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Social Work Clinical Board Exam Prep

Category - Ethics

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Clinical social workers are often part of power imbalances due to a client needing the professional’s services. There is a vulnerability of the client due to his/her trust in the social worker. Occasionally a professional will put their needs above those of the client to gain personally. This is known as what?
  1. Boundary violation
  2. Discrimination of power
  3. Power of limitations
  4. Non-disclosure
Explanation
Answer: A - Boundary violations occur when a professional breaches the trust of the client to gain personally or professionally. When clinical social workers step outside their boundaries, the results may include adjudicated violations, arbitration processes, or even criminal court. Professionals are responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe relationship with the client.
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