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Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling Certification (PCGC)
Principle 7: Ethical Standards of ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling
Principle 7.1:
When making recommendation for positions, advancements, certification, etc., ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling shall consider the welfare of the public and the profession above the needs of the individual concerned.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling shall not use another professional as a reference without first obtaining that person's permission.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling shall not lead a person to believe that he/she will receive a favorable recommendation when, in fact, such a recommendation will not be given.
Principle 7.2:
ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling shall establish and maintain an employer/employee relationship characterized by professionalism and respect for the agency's rules of operation.
Principle 7.3:
ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling shall strive at all times to maintain high standards in the services they offer.
- The maintenance of high standards of competency is a responsibility shared by all ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling.
- In circumstances where ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling violate ethical standards, it is the obligation of ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling who know first hand of their activities to attempt to rectify the situation. If such attempts fail, ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling shall promptly notify the ICB Executive Director.
Principle 7.4:
ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling respect their Professional status and standing.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling shall not misrepresent their professional qualifications and affiliations.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling shall not aid or abet a person not duly certified as a Problem and Compulsive Gambling Counselor in representing himself/herself as an ICB Certified Counselor of Problem and Compulsive Gambling or at a counselor classification which is not true.
Principle 7.5:
ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling have an obligation to see that AODA counseling Is done by qualified, competent persons. Constructive efforts to achieve competent problem and compulsive gambling counseling services, such as certification, deserve support.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling shall submit accurate and honest information to ICB for the purpose of obtaining, maintaining and recommending someone for certification.
Principle 7.6:
In the conduct of research, ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling should adhere to high standards and follow appropriate scientific procedures.
Principle 7.7:
When ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling accept the responsibility of teaching counseling or of supervising problem and compulsive gambling counselors, they should discharge these responsibilities with the same regard for standards required of all other professional activities.
Principle 7.8:
As authors or editors, ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling shall adhere to high standards abiding by the traditions established in the academic arena.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling must acknowledge and document materials and techniques used.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling who conduct training in problem and compulsive gambling counseling skills or techniques must indicate to the audience the requisite training and qualifications required to properly perform these skills and techniques.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling must recognize joint authorship and major contributions of a professional character made by several persons to a common project. The author who has made the principle contribution to a publication must be identified by being listed first.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling must acknowledge in footnotes or introductory statement minor contributions of a professional character, extensive clerical or similar assistance and other minor contributions.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling must acknowledge, through specific citations, unpublished, as well as published, material that has directly influenced the research or writing.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling who compile and edit for publication the contributions of others must list oneself as editor, along with the names of those others who have contributed.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling must define for self and others the nature and direction of loyalties and responsibilities and keep all parties concerned informed of these commitments.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling must not use a client in a demonstration role in a workshop setting where such participation would potentially harm the client.
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