Keeping Current with the Kentucky Code of Ethical Conduct Dr. Amy Cappiccie, LCSW 18th Annual Ending Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Conference November 30 – December 2, 2016

Getting Acquainted Dr. Amy Cappiccie, LCSW Amy.Cappiccie@wku.edu Workshop participants

Workshop Goal Participants will become more intentional in their assessment, analysis, and resolution of ethical dilemmas in social work practice.

Objectives Participants will: Apply the code of ethical conduct contained in 201 KAR 23:080 as it relates to ethical decision making in the context of professional practice Practice use of core values and principles of the SW profession as articulated in NASW Code of Ethics Integrate ethical principles of NASW Code and the code of ethical conduct (KAR 23:080) via application of a model of ethical reasoning and decision making

Expectations “Oh, oh. Here comes another social worker.”

Group Work: Question #1 What are some common ethical delimmas you see in daily life? What are some ethical delimmas you have noted in the work place?

Ethics & Ethical Dilemmas It’s not always black and white.

Daily Encounters with Ethical Issues The clerk at the checkout counter gave you too much change: what do you do? Price tag on a piece of jewelry is less than actual price determined at cash register. Is the buyer obligated to make up the difference? Corporations have contracted to pay bonuses, but public is outraged when they do The same tax dollars cannot be spent on health care and hurricane recovery: how to decide?

What is an ethical dilemma? Ethical dilemmas always include two competing “goods.” Self determination: one of the “goods” and also an important social work value The competing “good” or value is__________________

Common Ethical Dilemmas Confidentiality and privileged communication Truth telling Paternalism and self-determination Laws, policies, and regulations Whistle-blowing Distributing limited resources (Reamer, F.G. (1987). Values and ethics. In Encyclopedia of Social Work, (18th ed.) pp. 801-809

Group Work: Question # 2 What steps do you currently take to make decisions concerning an ethical delimma? What organizations can you use as resources to make your decisions?

Professional Values & Principles/ Personal Values

Professional Values (NASW Code) Service Social Justice Dignity and Worth of Person Importance of Human Relationships Integrity Competence

NASW Code of Ethics Ethical Responsibility to Clients Ethical Responsibility to Colleagues Ethical Responsibility to Practice Settings Ethical Responsibilities as Professionals Ethical Responsibilities to Social Work Profession Ethical Responsibilities to the Broader Society

Personal Values Influence of personal values When to share with client Being aware of personal values Affect the way a problem is framed Affects how the principles are used in resolution

Tools for Ethical Decision Making

Model of Ethical Reasoning Recognize a dilemma exists. Is it an ethical dilemma or a dilemma related to practice? Identify the conflicting values. Use Ethical Rules Screen NASW Code of Ethics KY State Law Use Ethical Principals Screen Dolgoff, Loewenberg, & Harrington, D. (2012)

When in Doubt Talk with colleagues Talk with supervisor Contact NASW Kentucky: http://naswky.com/ National: http://socialworkers.org/ Contact Licensing Board 502.564.2350 http://bsw.ky.gov

Group Work: Question # 3 Think-Pair-Share Will practice handout scenarios in groups – Think, Pair, Share

Ethical Principles of 201 KAR 23:080 and NASW Code of Ethics

KRS: Kentucky Revised Statutes Purposes: to protect public from incompetent and unauthorized persons and from unprofessional conduct by Social Workers To promotes high standards of professional performance by social workers by Regulating the title “social worker” Setting standards related to qualifications, training and experience (KBSW, 2016)

KRS Social Work Licensure Board 7 certified, licensed and LCSW's appointed by the governor to monitor the statues. Oversee licensure, testing and professional conduct for LSW’s, CSW’s and LCSW’s. (KBSW, 2016)

201 KAR 23:080 Code of Ethical Conduct Section 1: Definitions Section 2: Client Relationship Section 3: Responsibility to Client Section 4: Informed Consent Section 5: Professional Integrity Section 6: Responsibility to Students and Supervisees Section 7: Advertising (KBSW, 2016)

Code of ethics 201 KAR 23:080 Section 8: Payment for Services Section 9: Confidentiality Section 10: Client Records Section 11: Dual Relationships Section 12: Referral & Termination Section 13: Research Section 14: Duty to Report (KBSW, 2016)

Group Work: Question #4 Think-Pair-Share Second scenario practice

BSW Most be licensed if you practice unless in exempt agency. Licensing involves BSW from an accredited program Testing Renewal to license with CEU’s Professional conduct/no clinical work Display license in office (KBSW, 2016)

MSW Testing for certification Practice clinical work only if under supervision with LCSW and approved Professional conduct Display license in office CEU’s (KBSW, 2016)

LCSW Test and licensure Clinical work without supervision CEU’s – 30 every three years Professional Practice (KBSW, 2016)

Professional Integrity Areas of Concern - not under influence of alcohol/drugs, - not distribute board examination material - not interfere with investigation, - not verbally abusive to clients Responsibility to supervisees Payment of services - notify of fee - no charge (KBSW, 2016)

Suspension or revocation of license Incompetent Legal Violation of statues Corruption Lying on application Helping other falsify documentation (KBSW, 2016)

References Dolgoff, R., Loewenberg, F.M., & Harrington, D. (2012). Ethical decisions for social work practice, 9th ed. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. ISBN-13: 0-8400-3410-5 KY Board of Social Work (2016). Kentucky revised statutes and Kentucky administrative regulations. Found at http://bsw.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx NASW (2008). National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, NASW Press. Found at https://socialworkers.org/pubs/code/code.asp Reamer, F. (1998).The evolution of social work ethics. Social Work, 43(6), p. 489-500. Reamer, F. (2003). Boundary issues in social work: Managing dual relationships. Social Work, 48(1), p.121-133. Rothman, J. C. (2013). From the front lines: Student cases in social work ethics, 4th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson. ISBN-13: 0-205-86641-7

References Reamer, F.G. (1987). Values and ethics. In Encyclopedia of Social Work, (18th ed.) pp. 801-809 Rothman, J. C. (2013). From the front lines: Student cases in social work ethics, 4th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson. ISBN-13: 0-205-86641-7 © Jan Peeler, Susan Wesley (revised 03/01/12) Amy Cappiccie (revised 06/08/2016)