Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

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What does the contractual agreement between a client and a social worker specify?

  1. Only the time and place of meetings

  2. Goals to reduce the problem(s) and methods for monitoring progress

  3. Only the fee and frequency of meetings

  4. Only the interventions or techniques to be employed

The correct answer is: Goals to reduce the problem(s) and methods for monitoring progress

A contractual agreement between a client and a social worker goes beyond just specifying the time and place of meetings (option A), the fee and frequency of meetings (option C), or the interventions or techniques to be employed (option D). While these components may be addressed in a contract, a comprehensive agreement also outlines the specific goals to reduce the problem(s) and provides methods for monitoring progress. This helps to ensure that both parties are clear about the purpose and expected outcomes of the therapeutic relationship.