Ethics for Clinical Social Workers

Introduction (6 mins)

1. Overview of the course objectives and agenda.
2. Importance of ethical standards in social work.

The History of Ethical Standards in the Social Work Profession (6 mins)

1. Evolution of ethical guidelines in social work (4 mins)
2. Reflection Question (2 mins)
   1. Consider how historical changes influence modern ethical practice.

The Process of Pursuing Ethical Standards (6 mins)

1. Overview of how ethical standards are developed and maintained (4 mins)
2. Reflection Question (2 mins)
   1. Reflect on personal approaches to understanding and applying ethical guidelines.

Conflicts of Interest (10 mins)

1. Identifying and managing conflicts in professional practice (4 mins)
2. Vignette One (6 mins)
   1. A case study on addressing a conflict of interest.

Dual Relationships (10 mins)

1. Ethical challenges and strategies in navigating dual relationships (4 mins)
2. Vignette Two (6 mins)
   1. A case study highlighting dual relationship dilemmas.

Informed Consent (6 mins)

1. Best practices for obtaining and documenting informed consent (4 mins)
2. Reflection Question (2 mins)
   1. Reflect on personal experiences with informed consent challenges.

Privacy and Confidentiality (5 mins)

1. Key principles of protecting client information (3 mins)
2. Reflection Questions (2 mins)
   1. Explore strategies to maintain confidentiality in complex cases.

Confidentiality with Minors (10 mins)

1. Special considerations and challenges when working with minors (4 mins)
2. Vignette Three (6 mins)
   1. Case study exploring confidentiality issues with minors.

Duty to Warn (12 mins)

1. Legal and ethical obligations to warn in social work (2 min)
2. Vignette Four (6 mins)
   1. Case study illustrating duty-to-warn situations.
3. Reflection Question (4 mins)
   1. Reflect on balancing duty to warn with client trust.

Technology & Ethics (20 mins)

1. Addressing ethical concerns in the use of technology in practice (2 mins)
2. Social Media (5 mins)
   1. Navigating professional boundaries in the digital age.
3. Vignette Five (4 mins)
   1. Case study on ethical dilemmas in social media use.
4. Reflection Question (2 mins)
   1. Reflect on maintaining professional ethics online.
5. TeleMental Health (5 mins)
   1. Ethical practices in delivering virtual services.
6. Reflection Question (2 mins)
   1. Consider challenges and solutions in telehealth services.

Competence and Integrity of the Profession (5 mins)

1. Upholding professional competence and integrity (3 mins)
2. Reflection Question (2 mins)
   1. Reflect on strategies for maintaining professional growth.

Impairment of Colleagues (6 mins)

1. Ethical responsibilities in addressing colleague impairment (2 mins)
2. Vignette Six (4 mins)
   1. Case study on handling impaired colleagues.

Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities in Practice Settings (6 mins)

1. Supervision and Consultation (3 mins)
2. Evaluation and Research (3 mins)

Cultural Competence and Social Diversity (6 mins)

1. Vignette Seven (4 mins)
   1. Case study addressing cultural competence.
2. Reflection Question (2 mins)
   1. Reflect on integrating cultural awareness into practice.

Conclusions (6 mins)

1. Recap of key ethical principles and their application in practice.