Clinical social workers are making increased use of technology in their relationships with clients. In the digital age, clinicians are providing services to clients remotely, communicating with clients between sessions via text messaging and email, searching for information online, using artificial intelligence tools, and documenting clinical notes in electronic records. Clinical social workers’ increasing use of technology has introduced novel boundary issues. Is it appropriate to search online for information about clients without their knowledge? Can a clinical social worker ever be a Facebook “friend” with a former client? What are the potential implications of evening or weekend online exchanges with clients? How should clinicians respond when clients search online for information about them? Can a clinical social worker provide services to a Facebook “friend” who requests assistance? In this webinar, Dr. Frederic Reamer will explore diverse boundary issues in the digital age, present case examples, and discuss practical ethics and risk-management protocols.

*This webinar does not qualify for NBCC clock hours in ethics for Licensed Professional Counselors.