A client is struggling with the ability to pay for counseling he is receiving from a salaried clinical social worker at the county health department. The social worker agrees to help advocate for greater payment assistance programs to assist the client in paying his bill. Which of the following is true regarding this situation?
A. The social worker is acting unethically, since his actions will result in financial gain.
B. The social worker is not acting out of self-interest, since he is paid a salary rather than being paid on a per-client basis.
C. The social worker is overstepping boundaries and not respecting the client's self-determination.
D. The social worker is causing potential dependence issues by fighting this battle for the client instead of encouraging him to fight it on his own.
Answer: B
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