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Giving Back is Part of the Code of Ethics, Board Member Says

Social Work Blog

That encouraged me to go into social work.” Bautista-Thomas, PhD, LCSW, is a doctoral lecturer at Lehman College, Department of Social Work, at City University of New York. “Everyone has something to contribute to the world. And sometimes, people need someone else to help guide them in identifying those things.

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LCSW Exam Prep: Clinical Documentation

Therapist Development Center

This month’s ASWB LMSW and LCSW topic is one that is important well beyond the exam: Clinical Documentation. Even our code of ethics speaks to the importance of clinical documentation. “Social workers should take reasonable steps to ensure that … Continued.

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The Code of Ethics - Informed Consent

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam

Here's an essential piece of the NASW Code of Ethics, a favorite of exam writers--section 1.03, Informed Consent. In six quick paragraphs, lots of fodder for LCSW exam questions: (a) Social workers should provide services to clients only in the context of a professional relationship based, when appropriate, on valid informed consent.

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The Code of Ethics - Core Values

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam

Don't be too surprised to see items in future versions of the LCSW exam that pull from the conflicts that occupy your news and social media feeds today. Give the descriptions a careful read! link] They're not easy principles to live and work (and answer vignette questions) by.but definitely worth the effort. Good luck!

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NASW President: Association stands in solidarity with transgender people in aftermath of Texas directive

Social Work Blog

A message from National Association of Social Workers (NASW) President Mildred “Mit” Joyner. NASW President Mildred “Mit” Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW. The Texas attempt to change the definition of child abuse are in direct opposition of social work values, principles, and our code of ethics.

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Social Work Advocates Feb–Mar 2023: Ethical Challenges Amid Changing Political Landscape

Social Work Blog

Top stories include: Ethical Challenges: Profession Prepares to Protect Social Workers Amid Changing Political Landscape Social workers across the nation are facing ethical dilemmas as state legislatures enact laws that conflict with NASW’s Code of Ethics, particularly laws related to abortion access and gender identity.

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Black Power, Black Liberation & Social Work: Back to the Beginning of the National Association of Black Social Workers - Founder Garland Jaggers, MSW & Archivist Denise McLane-Davison, PhD, AM

Doin' The Work

Episode 38 Guests: Garland Jaggers, MSW & Denise McLane-Davison, PhD, AM Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW. Use code TeePod5 for $5 off your next order. In this episode, I talk with Mr. Garland Jaggers and Dr. Denise McLane-Davison about their work with the National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW).