September 10, 2010 

NATIONAL CERTIFIED RECOVERY SPECIALIST (NCRS)

-CODE OF ETHICS-

Reflected in each principle of the Code of Ethics is the fundamental belief that the National Certified Recovery Specialist will maintain a vital concern for the effects of his/her behavior on the lives and well-being of all persons.

1. A National Certified Recovery Specialist is dedicated to the belief in the dignity and worth of all human beings.
2. A National Certified Recovery Specialist pledges to provide service for the welfare and betterment of all members of society.
3. A National Certified Recovery Specialist promotes and assists in the recovery of all persons regardless of the ability to pay.
4. A National Certified Recovery Specialist maintains an appropriate supportive relationship with all persons served, never becoming socially, sexually or romantically involved, not committing any act of violence or threats of violence and avoiding becoming financially involved with the same.
5. A National Certified Recovery Specialist refrains from undertaking any activity where personal conduct, including the inappropriate use of alcohol and other mind-altering drugs, is likely to result in the inferior services or constitute the violation of the law.
6. A National Certified Recovery Specialist adheres strictly to established rules of confidentiality of all records, materials and knowledge concerning persons served in accordance with all current government and program regulations.
7. A National Certified Recovery Specialist respects organizational policies and procedures, along with the rights of other staff members, co-operating with management both on the job and in associations with other agencies with which he/she may come in contact with in his/her job.
8. A National Certified Recovery Specialist will regularly evaluate his/her own skills, strengths and limitations, striving always for self-improvement, personal growth and increased knowledge through further education and training.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

As a National Certified Recovery Specialist, I shall strive at all times to maintain the highest standards in all services I provide, valuing competency and integrity over expediency or ability, providing services only in those areas where my training and experience meet established National Certified Recovery Specialist standards. I shall always recognize that I have assumed a heavy social and vocational responsibility due to the intimate nature of my work, which touches the lives of other human beings.

My signature below indicates my agreement with and willingness to abide by this Code of Ethics.

                                                                                                                          
                      Signature of Applicant                                                                  Date