Reporting Ethical Problems
The Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) requires all certified individuals to sign and adhere to a current Code of Ethical Conduct.
Any person aware of an ethical violation by a certified substance use disorder professional has the right to file a formal Ethical Complaint against the individual.
Procedures for Filing Ethical Complaints
A person wishing to file a complaint against a certified substance use disorder professional should:
- Verify that the individual holds a MCBAP credential by going here to our Find a Professional link: Find a Professional
- Read the Guide for Ethical Standards Violation Complaints
- Review the code of ethics for the appropriate credential to determine which standard has been violated. Those can be found here:
• CADC and CAADC: https://mcbap.com/mcbap-cadc-caadc-code-of-ethics/
• CCJP: https://mcbap.com/mcbap-ccjp-code-of-ethics/
• CPS and CPC: https://mcbap.com/prevention-code-of-ethics/
• CCS: https://mcbap.com/supervisor-code-of-ethics/
• CPRM: https://mcbap.com/peer-recovery-code-of-ethics/ - Complete the form at this link https://mcbap.com/ethics-complaint-form/
If you have any questions about this process, please contact info@mcbap.com.
Related Licensing Complaints
Complaints regarding a licensed substance use disorder service program or facility, or regarding a licensed health professional holding a State of Michigan issued license may be filed with Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) also.
Information is available online at: http://www.michigan.gov/lara or by calling 1-800-882-6006.
Some examples of State of Michigan issued licenses are: LMSW, LPC, LLP, LMFT.
Recipient Rights Complaints
For Recipient Rights Complaints, please contact:
Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Bureau of Survey & Certification – Complaint Intake Section
PO Box 30838
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 800-882-6006
Email: LARA-BSC-Complaints@Michigan.gov
