Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) Practice Exam

Your client was not hired after revealing his status as a recovering alcoholic. What should you do?

1. Offer your client a job working with you

2. Help your client sue the employer for discrimination

3. Discuss other employment options with your client

4. Write the employer a letter, explaining why he would be a good candidate

The correct answer is: Write the employer a letter, explaining why he would be a good candidate

The most suitable action in this scenario is to discuss other employment options with your client. This approach focuses on the client's needs and encourages them to explore different avenues that may not pose the same challenges they experienced with the previous employer. Discussing other employment options allows you to provide support and guidance tailored to the client’s skills, interests, and circumstances. Taking proactive steps in exploring alternative job opportunities empowers the client and helps them remain optimistic about their job search despite the setback. This option also adheres to ethical guidelines in counseling, which prioritize the client's well-being and autonomy. While offering the client a job working with you may seem supportive, it does not directly address the broader issue of employment nor promote self-sufficiency. It may not be a sustainable solution and could potentially create an inappropriate dependency on you as the counselor. Writing a letter to the employer might appear to advocate for the client, but it could also be seen as overstepping professional boundaries or may not result in any beneficial change for the client. Conversely, pursuing legal action could escalate the situation unnecessarily and distract from focusing on the client's future career prospects and personal growth.