PSY 480 Ethical and Professional Issues in Chemical Dependency Counseling

3 hours 

The professional role and special ethical responsibilities of the chemical dependency counselor will be discussed. The need for professional ethics, continuing education and developing cooperative relationships with professional colleagues, the ethical canon for counselors, legal considerations, including confidentiality and reporting requirements for chemical dependency counselors, will be covered. Ethical dilemmas will be discussed in order to help the student develop a method for making ethical decisions. Although this course is intended for advanced Addiction Studies Program (ASP) students, who are pursuing the Credential in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC), other students with an interest in ethical issues in psychology and human services are invited to enroll.