New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE › Chapter XXI - OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES › Part 853 - CREDENTIALING OF ADDICTIONS PROFESSIONALS › Section 853.19 - Canon of Ethical Principles and Misconduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a)
The
				Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Canon of Ethical
				Principles
. The CASAC must:
(1)
				Practice objectivity and integrity; maintain the highest standards in the
				services offered; respect the values, attitudes and opinions of others; and
				provide services only in an appropriate professional relationship.
(2) Not discriminate in work-related
				activities based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sexual
				orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability,
				predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or
				domestic violence victim status or any other basis proscribed by law.
(3) Respect the integrity and protect the
				welfare of the person or group with whom the counselor is working.
(4) Embrace, as a primary obligation, the
				duty of protecting the privacy of service recipients and must not disclose
				confidential information or records under their control in strict accordance
				with federal, state and local laws.
(5) Not engage in dual relationships as
				defined in this Part. If a credentialed professional engages in conduct
				contrary to this prohibition or claims that an exception to this prohibition is
				warranted because of extraordinary circumstances, it is the credentialed
				professional who assumes the full burden of demonstrating that the former
				service recipient has not been exploited, coerced, or manipulated,
				intentionally or unintentionally.
(6) Not engage in sexual activities or sexual
				contact with current or former service recipients (lack of consent is
				presumed).
(7) Not engage in
				behavior that is harassing or demeaning, including, but not limited to, sexual
				harassment.
(8) Not exploit service
				recipients or others over whom they have a position of authority.
(9) Treat colleagues and other professionals
				with respect, courtesy and fairness and cooperate in order to serve the best
				interests of service recipients.
(10) Notify appropriate authorities,
				including employers and OASAS, when they have direct knowledge of a colleague's
				impairment, Code of Conduct violations or misconduct which may interfere with
				treatment effectiveness and place service recipients and others at
				risk.
(11) Recognize the effects of
				their own impairment on professional performance and must not provide services
				which create conflict of interest or impair work performance and clinical
				judgment.
(12) Cooperate with
				investigations, proceedings, and requirements of OASAS or other authorities
				with jurisdiction over those charged with a violation of any statute,
				regulation or rule.
(13) Not
				participate in the filing of frivolous ethics complaints or which have a
				purpose other than to protect the public.
(14) Assure that financial practices are in
				accord with professional standards which safeguard the best interests of the
				service recipient, the counselor and the profession.
(15) Take reasonable steps to ensure
				documentation in records is accurate, sufficient and timely thereby ensuring
				appropriateness and continuity of services provided to service
				recipients.
(16) Uphold the legal
				and accepted moral codes which pertain to professional conduct.
(17) Recognize the need for ongoing education
				to maintain current competence, and to improve expertise and skills.
(18) Acknowledge the limits of present
				knowledge in public statements concerning alcoholism and substance abuse. The
				Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor must report fairly and
				accurately appropriate information and must acknowledge and document materials
				and techniques used.
(19) Assign
				credit to all who have contributed to published material and for the work upon
				which publication is based.
(20)
				Strive to inform the public of the effects of alcoholism and substance abuse.
				The Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor must adopt a personal
				and professional stance which promotes the well-being of the recovery
				community.