Current Ethical Issues in Human Services. QUESTIONS: 1.What happened in your eyes? 2.What made you think it was alright to have sex with a client? 3.Why did you take the client back after he was seeing another therapist? 4.Why didn't you give him a referral when this started?…
Social workers often hold considerable power in their work as they regularly work with the most vulnerable, powerless, and oppressed populations. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics outlines regulations and ethical obligations that hold its members accountable for their actions. More specifically, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy’s (CBT) therapeutic journey and NASW code of ethics highlight the importance of active role of the client. Also, CBT compels social workers to pass on to the client the knowledge and skills that client will ultimately use to face and resolve life’s challenges. This collaboration is defined by the client’s right to self-determination and his or her ability to make choices relative to the treatment…
In the article “The Importance of Ethics in Social Work” by Gregory Achen, it discusses how important ethics are in social work. Achen discussed in the article how the NASW Code of Ethics has played a fundamental role in how he went about dealing with at issues and clients. Ethics is used in many professions but it very important in social work. It is important to have a code of ethics as a guide so that when people are ace with tough issues there is a guide to fall back on.…
The first article is the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics. These ethics are a set of principles that social workers use to guide their practice with their clientele. Something I learned from the Code of Ethics was that social workers have an ethical responsibility to their colleagues when they see impairment of their colleagues' practices due to personal problems or any other interference.…
When I think of the term ethical social work practice, it encompasses all the responsibilities’ of a social worker. These responsibilities include being respect, cultural sensitivity, competence, professional, flexible, and trustworthy just to name a few. Now, rating myself a seven seems realistic. First, as a military dependent, learning respect, flexibility, and culturally sensitivity helps to navigate the constantly changing settings. You have no choice, but to adapt and embrace transitions.…
It is paramount that the author is able to recognize her personal values and ensure that they can be incorporated professional utilizing the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. This will be accomplished by completing self-assessments, attending workshops to educate on communities served, and anonymous evaluations of services received. When ethical dilemmas take place that conflict with the author’s personal values the author will refer to the NASW Code of Ethics to assist in recognizing the basis for the conflict. As the author plans for her future, she will use the awareness gained from these tools to focus on her strengths, value her own uniqueness, and use these assessments to improve her…
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics was accepted on October 13, 1960. In the last 55 years, it has developed as the standard for defining the values and principles that guide our conduct in all social work areas. There have been seven modifications that have been made to the NASW code of ethics. The modifications took place in the years 1967, 1979, 1990, 1993, 1996, 1999, and 2008.…
The National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics (NASW, 2008, Code of Ethics) outlines the importance of cultural competency and social diversity in NASW, 2008, § 1.05 and also discusses the importance in recognizing human rights and social justice in the NASW, 2008, § 6.04. As a whole I do…
Introduction As professionals, social workers must adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. The importance of cultural competency is highlighted in code 1.05 Cultural Competence and Social Diversity which states that social workers should have an understanding of cultural strengths in order to provide culturally sensitive and competent services (National Association of Social Workers [NASW], 2008). According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, individuals of racial minority populations such as African American individuals underuse mental health services in comparison to Caucasian individuals due to factors such as stigmas surrounding mental health, and access barriers (2001).…
Gambrill (2001) states, “the growth of social work has not honored obligations in our code of ethics, for example to inform clients, to empower them, and to offer competent services. A great disconnect continues between what we say we do and value and what we actually do” (p.166). This is a general statement that is not totally true as my stand point as a practicum student. Like any organization the social work body has room for improvement however, honoring the code of ethics, improving the required competencies, and continuum progress is visible since Mary Ellen Richmond, Robert Holbrook Smith, and Jane Addams.…
Subtle boundary dilemmas: Ethical decision making for helping professionals [Video file]. (1995). Workers, N. A. (2008). NASW Code of Ethics (Guide to the Everyday Professional Conduct of Social Workers).…
In the field of social work, we are faced with ethical dilemmas, more often than not. These dilemmas can come from conflicts with certain social work ethics and standards such as the right to self-determination, dual relationships, or confidentiality. A social worker can even face an ethical dilemma from a conflict of morals and values that they may have with their client. I will be examining an ethical dilemma that intersects both morals and values and confidentiality. Let’s say for example a social worker has an 18 year old client who is pregnant, still living with their parents and seeking an abortion.…
Statement of Purpose The social work profession concentrates on helping individuals, families, groups and communities to enhance their individual and collective well-being. Its purpose is to help people develop their skills and their ability to use their own resources and those of the community to resolve problems. The mission of the social worker is based in a set of core values. These core values are the foundation for social worker’s unique perspective and purpose throughout their profession.…
A heated contemporary ethical issue in the field of Social Work is online counseling. Online counseling causes many complex ethical dilemmas, and it is still so new that many of the kinks haven’t been worked out legally and in ethical codes. Online counseling has many benefits such as, the ability to provide services in conjunction with in-person sessions, to give people in rural locations access to care, or help those with busy schedules that don’t allow for traditional therapy options. Online counseling also has many drawbacks, these include, the possibility of a breach in confidentiality due to an insecure connection, licensure across state lines, and the possibility of not being able to reach a client during an emergency. Online counseling…
When entering a career such as Social Work which deals with the general public in times of distress, it is essential to have a solid standing on what is deemed acceptable in terms of providing assistance and support to a client both in a physical and emotional manner. Improper handling of situations can be detrimental to the wellbeing of the client as well as the career of the social worker. A social worker should have immense knowledge of the code of ethics that is provided by the NASW and be readily available to assess situations with clients and act in an unbiased manner in all situations. This paper will discuss whether or not it is ethical to pray with a client. Sources such as the NASW Code of Ethics as well as other reputable sources…