Rehabilitation counselors shall behave in a legal, ethical, and moral manner in the conduct of their profession, maintaining the integrity of the code and avoiding any behavior that would cause harm to others.

Rehabilitation counselors shall respect the integrity and protect the welfare of the people and groups with whom they work. The primary obligation of rehabilitation counselors is to their clients (defined as individuals with disabilities who are receiving services from rehabilitation counselors). At all times, rehabilitation counselors shall endeavor to place their clients' interest above their own.

Rehabilitation counselors shall serve as advocates for individuals with disabilities.

Rehabilitation counselors shall act with integrity in their relationships with colleagues, organizations, agencies, institutions, referral sources, and other professions in order to provide clients with optimum benefits.

Rehabilitation counselors shall adhere to professional standards in establishing fees and promoting their services.

Rehabilitation counselors shall respect the confidentially of information obtained from clients in the course of their work.

Rehabilitation counselors shall promote the welfare of clients in the selection, use, and interpretation of assessment measures.

Rehabilitation counselors shall assist in efforts to expand the knowledge needed to serve individuals with disabilities more effectively.

Rehabilitation counselors shall establish and maintain their professional competence at a level which ensures their clients will receive the benefit of the highest quality of service the profession is capable of offering.

Rehabilitation counselors holding the designation of Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) shall honor its integrity and respect the limitations placed on its use.

The CRCC website has made the complete CRC Code of Ethics available online.