
What are the risks and benefits of each potential course of action?
Would you keep this information to yourself? Why or why not? If you are sharing with someone, who and why would you share it?
Select the best approach based on your analysis of the case study and your application of the NAADAC ethical decision-making model.
Justify your ethical decision-making process and discuss any concerns after implementing your decision.
Your assignment should be a 5- to 7-page paper, not including the title and reference pages, and should include the following elements:
Title page: Provide your name, title of assignment, course and section number, and date.
Body: Answer all the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs.
Your responses should reflect professional writing standards, using proper tone and language. The writing and writing style should be correct and accurate, and reflect knowledge of skills and practice in the human service profession.
Reference page: Sources listed in APA format.
Use Arial or Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced and left-aligned.
Use standard 1″ margins on all sides.
Use APA formatting and citation style.
This assignment assesses the following Course Outcome:
Evaluate legal and ethical factors to determine appropriate actions using the NAADAC Ethical decision-making model when faced with a complex ethical situation in addiction counseling.
