08-09

Actions Taken Against CRCs/CCRCs

CRCC’s Ethics Committee routinely reviews complaints against certified rehabilitation counselors alleging unethical conduct. Below is a recap of actions taken.

Ethics Committee Actions - Quantity Per Fiscal Year by Category

Fiscal
Year		 Cases
Adjudicated
Cease
& Desist
Issued		 Advisory
Opinions
Issued
93-94 5
2 0
94-95 6
1 0
95-96 5
2 1
96-97 9
4 5
97-98 10
3 3
98-99 12
3 9
99-00 3
2 9
00-01 7
0 10
01-02 8
9 14
02-03 14
3 10
03-04 15
2 13
04-05 13
2 9
05-06 8
2 13
06-07 10
2 5
07-08 6
3 12
 08-09
 8
0
 5
 09-10
2
013

Notes:
1. Total CRC/CCRC population approximates 16,000 certificants.
2. Higher 96-97 and 97-98 actions taken partially reflect a review of actions taken by licensure boards against CRCs.

Quantity of Actions by Category Fiscal Year 1994 to Date

Letter of Instruction* 12
Reprimand 8
Probation 4
Suspension 5
Revocation 18
* Not available until 1998, Letter of Instruction is not a sanction but may be used when minor violations occur.

Topics That Arise Most Frequently in Connection With Ethics Cases

  • Competence and Conduct with Clients
  • Business Practices
  • Professional Practice