Ethics and Legal Requirements for Addiction Professionals 

This all-day training will provide an overview of legal and ethical requirements and guidelines for Addiction Professionals. Several topics will be covered including professional boundaries, self-disclosure, confidentiality, mandated reporting, industry ethics, and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring examples of ethical issues and dilemmas for discussion.

Dr. John Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #19868 ) who is the Director of Education and Training at Social Model Recovery Systems, Inc. He is a Professor of Addiction Counseling at Mt. San Antonio College and has been in private practice in California since 2000. He has over 30 years of experience working with mental health and addictions.

Dr. Smith is the author of “Co-occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders: A Practitioner’s Guide” and is the “Best-Selling” author of “The Authentic Man: A Guide to Happiness and Purpose”.

 He is the creator of A.C.E.S. (Accelerated Cognitive and Emotional Solutions) which is a method based in neuroscience that creates accelerated and lasting changes in a person’s emotions and thinking. Dr. Smith is an expert in addictions and is a specialist in treating Co-Occurring Disorders and emotional trauma from past experiences.

Social Model Recovery Systems is an approved provider for continuing education units by CCAPP provider number 2N-90-248-0420, CAADE provider number CP20 990 AC 0722, CADTP provider number 173, and the California Board of Registered Nursing provider number 13875. 7 continuing education units will be provided for this training.

Social Model Recovery Systems envisions a world where communities can pursue social, economic, educational, and spiritual wellness free from alcohol, other drugs, and mental health problems.