Client
Social workers should demonstrate understanding of culture and its function in human behavior and society, recognizing the strengths that exist in all cultures.
1.05
Cultural Competence
Requesting for explicit favors or making explicit comments or jokes with a co-worker.
2.07
Sexual Harassment
Engaging in dual or multiple relationships with clients or former clients in which there is a risk of exploitation or potential harm to the client.
1.06
Conflict of interest
Social workers should treat colleagues with respect and should represent accurately and fairly the qualifications, views, and obligations of colleagues.
2.01
Respect
Using clear and understandable language to inform clients of the purpose of the services, risks related to the services, limits to services because of the requirements of a third-party payer, relevant costs, reasonable alternatives, clients' right to refuse or withdraw consent, and the time frame covered.
1.03
Informed Consent
Social workers for whom a team decision raises ethical concerns should attempt to resolve the disagreement through appropriate channels
2.03
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
In the event of unauthorized access to client records or information, including any unauthorized access to the social worker’s electronic communication or storage systems, social workers should inform clients of such disclosures, consistent with applicable laws and professional standards.
1.07
Privacy and Confidentiality
Social workers should keep themselves informed about colleagues' areas of expertise and competencies.
2.05
Consultation
Social workers who are leaving an employment setting should inform clients of appropriate options for the continuation of services and of the benefits and risks of the options.
1.17
Termination of Services
Social workers should not take advantage of a dispute between a colleague and an employer to obtain a position or otherwise advance the social workers' own interests.
2.04
Disputes involving colleagues