Policy and Practice: Developing Ethical AI Guidelines for Social Workers and Agencies

This interactive training supports social workers, supervisors, and organizational leaders in developing AI policies across levels of practice—from individual use, in supervision between supervisee & supervisor, and to agency-wide integration. Participants will explore ethical considerations, create their own AI boundaries, co-develop policies through supervision, and build frameworks for client consent. The training emphasizes transparency, accountability, and cultural humility, providing actionable tools including templates and real-world case examples to guide AI policy development. Participants will be empowered to lead responsible AI integration in their social work settings.

Learning Objectives

1. Draft personal practice guidelines on AI use in alignment with ethical social work standards, including boundaries and client consent.
2. Facilitate supervisory discussions to co-create shared policies around AI use within supervision and team settings.
3. Design a foundational framework for creating or adapting agency-level AI policies that reflect core social work values and ethical responsibilities.

Tuition

• $ 60 – Registration Fee
• $ 40 – Alumni, Field Instructor, FFL, Current Adelphi University School of Social Work Adjunct Rate
• $ 20 – Veterans Fee
• Free with Promo Code – Current Adelphi University Students

Faculty Bio

Dr. Badillo-Diaz

Dr. Badillo-Diaz is an experienced school administrator and counseling director with a demonstrated history of working in community mental health and in K-12 education as a social worker. Currently, Dr. Badillo-Diaz is a consultant focusing on the training of educators and social workers with MABD Consulting. She is also a former board member of the National School Social Work Association of America and an adjunct professor at Columbia University and New York University. Dr. Badillo-Diaz is the creator of “The AI Social Worker” blog, a pivotal resource offering guidance on 21st-century skills and AI applications for social workers. Her professional interests are diverse and include 21st-century skills, social-emotional learning programming, school social work practice, education, youth mental health, clinical supervision, AI applications, data management, and career development. Her work consistently strives to bridge the gap between technology and human-centric social work practices, preparing professionals to meet the challenges of the modern 21st-century world. 

Credentialing Information

This program has been approved for the following continuing education credits:

CEs: 2

To receive approved continuing education credits, participants must attend the entire symposium and submit a completed evaluation form.

See full credentialing information and CEUs

Cancellation Policy

Please note that we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations made within seven business days of the event or for no-shows. However, if you notify us at least 24 hours in advance, we can issue a credit toward a future workshop. No credit will be provided for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the event.

Accessibility Statement

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Adelphi University require that all events be accessible. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the event host identified on the event webpage; please allow for a reasonable time frame. The event host, when necessary, will collaborate with the Student Access Office.