ASWB Social Work Clinical

Category - Ethics

An administrator for a child welfare agency has taken a leave of absence due to medical problems. A supervisor from another department has been asked to oversee the daily functioning and ensure employees continue to work up to their expected standards. A clinical social worker approaches the acting supervisor with an imminent danger situation and waits for specific directions. What should occur?
  1. The clinical social worker should take care of the issue on her own
  2. The acting supervisor should approve of the removal
  3. The acting supervisor should contact a supervisor that is competent in imminent danger situations
  4. The acting supervisor should notify the police immediately
Explanation
- Any administrator acting in the role of supervisor should be competent in his/her area of expertise. If a problem arises outside of this subject matter, collaboration with knowledgeable professionals is a must.
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