Social workers often face vulnerable and unpredictable situations. Whether it’s in an office, a client’s home, or your home, client interactions always carry some level of professional risk. One of those risks is being sued. Clients may file, or threaten to file,...
As a social worker, fully understanding your liability insurance – what’s covered and what isn’t – is critical to protecting you and your practice. The last thing you want is to face a licensing board complaint or lawsuit, only to discover that the situation falls...
As a social worker, you dedicate your career to supporting and protecting others. But in doing so, it’s easy to overlook who is protecting you. Many assume working at an agency means being fully covered by your employer’s insurance. In reality, no agency policy...
Social work is a rewarding profession dedicated to helping people. Yet in all settings, whether in hospitals, schools, mental health clinics, correctional facilities, agencies or in private practice, social workers are exposed to unique risks. Mistakes, even if...
