Description
The versatility of a social work degree affords the holder the capacity to practice in diverse settings. This becomes a blessing and a curse. As we are often tasked with working within diverse teams with varying ethical responsibilities. Social workers are now found in virtually all practice settings like school, hospital, prisons, hospice, and the legal system to name a few. Ethical decision making becomes imperative when practicing with individuals from various professions with different professional ethical standards and obligations. This workshop explores the complexities and rewards of working in diverse settings. Due to the various practice settings, ethical decision making must be at the forefront. This workshop will explore appropriate ethical decision-making processes in diverse settings. An emphasis will be placed in best practice techniques for ethical decision-making, allowing participants to engage a variety of different intervention techniques. A focus will be on analyzing various ethical codes: Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (Title 10, .03, .04 & .06) to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics (1.01- 1.04, 1.07, 2.03, 2.05 & 3.02. An emphasis will be placed on best practice techniques for ethical decision-making, allowing participants to engage a variety of different intervention techniques. This is an interactive workshop where case vignettes will be presented, and participants will work in a group setting.
Instructor
Cruz and Associates
Ms. Cruz is a bilingual (Spanish/English) clinical and forensic social worker who has worked with children, adolescents, and families for over eighteen years. Ms. Cruz was employed for ten years as a forensic social worker at the Office of the Public Defender in Montgomery County. In addition, from 2000–2014 she worked as an emergency room and psychiatric social worker. She has extensive experience in inpatient psych and partial hospitalization psych programs. Ms. Cruz specializes in criminal defense mitigation, dual diagnosis, crisis intervention, addiction, trauma, and working with diverse ethnic groups.
Ms. Cruz is a graduate of the Catholic University of America with a B.A. in psychology and received her Master of Social Work, specializing in mental health and addiction, from the University of Maryland School of School Work. In 2014 she completed an advanced two-year post-graduate Forensic Social Work Certification through the University of Maryland Continuing Education Department. In 2008 she co-created the Forensic Social Work Committee for NASW and in 2010 became the sole chair, a position she maintained until 2016 when she resigned due to other professional obligations. She continues to advocate for legislative changes. Under her leadership, the committee successfully hosted two national forensic social work conferences and advocated for various legislative bills and reform. She maintains various professional memberships and affiliations.
Ms. Cruz is an Adjunct Professor:
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In 2016, Ms. Cruz joined the University of Maryland (Shady Grove) School of Social Work, teaching Advanced Trauma.
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In 2015, Ms. Cruz joined the Catholic University of America School of Social Work, teaching Advanced Ethics.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Agenda & Learning Objectives
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify the core issues in diverse practice settings and the intersection of managing organizational expectations and ethics.
- Articulate the connection between appropriately applied decision-making models and resolving ethical conflicts.
- Demonstrate an ability to identify practice techniques and relate it to one’s own clinical setting.
- Appraise articulate essential clinical skills needed to conduct ethical decisions within diverse practice settings.
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $65 and includes CE credit. Registering after July 1, 2022 will incur an additional $20 late fee. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
All those interested in Topic Welcomed
