ACADC Code of Conduct
The following are to be observed by
the Association of Christian Alcohol & Drug Counselors staff, volunteers,
and certified counselors:
1) The ACADC CODE OF CONDUCT is
bound to the original Greek & Hebrew writings of the Word of God which we
know as the Christian Holy Bible.
2) I believe that as a Drug &
Alcohol Counselor, in order to be safe, proficient, and effective, I must have
the Word of God, not only in the intellect, but living in the heart, spirit,
mind, will and emotions (2 Corinthians 3:1-6).
In this way, I will be spiritually mature and a counselor who is
self-governing, able to respect the written Word of God understood and
interpreted by the Holy Spirit in the full context of the Old and New
Testaments, Psalms and Proverbs, as my code of conduct
3) I also agree to submit to proper
governmental authorities and their requirements knowing that God has
orchestrated the existence of their authority into my life.
Therefore I agree as a Drug & Alcohol Counselor to abide by all
regulations placed upon my profession by the California Department of Alcohol
and Drug Programs and all other duly appointed authorities governing us (Hebrews
13:17) to the best of my ability.
4) I understand that consumption of
Alcoholic beverages or mind altering drugs by staff members, counselors,
volunteers, Association members and participants is behavior contrary to the
values held by ACADC and is not permitted on the premises of any chartered
institution or professional activity conducted by an ACADC certificated
counselor.
5) Romantic relationships or sexual
conduct taking place within the duration of a professional relationship between
counselors and participants, staff members or volunteers is prohibited.
6) All official sessions with
participants shall be conducted in a professionally appropriate capacity, and in
an approved counseling location.
7) Staff members, counselors and
volunteers are not to use their position to establish an unwholesome personal
relationship with any participants.
8) Staff members, counselors and
volunteers are prohibited from using their positions to abuse power in ways that
might disqualify, obstruct or hinder the professional development of
certification applicants.
9) Appropriate professional
boundaries shall be observed by all counselors, staff and volunteers of the
Association of Christian Alcohol & Drug Counselors Institute.
10) Any and all claims of
misconduct on the part of any individual counselor will be properly investigated
and brought before the ACADC Board of Directors who will prescribe appropriate
disciplinary measures.
After a proper review of the
evidence and legal investigation, a hearing by the Board of Directors will take
place to determine if the individual counselor will have his or her
certification suspended or revoked for cause of misconduct, there must be a
two-thirds vote of agreement by the Board of Directors.
I
_______________________________________ understand the significance and
importance of the Living Word of God in my life as it applies to professionalism
as a drug & alcohol counselor. I understand it is needed to be an effective counselor and is
able to pierce through to the soul and the spirit discerning the thoughts and
intents of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12). I
will continue to nourish my spirit throughout the days of
my
life by keeping God’s inspired Word and the person of Jesus Christ in the
forefront of my thoughts and in the center of my life as a counselor and a
person.
Signed:
_________________________________________
Date: _____________