Common Reasons You Can Face Disciplinary Action As an Illinois Social Worker

 Posted on January 17, 2020 in Psychologist/ Social Worker License Defense

There are laws governing all sorts of professions, from doctors and nurses to cosmetologists and architects. When it comes to professions such as social work, there are certain things that are explicitly spelled out as being inappropriate and not tolerated in the Illinois Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act. The Act contains information about what is expected from Illinois social workers and what is considered to be unprofessional conduct. If you are accused of unprofessional conduct as a social worker, you could face disciplinary action such as a license suspension or revocation, probation or reprimand.

Examples of Unprofessional Conduct

If you are a person who works in a profession that is regulated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), such as social work, there are certain standards of behavior that you must abide by or face the consequences. Here are a few ways you can be subject to disciplinary action as a social worker:

• Misstatements when providing information to the IDFPR or other state agency or to an insurance company when filing a claim on behalf of a client or patient
• Being convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in which an essential element of the offense was dishonesty or directly related to social work
• Fraud or misrepresentation when applying for a social work license
• Professional incompetence
• Gross negligence when practicing social work
• Aiding or assisting another person in violating any rules set forth by the Social Work Act
• Habitual or excessive use of drugs or alcohol
• Violating the terms of probation, if your license has been placed on probationary status
• Abandoning a client without cause
• Failing to report suspected child abuse or neglect
• Making or filing false records or reports relating to your practice
• Being named as a perpetrator in a child abuse or neglect case
• Physical or mental illness, impairment or disability that could cause you to be unable to practice with reasonable judgment, skill or safety
• Soliciting services through false or misleading advertising
• Violating the Health Care Worker Self-Referral Act

Talk With an Illinois Social Work License Defense Attorney Today

If you are facing disciplinary action because you have been accused of violating any of the above terms, you should immediately contact a skilled Illinois social work license defense lawyer. At The Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, Inc., we can help you figure out the best course of action to defend against any charge you may be facing. To schedule a consultation, call our office today at 630-310-1267.

Source:

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1295&ChapterID=24