Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 20 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
Division 2263 - State Committee for Social Workers
Chapter 3 - Ethical Standards/Disciplinary Rules
Section 20 CSR 2263-3.060 - Relationships with Colleagues
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, March 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This amendment updates terminology from "member(s) of the profession" to "licensee(s)".
(1) A licensee should act with integrity in his/her relationships with colleagues, other organizations, agencies, institutions, referral sources, and other professions so as to facilitate the contribution of all colleagues toward achieving optimum benefit for clients.
(2) A licensee shall not knowingly cause a client to terminate the service of another professional solely for personal gain.
(3) A licensee shall not exploit his/her professional relationships with supervisors, colleagues, supervisees, students, or employees either sexually, economically, or otherwise.
(4) A licensee who has direct knowledge of a social work colleague's impairment which is due to personal problems, psychosocial distress, substance abuse, or mental health difficulties, and which interferes with practice effectiveness should consult with that colleague when feasible and assist the colleague in taking remedial action.
(5) A licensee who functions as a supervisor or educator shall not engage in sexual intimacies or contact as defined in the rules promulgated by the committee, with supervisees, students, trainees, or other colleagues over whom they exercise professional authority.
(6) A licensee must exercise appropriate supervision and provide appropriate working conditions, timely evaluations, constructive consultation, and experience opportunities.
*Original authority: 337.600, RSMo 1989, amended 1995, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009; 337.615, RSMo 1989, amended 1995, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007; 337.627, RSMo 1989, amended 1993, 1995, 1997, 2007; 337.630, RSMo 1989, amended 1997, 2007; and 337.665, RSMo 2001, amended 2004, 2007.
