2.085, eff. 1 (S.B. 1501), Sec. (b) A person may not suspend or terminate the employment of, or otherwise discipline or discriminate against, a person who makes a report, without malice, under this subchapter. Social workers should respond to calls to duty(3) when an explicit request is made and when a call is made specifically for social workers on the spot to render certain service under specific circumstances. Practice Standards 2013. Clinical Social Work Association Code of Ethics April 2016. May 28, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (2) the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of mental health. Straight Talk about Interventions: Unexpected Events and Ongoing Evaluation The Practice Standards 2013 sit alongside the Code of Ethics 2010 (the Code) as an additional . 505.602. Found inside – Page 68Drawing upon the National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics, ... imperative for policy practice and the connections between the code's call for ... April 2, 2015. This new edition includes a guide to ethical decisions and a discussion of recent legal precedents regarding confidentiality. Social Work Practice Theory Paper Introduction For this paper, I have decided to research two social work theories and how those theories apply to residents in long term care facilities. 505.107. 26, eff. 2.092, eff. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. The NASW Code of Ethics suggests that fees should be fair and reasonable. September 1, 2019. The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook sets out minimum standards of professional practice and conduct for members of the OCSWSSW. MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS. 1501), Sec. 7, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Social workers who provide supervision should recognise a supervisor's educational, supportive, developmental and work-focused role and should not abuse the professional relationship with supervisees for any interests. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 388, Sec. (a) Members of the board serve staggered six-year terms. The Code summarizes broad ethical principles that reflect the profession's core values and establishes a set of specific ethical standards that should be used to guide social work practice. 1, eff. (c) Applicants may be known to the examiners only by numbers until after the general averages of the applicants' numbers in the class are determined and licenses are issued or denied. These decisions are not always easy - especially when two guiding principles come into conflict. This code of practice is based on principles established in international instruments relevant to the protection of workers' safety and health. APPEAL BOND NOT REQUIRED. 505.303. (c) A person may not be a member of the board if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the board. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) A person who engages in or attempts to engage in conduct described by this section is considered to be engaged in the practice of social work. (a) The Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows: (1) two members who are licensed master social workers; (2) two members who are licensed baccalaureate social workers; (3) two members who are licensed clinical social workers; and. (b) The board may hold other regular meetings as provided by board rule and special meetings as determined by the board. BOARD; MEMBERSHIP. (b) A person may not use the title "Licensed Clinical Social Worker" or the initials "LCSW" unless the person is recognized as qualified for the independent practice of clinical social work. PREAMBLE. Social workers have a primary responsibility to the clients. GENERAL RULEMAKING AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. Disclosure of identifying information should be avoided whenever possible. September 1, 2005. 6, eff. 768 (H.B. 4. 21, eff. When generally recognised standards do not exist with respect to an emerging area of practice, social workers should exercise careful judgment and take responsible steps, including appropriate education, research, training, professional consultation, and supervision, to ensure the competence in their work and to protect clients from harm. Social worker's perceptions of conflict between contemporary practice demands and the NASW Code of Ethics. September 1, 2019. The first section of the NASW Code of Ethics is dedicated to how a social worker will conduct themselves during the practice of social work. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Social workers should accept responsibility for upgrading their professional skills and knowledge. Sec. 1, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. The executive council may not require payment of other damages or estimate harm in a refund order. Social Work Practice Theory Paper Introduction For this paper, I have decided to research two social work theories and how those theories apply to residents in long term care facilities. 505.201. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. This is the first time that standards have been set in this way at 707 (S.B. Sec. Sec. Social workers should collaborate as far as possible with other social workers and colleagues from other disciplines to enhance service effectiveness. 18, eff. Social workers recognise the need to advocate changes in the formulation of policies and legislation to improve social conditions, to promote social justice and general welfare of the society. Social workers should take responsibility to help those who are entering the profession to establish, strengthen and develop their ethics, values, skills and knowledge. Sec. September 1, 2005. Social workers should protect the confidentiality of clients during legal proceedings to the extent permitted by law. Introduction to the Code - a list of standards of professional conduct and practice for social care workers in Wales.More at http://learningzone.cgcymru.org.. Each member of the board shall sign and submit to the executive director a statement acknowledging that the member received and has reviewed the training manual. 768 (H.B. Thirdly, to identify more clearly the service components of social work practice within an FSC. (A) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving funds from the board or executive council; (B) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving funds from the board or executive council; or. September 1, 2019. 768 (H.B. Use of Information and Principles of Confidentiality. 1420, Sec. Social work practice, in order to be ethical practice must be centred on the needs of service users Social workers of necessity intervene in people's lives and have an influence on situations, ethical decision making is therefore a vital component of social work practice (Osmo and Landau, 2001). (b) In the year in which the expiration date of an order of recognition of specialty is changed, the total renewal fee is payable. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL. They should induce and help the interdisciplinary team as far as possible to clearly define the professional and ethical obligations of the team as a whole and of individual team-members. (b) An applicant for a provisional license must: (1) be licensed or certified in good standing as a social worker in another state or jurisdiction that has licensing or certification requirements determined by the executive council to be substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter; (2) have passed a national or other examination recognized by the executive council relating to the practice of social work; and. ORDER OF RECOGNITION OF SPECIALTY. September 1, 2005. APPLICATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS. (8) "Social worker" means a person who holds any license issued under this chapter. Therefore, social workers are expected to respect all individuals and protect vulnerable people. Found inside – Page 31Because practice is so varied, unless the code is very broad and general, one code of ethics will not always answer the needs of social workers who are ... Identification of conflicting professional obligations and ethical uncertainties. 768 (H.B. 1, eff. § 7701. 1, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2.106, eff. The executive council shall take disciplinary action under Subchapter G, Chapter 507, against a person for: (1) violating this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; (2) circumventing or attempting to circumvent the requirements of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; (3) directly or indirectly participating in a scheme to evade the requirements of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; (5) engaging in conduct that discredits or tends to discredit the social work profession; (6) performing an act, allowing an omission, or making an assertion or representation that is fraudulent, deceitful, or misleading or that tends to create a misleading impression; (7) knowingly associating with or permitting the use of a license holder's professional services or identification in connection with an enterprise that the person knows or should have known in the exercise of reasonable diligence violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; (8) knowingly associating with or permitting the use of a license holder's name, professional services or identification, or endorsement in connection with an enterprise that the person knows or should have known in the exercise of reasonable diligence is a trade, business, or professional practice of a fraudulent, deceitful, or misleading nature; (9) directly or indirectly revealing or causing to be revealed a confidential communication transmitted to the license holder by a client or other recipient of the license holder's services unless revealing the communication is required by law; (10) having been denied an application for a license or certificate to practice social work in another jurisdiction for a reason that the executive council determines would be a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; (11) holding a license or certificate in another jurisdiction that is suspended or revoked for a reason that the executive council determines would be a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; (12) having been convicted of a felony in this state, another state, or the United States; (13) refusing to perform an act or service within the scope of the license holder's license solely because of the recipient's age, sex, race, religion, national origin, color, or political affiliation; or. (5) is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled board meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the board. MEETINGS. (b) A business or professional entity may engage in conduct described by Subsection (a) if: (1) the entity is actively engaged in the practice of social work; and. They In this way, the Social Worker Code of Ethics can be used in a peer-review process. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (C) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the board or executive council, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for board membership, attendance, or expenses. Sept. 1, 2003. The standards are the threshold standards necessary for safe and effective practice. Found inside – Page 85SOCIAL WORK CODES OF PRACTICE Codes of practice are often used to articulate the ethical responsibilities of professionals. Such codes regulate their ... 388, Sec. 505.101. Sec. 388, Sec. 388, Sec. 8, eff. Social workers should maintain honesty, integrity and responsibility in professional practice. Oncology social workers have goals in each area of practice and carry out critical functions to achieve those goals. 1501), Sec. 12, see other Sec. Text of section as added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. DEFINITIONS. TERMS; VACANCY. 505.307. Sec. In a written, signed report to the appropriate licensing board, agency, or facility, a person licensed under this chapter may report an incident that the person has reasonable cause to believe has exposed a client to substantial risk of harm, including: (1) a failure to provide care that conforms to the minimum standards of acceptable and prevailing professional practice; Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1, eff. It represents standards of ethical behaviour for social workers in professional relationships with clients, with colleagues, with agency, with profession, and with society as a whole. 5, eff. "Call to duty" in this context is not applicable to calls made through mass media to social workers at large. Sec. TEMPORARY LICENSE. The executive council may refuse to renew the license of a person who fails to pay an administrative penalty imposed under Subchapter H, Chapter 507, unless enforcement of the penalty is stayed or a court has ordered that the administrative penalty is not owed. Sec. 38 Social workers should uphold the values and ethics, and advance the knowledge of the profession. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. June 17, 2011. 1, eff. 2.091, eff. ROSTER OF INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKERS. (a) The executive council shall prescribe the name, design, and content of an order of recognition of specialty. TERM OF LICENSE; STAGGERED EXPIRATION DATES. Policy practice entails empowering clients to advocate for change on behalf of themselves and their communities. 6, eff. September 1, 2019. 219), Sec. 768 (H.B. Sept. 1, 1999. 505.357. 1, eff. 1, eff. September 1, 2005. If the executive council establishes a specialty area of social work, a social worker may not use the specialty area identification or title designated by the executive council unless the person is recognized as qualified for the practice of the specialty area under this chapter. (5) A social worker shall confine his practice to a condition imposed upon his license by a state or federal authority and shall not practice as a social worker as defined in KRS 335.020 if his license has been suspended or revoked. (3) be sponsored by a person licensed under this chapter with whom the provisional license holder may practice social work. Found inside – Page 25In addition, the general principles highlighted in the code of ethics provided by BASW and the GSCC Code of Practice for Social Care Workers (2002a) and ... Sept. 1, 1999. (e) A licensed clinical social worker shall use the identification "licensed clinical social worker" or the initials "LCSW.". Sec. 768 (H.B. 1141 (H.B. Definitions. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) An applicant may take the licensing examination conducted by the executive council under Section 505.354 for: (1) a master social worker license if the applicant possesses a doctoral or master's degree in social work from a graduate program that is accredited by or is in candidacy for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education; (2) a baccalaureate social worker license if the applicant possesses a baccalaureate degree in social work from an educational program that is accredited by or is in candidacy for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education; or. 2.087, eff. 4. Our professional standards are specialist to the social work profession and apply to registered social workers in all roles and settings. With due respect to other agencies and colleagues, they should not solicit the clients of other social workers. ELIGIBILITY. 707 (S.B. 2.113(107), eff. (a) A person who holds an expired license or order of recognition of specialty under this chapter is subject to a sanction under this chapter if the executive council determines that the person violated this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter during the period in which the license or order was valid. SUBCHAPTER F. SPECIALTY AREAS OF SOCIAL WORK. If and when a fee for service is required, social workers should ensure that clients would not be denied timely services they need because of financial constraints. SUBCHAPTER B. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS. 2.100, eff. The Code is designed to help social workers identify relevant considerations when professional obligations conflict or ethical uncertainties arise. 707 (S.B. What follows is a listing of common goals and functions. SUBCHAPTER J. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Any suggestion or criticism should be expressed and conflicts resolved in a responsible manner. Social workers should act constructively and responsibly to influence and to improve policies, procedures, and practice of their employing agencies in order to continuously improve the quality of service and to prevent social workers from violating this Code of Practice when enforcing agency policies. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. On a daily basis, social Sec. NONDISCRIMINATORY ACTIONS AND DECISIONS. Found inside – Page 208The codes of practice set out a series of standards that practitioners and employers must adhere to. In both codes of ethics and codes of practice the ... (4) adopt rules for the suspension or revocation of an order of recognition of specialty. 1501), Sec. Social workers should not provide clinical services to individuals with whom they have had a prior sexual relationship. Sept. 1, 1999. Psychotherapy. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 768 (H.B. Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics provides the foundation for ethical social work practice. (2) the social work services that constitute the entity's practice are: (A) personally performed by a social worker who is practicing in accordance with this chapter; or. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 2, eff. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION. 2.112, eff. of intervention shared with other professions. 892, Sec. This website contains information about Social Workers including licensing requirements and FAQS about the practice of social work in Texas. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Social workers comprehend quantitative and qualitative research and understand scientific and ethical approaches to building knowledge. __________________________________________________, (Remark: Chinese version prevails over English version if there is any discrepancy. Social work is a dynamic and demanding profession that requires a variety of skills and qualities. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Without the explicit permission of the author of the communications between co-workers, social workers should not convey to clients any contents of such communications that are beyond the scope of the clients' personal particulars. 707 (S.B. Staff Assigned to the Board: Sarah Faszholz, M.B.A. Sept. 1, 1999. 505.301. The executive council shall administer the examination at least twice each calendar year. The development of a Family Service Centre Code of Social Work Practice (FSC-CSWP) is an exciting opportunity in the history of FSCs. Social workers who are engaged in private or independent practice should practise only within their areas of competence and offer suitable referrals when clients' needs go beyond their areas of competence. The Code of Practice for Social Care Workers is a list of statements that describe the standards of professional conduct and practice required of social care workers as they go about their daily work. All social workers should review the new text and . To enhance public trust and confidence in the social work profession, the issue of a code of practice is essential. September 1, 2019. The 2016 revised Codes is the second edition and takes account of developments in social services policy and practice. 10.3 The licensee practicing social work through telehealth shall comply with the Board's Practice Act, Chapter 39 of Title 24 of the Delaware Code, rules and regulations and current standard of care requirements applicable to onsite care. 1501), Sec. 1, eff. (4) an activity conducted or a service performed by a pastoral care counselor who is acting within the person's ministerial capabilities and who does not use a title that implies that the counselor is licensed in social work, including: (A) a Christian Science practitioner who is recognized by the Church of Christ Scientist as registered and published in the Christian Science Journal; and. 2.095, eff. (b) When assessing the experience and competence of an applicant for the purposes of this section, the executive council may take into consideration any supervision received by the applicant in another state or jurisdiction if the executive council determines that the supervision would be taken into consideration for the purpose of licensing or certification in the state or jurisdiction in which the applicant received the supervision. 1501), Sec. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1420, Sec. Sept. 1, 2003. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. REGULATION OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (e) A person who brings an action under this section has the burden of proof. 505.506. For text of section as added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1501), Sec. Social workers should not use institutional affiliation to recruit clients for private practice without the consent of the institution. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (a) A person required to hold a license under this chapter commits an offense if the person knowingly acts as a social worker without holding a license issued under this chapter. In a unique and student-friendly package, Ethics and Values in Social Work offers a series of learning modules that will ensure graduates receive a comprehensive ethics and values education. There need not be a distinction between effective social work practice and practice which embodies Christian values. 505.507. 388, Sec. (b) The executive council by rule may define a term not defined under Section 505.002 if a definition is necessary to administer or enforce this chapter. SANCTIONS FOR HOLDER OF EXPIRED LICENSE OR ORDER OF RECOGNITION OF SPECIALTY. (c) An applicant is not required to comply with Subsection (b)(3) if the executive council determines that compliance constitutes a hardship to the applicant. 768 (H.B. OFFICERS. 892, Sec. 1797), Sec. 505.102. The ninth edition of the Handbook contains the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, commentary and interpretation of the Code and Standards with examples illustrating application of the Standards in the day-to-day ... Provides social work professionals with a detailed overview and discussion of the NASW Code of Ethics as well as offering practical guidance to social workers seeking advice and consultation on ethical issues. In criticizing the profession, social workers should do so in a responsible and constructive manner. (b) The executive council may not authorize a specialty area within the practice of social work unless the executive council sets the minimum qualifications for social work practice with appropriate supervision and examination, as determined by the executive council.