4. 4. In a routine review of case records at a mental health center, a social worker
supervisor discovers that case managers routinely after all Native American/First
Nations clients to either Alcoholics Anonymous or Al-Anon. In discussing this practice
with the case managers, the supervisor learns that the referrals are made without
obtaining information about the clients' use or abuse of substances. How can the
supervisor effectively address the practice?
A. Reprimand case managers about providing client services based on stereo- typing
B. Educate the staff about services provided by Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon
C. Provide staff training in culturally competent social work practice.
D. Allow no referrals to be made without approval from the supervisor
Answer : C. Provide staff training about culturally competent social work practice.
5. 5. At an intake session, a client requests medication for sleep. Since becom- ing
unemployed, the client has used alcohol as a sedative. The client is worried about finances
and is afraid of being evicted.The social worker should FIRST:
A. Refer the client for evaluation for sleep medication
B. Refer the client to public assistance
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