Module 8 Discussion
Olivia, a new BCBA, has just begun working at a human service organization. Immediately after onboarding, she begins reviewing and learning about her new client’s existing programs. Her clinical director contacts her within two days of hire and mentions that Olivia will be taking on the supervisees and trainees from a BCBA who has left the organization suddenly. It amounts to 10 RBTs, 3 BCaBAs, and 3 trainees who are working towards certification. Olivia wants the clinical director to think she is a “team player”, so she agrees, even though she has barely caught up on her new cases.
What are the potential ethical code violations that may occur because of this situation? What would you recommend that Olivia do to resolve this issue?
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There are several potential ethical code violations that may occur in this situation:
1. Competence: Olivia may be taking on too much responsibility too quickly, without having enough time to adequately review and learn about her new client's existing programs. This could compromise her ability to provide effective supervision and training to the supervisees and trainees.
2. Boundaries of competence: By taking on supervisees and trainees from the BCBA who left suddenly, Olivia may be exceeding her own level of competence and experience. This could result in inadequate supervision and training, potentially putting clients at risk.
3. Responsibility: Olivia has just started her new role and is still getting up to speed on her own cases. Taking on additional supervisees and trainees without being fully prepared may compromise her ability to fulfill her responsibilities to her own clients.
To resolve this issue, I would recommend that Olivia:
1. Communicate openly and honestly with the clinical director about her concerns. Explain that she wants to provide the best level of supervision and training possible, but is concerned about taking on this responsibility so soon.
2. Request additional time and support to familiarize herself with her own cases and gain more confidence in her role before taking on additional supervisees and trainees.
3. Ask the clinical director to consider temporarily assigning the supervisees and trainees to another BCBA within the organization who may have more availability and experience.
4. Seek consultation and guidance from experienced colleagues or supervisors within the organization to improve her competence and confidence in her role before taking on supervisory responsibilities.
By addressing the issue openly and seeking support and guidance, Olivia can ensure that she is acting ethically and responsibly, while still being a team player within the organization.
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