Whose welfare needs to be considered, and what implication does your coworkers’ disclosure have on clients, peers, and the agency?

This week you will 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.