Social workers should only provide services within their education, training, license, certification, consultation, supervised experience, or other relevant professional experience.
If not competent, should refer the client to someone who is.
Example: Referring out clients with eating disorders if not experienced in this area.
B. Learning New Techniques
Social workers should engage in appropriate study, training, consultation, and supervision before using new intervention techniques.
Ensure proper training through accredited programs and professional supervision.
C. Emerging Areas of Practice
Use careful judgment and take responsible steps (education, research, training, etc.) to ensure competence in emerging practice areas.
Avoid providing half-knowledgeable services.
D. Use of Technology
Ensure competence in providing services via technology.
Understand communication challenges and implement strategies to address them.
Inform clients about potential risks (e.g., hacking, power outage).
E. Legal Compliance
Comply with laws governing technology and Social Work practice in the jurisdiction where they are regulated and the client's location.
Example: Telehealth services should only be provided within states where licensed.
1.05 Cultural Competence
A. Understanding and Recognizing Culture
Demonstrate understanding of culture and its function in human behavior and society.
Recognize strengths in all cultures.
Educate oneself about the client's culture prior to providing services.
B. Knowledge to Guide Practice
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in providing culturally informed services.
Take action against oppression, racism, discrimination, and inequities.
Acknowledge personal privilege and be self-aware of biases.
C. Cultural Humility
Engage in critical self-reflection and self-correction.
Recognize clients as experts of their own culture.
Commit to lifelong learning and hold institutions accountable for cultural humility.
D. Education on Diversity and Oppression
Obtain education on social diversity and oppression concerning various identities (race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, etc.).
Commit to ongoing learning to expand understanding.
E. Use of Technology and Cultural/Socioeconomic Differences
Be aware of cultural and socioeconomic differences in clients' use and access to technology.
Aim to prevent potential barriers and address issues impacting service delivery.
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Part 4 will cover 1.06 Conflicts of Interest.
Emphasis on understanding the Code of Ethics as a guidebook for the profession.
Conclusion
Importance of understanding and adhering to the NASW Code of Ethics.
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Encouragement to support fellow social workers in understanding the Code of Ethics.