Bethany, a clinical social worker, discovers that a male colleague has been getting a higher pay grade.
They both have the same expertise and work with the same clientele. As soon as this information is
obtained, Bethany goes directly to court without first contacting her supervisor. This is legal under what
law?
Mr. Bentley has been providing clinical social work services to a client forthree weeks based on a referral
for self-esteem issues. During the course of assessment, it is discovered there are also drug abuse
problems. Since this is not an area of expertise for Mr. Bentley, what should his next step be?
Indirect practice benefits all indMduals, but especially the population targeted by social welfare programs
and policies. Social workers begin working with indMduals based on what foundational principle
reinforced by the NASW Code of Ethics?
The Mitchell family worries about theirfour-year-old son, Michael. He has two other siblings, ages six and
eight. Michael is quite active but only plays in solitude. Language is delayed and the child would rather
point at things he wants. MichaeI’s siblings attempt to hug him or cuddle with him, but he pushes them
away. Eye contact is at a bare minimum, and he will wander off if not adequately supervised. What
diagnosis would be given to a child with these symptoms?
Clinical social workers that provide one-on-one therapy determine evaluation strategies around the
cIient’s specific needs. This client-centered approach compares the current situation to the one upon
entry of counseling. The professional utilizes the indMdual as his/her own control group, making changes
as necessary. What does this type of evaluation take into consideration?