KCMHSAS Ethical Principles

       Honesty

We will be truthful in all our endeavors, to be honest and forthright with one another and with our consumers, service providers, and community partners.

        Respect

We will treat one another with dignity and fairness, appreciating the diversity within our community and the uniqueness of each individual. 

       Trust

            We will build confidence through teamwork and open, candid communication at all levels of the organization. 

       Responsibility

            We will speak up and allow others to speak up without fear of retribution and report concerns within the organization, including any violation of law, regulation, ethical standard, and KCMHSAS policy.  

       Citizenship

            We will obey the laws of the land, work to make our community more productive, and act with pride and confidence as a representative of KCMHSAS. 

       Competency

            We will have and maintain the required competencies and credentials for carrying out our job responsibilities. 

  KCMHSAS CODE OF CONDUCT

We expect employees to:

1.                  Adhere to KCMHSAS policies and procedures.

2.                  Comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

3.                  Bring practices into conformance with the established accrediting standards.

4.                  Come to work free from the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any other substance that could impair their ability to perform their required job duties.

5.                  Avoid conflict of interests. 

6.                  Not engage in intimate relations with a consumer under their care.

7.                  Not engage in physical or sexual assault, stalking, or extortion of a consumer or fellow employee, or threaten to do so.

8.                  Not engage in sexual harassment or harassment of any type towards a consumer or fellow employee.

9.                  Not embezzle from the agency.

10.              Not engage in nepotism.

11.              Not engage in insubordination.

12.              Adhere to the non-discrimination.

B.         In addition, KCMHSAS staff will ensure the following:

1.                  Marketing materials will reflect only the services available and accurate information about level of certification and accreditation. 

2.                  Individuals will are billed for only those services received.

3.                  Services are designed and revised to conform to current best practices and to the desires and needs of the consumers.