Professional Introduction in Social Work Practice Introduction Hello everyone, my name is Augustine, and I am a social w

Professional Introduction in Social Work Practice

Introduction

Hello everyone, my name is Augustine, and I am a social work student at Northwell Hospital. I would like to thank you about meeting with me today. I assist you as I need to know what is concerning you and I need to connect you with the relevant resources or services. Our initial encounter will be an opportunity to familiarize ourselves with each other and discuss what made you come here. You are free to ask any questions.

Purpose of the Meeting

The reason of meeting today is to demonstrate my position, your rights as a client, and to get to know more about your case. We shall also discuss your expectations of what you want to acquire of services. The meeting will take approximately 15 minutes and we will take a pace that will be comfortable to you.

Role of the Social Worker and Client Responsibilities

As a social worker, I am to listen, support and assist you on the options that could possibly help improve your situation. I do not decide on your behalf, but can collaborate with you to create a plan that will follow your objectives. Your will be to provide information Cleary and inform me about the situations where something may not be clear or comfortable. We do work as a partnership and I respect and work with him.

Informed Consent

I would like to define informed consent before we proceed. This implies that you are entitled to dictate what services you want to obtain and voluntarily accept. You are free to cancel services or request modifications at any point. In case you accept to go on after this explanation, then it implies that you would like to be involved in services.

Confidentiality

The information that you provide to me will not be disclosed to any other person unless you give consent. Your data is stored in the confidential files on basis of agency policy and professional standards. Confidentiality assists in the establishment of a secure environment of free communication.

Boundaries of Confidentiality and Duty to Warn.

Confidentiality has its limits that I must elaborate. In case you disclose information which suggests you are likely to be injured or hurt either yourself or another individual, or you are suspicious of abuse or neglect of a child, aged person or a dependent adult, I am obligated by law to report. These measures are implemented to safeguard security. Unless prevented, I shall discuss this with you before making a report.

Policies and Ethical Practices

I practice under professional social work ethics which are respect, dignity and cultural sensitivity. I am supervised and adhere to the agency policies to provide effective and ethical services. In case you are concerned with services at any time, you may talk about it or seek more help.

Closing the Meeting

To conclude this meeting today, I would like to thank you that you took time and met with me. Is there anything you would like to know or clear up before we are done? During our meeting next time, we will be able to pay more attention to your aims and the steps that may be taken further. I like how you have been open today and I will be looking forward to working with you.