Mr. Bentley has been providing social work services to a client for threeweeks based on a referral for self-esteem issues. During the course of assessment, it is discovered there are also drug abuse problems. Since this is not an area of expertise for Mr. Bentley, what should his next step be?

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When a provider cannot adequately serve a client, the clientshould be referred to a professional with the necessary expertise. Responsibilities should be transferred in an orderly fashion with client's consent. If a social worker is not making reasonable progress with a client, it is only ethical to make arrangements beneficial to everyone involved.

Mr Bentley Has Been Providing Social Work Services to a Client