Guarding Your Professional Compass: Ethical Practice and Self-Awareness

Training equips social workers with strategies to maintain professional boundaries and make sound decisions to uphold NASW Code of Ethics
About this Event

Guiding Your Professional Compass: Ethical Practice and Self-Awareness
Thursday, December 10 | 10am- 11:30am (EST)
Virtual Training (1.5 CE)

Facilitator:

Dr. Denice Green, DSW, LISW
Workforce Sustainment Strategist
Founder & Executive Advisor
Alignment Advisory Group, LLC

Program Overview:

Social workers navigate increasingly complex organizational environments where competing priorities, productivity demands and workplace culture can challenge ethical decision-making. While organizations establish polices to support organizations, every licensed social worker remain personally accountable to the NASW Code of Ethics and the standards of their licensing board.

This interactive training examines the intersection of professional boundaries, organizational policies, ethical decision-making, and self-awareness. Participants will learn practical strategies for navigating ethical dilemmas, recognizing the subtle progression of ethical fading. Using case studies, reflective discussions, and real-world scenarios, participants will strengthen their ability to recognize ethical risks before they become violations and develop the skills needed to protect their professional licenses.

*This training satisfies continuing education requirements in Ethics and Professional Boundaries

Learning Objectives

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Apply the NASW Code of Ethics to common ethical dilemmas encountered in contemporary social work practice.

2. Distinguish between organizational policies and professional ethical obligations when making decisions.

3. Recognize the warning signs of incremental ethical fading and implement strategies to interrupt ethical drift before it compromises professional judgment.

4. Utilize ethical decision-making frameworks to report concerns, seek consultation, and determine when remaining in an organization may jeopardize professional licensure.

Who Should Attend?

This training is designed for licensed social workers, clinical social workers, case managers, supervisors, administrators, and other social service professionals navigating ethical responsibilities within organizational settings.