A clinical social work position comes available at Mountain View Hospital, which is next to Aimee's home. She is a licensed social worker that has been employed through a local agency dealing with abuse/neglect cases. The requirements for the job include experience in a geriatric facility. Aimee tells the interviewer she has worked in this capacity several times in the past. When checking references, the interviewer discovers Aimee has not been truthful in her responses. What professional ethic has the social worker violated?

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Social workers should only claim relevant credentials they actually possess. They should make others knowledgeable in their qualifications, education, competency, credentials, and affiliations. Social workers should accurately represent the authorized positions of their organizations.

A Clinical Social Work Position Comes Available at Mountain View