Question:

A social worker finds that she has a lot in common with a client. The client suggests seeing another professional because the client feels she “would be a better friend than client.” The social worker agrees, but states that she cannot have contact with the client for several months after termination to allow time for her to get engaged in treatment with a new social worker. The social worker’s actions are:

A Unethical because the social worker cannot terminate services for this reason

explanation

Social workers should not terminate services to pursue a social, financial, or sexual relationship with a client.