To be a professional social worker means embodying the knowledge and standards of the profession. The NASW Code of Ethics is considered one of the bedrocks on which our profession is based and serves as a guiding document for the everyday practice of social workers. In this Discussion, you will explore the Code of Ethics and discuss how it is relevant to you and to your field placement.
DENTIFYING AS A PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKER, THE CODE OF ETHICS, AND YOUR FIELD PLACEMENT
To be a professional social worker means embodying the knowledge and standards of the profession. The NASW Code of Ethics is considered one of the bedrocks on which our profession is based and serves as a guiding document for the everyday practice of social workers. In this Discussion, you will explore the Code of Ethics and discuss how it is relevant to you and to your field placement.
RESOURCES
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TO PREPARE
· Review the NASW Code of Ethics.
· Imagine how you would discuss the role of a social worker with friends or family.
· Think ahead to your field experience and the types of scenarios you may encounter then.
BY DAY 4
Post a response to the following:
· In your own words, describe the primary mission of the social work profession. For your response, imagine you are describing this to a friend or family member.
· Define what constitutes an ethical dilemma.
· Give an example of an ethical dilemma you might encounter in your field experience (i.e., internship). This could involve your own actions, the actions of a supervisor, or an agency policy.
· Identify the Code of Ethics that applies to the ethical dilemma you described.
· Describe what you would do to address the situation. Be specific in identifying your dilemma and in identifying what part of the Code of Ethics applies.
BY DAY 6
Respond to at least one of your colleague's postings in one or more of the following ways:
· Ask a probing question.
· Share an insight from having read your colleague's posting.
· Offer and support an opinion.
· Validate an idea with your own experience.
· Make a suggestion.
· Expand on your colleague's posting.
Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.
REFERENCES
· National Association of Social Workers. (2021). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers Links to an external site. . https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
· Document: Social Work Competencies—MSWI Download Social Work Competencies—MSWI (Word document)
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