A social worker dealing with an alcoholic client finds counseling methods being utilized are not effective or making reasonable progress. The client has received two DUIs in the past month and is on probation at work. During the last social worker's home visit, the client was under the influence and fell asleep on the couch during counseling. What suggestion would a supervisor make in this situation?
A)Terminate the case and all benefits received by the client
B)Call the police and share the information
C)Continue the working relationship in an office atmosphere
D)Refer the client to another professional who has expertise in alcohol addiction

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Social work administrators should make their supervisee aware of agencies that accept referrals for alcohol addiction so the client can receive help through another professional that is knowledgeable in this area. An orderly transfer of responsibility needs to take place, disclosing all relevant information (with client's consent) to the new service provider.

A Social Worker Dealing with an Alcoholic Client Finds Counseling