Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach / Edition 1

by John Poulin PhD, MSW, Selina Matis PhD, LCSW, LICSW

Overview

This primary social work practice text, built around the nine core 2015 CSWE competencies, is the only book available that provides students with the benefits of a fully integrated competency-based approach. Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach immediately immerses students in the competencies required for social work practice at the micro, mezzo and macro levels. Designed for use in both upper level BSW and foundation level MSW social work practice courses, the book is uniquely structured to deliver the knowledge and skills students need to develop mastery of the professional social work competencies.

Chapters provide a comprehensive overview of the theories, concepts, and practice components related to each competency. Engaging vignettes, chapter objectives that outline key concepts, abundant case examples, critical-thinking questions, and a detailed case summary with discussion questions in each chapter, help students deepen their understanding of practical applications of the nine core competencies. Each chapter uses the same case to perfectly illustrate the complexity of social work practice and the interconnections among the professional competencies. A robust supplementary instructor package includes PowerPoints, competency-based class assignments with grading rubrics, and sample syllabi. Print version of book includes free, searchable, digital access to entire contents.

Key Features:
• Uniquely organized with a fully integrated competency-based approach
• Devotes one or more chapters to each of the nine CSWE professional competencies
• Delivers abundant case studies that facilitate in-depth understanding and integration of competencies
• Provides case vignettes, critical thinking and discussion questions, and chapter summaries
• Includes supplementary instructor resources such as PowerPoints, group discussion questions, and competency-based written assignments with grading rubrics
• Offers sample syllabi for two separate one-semester courses and a seven-week online course
• Includes Student Resources, featuring online forms, templates, exercises, plans, and more to provide students with ample practice opportunities

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826178527
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	11/26/2019
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	480
Sales rank:	637,788
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.68(d)

About the Author

John Poulin, PhD, MSW, is a professor emeritus and adjunct professor at Widener University’s Center for Social Work Education in Chester, Pennsylvania, currently teaching the foundation field seminar in Widener’s online MSW program. In 2016, he retired from Widener University, where he taught generalist practice, research, and policy courses for 32 years.

Selina Matis, PhD, LCSW, LICSW, is a lifelong resident of Southwestern Pennsylvania. She received her doctoral degree in social work from Widener University. Additionally, she has a MSW (Master of Social Work), BS in Elementary Education and a MS in School Psychology all from California University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Matis is a full-time Practice Education Associate Faculty member at Capella University in the MSW Program. Clinically, she has worked primarily in the mental health arena supporting children and their families in a variety of settings. She has specialized in treating trauma across the lifespan. She currently runs a private practice providing counseling, consultation, and supervision services.

Table of Contents

Dedication

Preface

Chapter Coverage of Professional Competencies

About the Authors and Contributors

Part 1: Social Work Practice Meta Competencies

Chapter 1. Theories, Paradigms and Professional Competencies in Social Work

Chapter 2. Ethical and Professional Behavior in Social Work

Chapter 3. Diversity and Difference in Social Work

Chapter 4. Human Rights and Justice in a Social Work Environment

Part 2. Micro Social Work Practice Competencies

Chapter 5. Engagement and Social Work Practice

Chapter 6. Micro Systems Assessment in Social Work: Individuals, Families and Groups

Chapter 7. Micro Systems Intervention in Social Work: Individuals, Families and Groups

Chapter 8. Research Informed Social Work Practice

Part 3. Mezzo and Macro Practice Competencies

Chapter 9. Mezzo Systems Assessment in Social Work: Organizations and Communities

Chapter 10. Mezzo Interventions in Social Work: Organizations and Communities

Chapter 11. Policy Practice - How Social Work Policy is Made

Chapter 12. Policy Practice - How to Conduct Policy Practice for Social Work

Chapter 13. Practice Informed Research in Social Work