Problem:
The relationship between the social worker and client may be long term and include a great deal of informality. However, once the social worker and consumer have their final session, they should understand how, when, and under what conditions they may initiate additional contact. The NASW Code of Ethics standard states that social workers should: Need Assignment Help?
a.) Take reasonable steps to make sure that the client only uses the social worker's personal email if she is no longer a client to avoid a conflict of interest.
b.) Notify the client that they cannot return to therapy with the social worker as termination is forever.
c.) Inform clients of appropriate options for the continuation of services and of the benefits and risks of the options.
d.) Provide the client with the agency's list of therapists or agencies where they could get additional services in the future.