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

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

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

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

5. 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.

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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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?

11. Mark A. Fairchild, MSW, LSW National Association of Social Workers
~ Indiana Chapter ~