National Association of Social Workers ~ Indiana Chapter ~ www.naswin.org Technology & Social Work Ethics November 9th, 2016 Bloomington Meadows Fall Conference

Overview and Introduction Professional Background Personal Viewpoint on Ethics What makes Social Work unique? Ground Rules for Today

NASW Role in Ethical Practice The NASW Code of Ethics Office of Professional Review Development of Practice Standards Practice Consultations State Chapter Ethics Consultation

Primary Areas of Discussion Defining Technology Tele-therapy and Skype Utilization of Social Media Internet and Technology Addictions Generational and Methodological Issues Clinical Supervision

Defining Technology New technologies exists in each generation As applied to current Social Work ethics discussions, generally refers to communications and other expressions through electronic means. May occur in the context of traditional face to face contact. Each new technology brings new possibilities, as well as new ethical concerns Is usually a new method for an existing process.

Tele-therapy and Skype Models and Positive Results Therapeutic Environment Security and Privacy Crisis Response Title Protection and Scope of Practice Interstate Practice

Social Media Communications via Social Media “Spying” on Client Behaviors Visibility of the Practitioners Engaging in Organizational Campaigns Traditional Boundaries Applied

Internet & Technology Addictions The Construct of Addictive Behaviors Internet Addiction in the DSM-5 Client Story for Assessment Where is the Addiction Threshold? Likelihood of Future Diagnostic Classification

Generational & Methodological Issues for Consideration Three Generational Groupings Limited Cross-Generational Dialogue Application of Existing Ethical Frameworks Beneficial Aspects of New Technologies Dialogue needed to appropriately apply ethics as new technologies emerge

Clinical Supervision Via Technology Current Rules in Supervision Advantages of Additional Options Potential Concerns and Current Issues At What Point is Quality Diminished Are We Ready for a Potential Change?

Mark A. Fairchild, MSW, LSW National Association of Social Workers ~ Indiana Chapter ~ 317.923.9878 executivedirector@naswin.org www.naswin.org