Social Work Ethics Case Study

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Consultation is a significant element within the social work profession. The NASW (2008) code of ethics indicates in standard 1.04 that it is the responsibility of the social worker to remain competent within intervention techniques and therapeutic approaches that will benefit their client. To remain competent in these areas, social workers must seek various ways to obtain this information, such as training, supervision, and consultation. Standard 2.04 in the NASW (2008) code of ethics states that social workers must seek consultation from colleagues that are knowledgeable and competent in the area of concern, by disclosing the least amount of information possible about the client. These standards will allow a social worker to make the right decisions when receiving consultation. …show more content…

Internet consultation, in this case study, does not meet the criteria for obtaining consultation. Paulson, Casile, and Jones (2015) state that a consultation group is made up of selected professionals that share the same professional interest and goals, to serve the purpose of addressing ethical concerns. For an Internet consultation, a social worker must be aware of who they are talking to, as well as their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Based on the case study, Tim only talked with the moderator, whose main purpose was to alter the story. Who is the moderator? Telling the moderator the actual facts of the case is breaching confidentiality already! Tim had no idea who this person or anyone in the group was that he wanted to gain help from. This introduces additional problems, because within this group the moderator or the members do not have any clinical or legal obligations regarding the case that is being presented (Paulson, Casile, & Jones,

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