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Due 06/20/2019 by 6 pm EST (Use 2 APA reference and be very detailed in answer she stated there is not enough substance in posts and she has been grading very hard) Thanks
Respond to the blog post of three colleagues in one or more of the following ways:
- Validate an idea in your colleague’s post with your own experience.
- Share an insight from having read your colleague’s posting.
Response to Stephanie
n explanation of the role of supervision in your field education experience:
Currently, the role of supervision is extremely important in my field education experience. My supervisor and I meet everyday and discuss and debrief about the day. The great thing about it, is I am able to discuss with her all the issues I had that day, what I liked/ did not like, and the process of it. This is important working in social work because it allows me to think through my thoughts, address any ethical behaviors that may come up, and any bias I may have that I do not know of. McTighe, (2011) the development of the use of self demands is beneficial for those being supervised because it brings self-awareness, insight, possible counter transference, and the ability to tolerate judgment. Which I have found to be true in my own field experience currently.
A description of your field instructor’s leadership style and an explanation of whether the leadership style will promote your agency learning agreement during your field education experience:
I would say that my supervisors leadership style is more real and direct. She does not try to sugar coat the population that we work in. She is very honest and upfront about the reality of the drug culture population. This honestly helps me because it allows for less of a culture shock and allows me to be able to focus on my field experience. It allows me to understand and practice correct ethics and professional behavior, as well, because the shock of the issues at hand are no longer present with her more direct personality. I am also able to accomplish more this way because she is able to be honest and help me process the experiences I have, thus, I am able to think ahead and understand what to do and how things are applied to the community we serve. I believe if she constantly keeps being direct and honest with me, it will help me improve my self-awareness and allow me to best serve the population in which we work (McTighe, 2011). As Bogo, Regehr, Power & Regehr, (2007) state my job as a student is to learn, embrace social work values, and practice the competency that I have learned throughout the years at Walden, and my supervisor’s direct and honesty help me with this aspect and to keep me in check to ensure my personal self does not mix with my professional self.
Resource:
Bogo, M., Regehr, C., Power, R., & Regehr, G. (2007). When values collide: Field instructors’ experiences of providing feedback and evaluating competence. The Clinical Supervisor, 26, 99–117.
McTighe, J. P. (2011). Teaching the use of self through the process of clinical supervision. Clinical Social Work Journal, 39,301–307.
Response to Phillip
An explanation of the role of supervision in your field education experience
All around, supervision is extremely important. Supervision is fundamental, essential, and central to the Social Work profession. Supervision is for us to learn and ask questions. Supervision is mandatory at our agency and for me as a field student. For all of your workers supervision is mandatory on every level in which you work. It gives us a chance to discuss client cases, administration issues, talk about practice skills, and get feedback from workers that are above us. Supervision in field education can be an avenue for students to, critically reflect on practice issues and tensions, untangle their thoughts, explore the connections between their personal and professional self, learn to practice independently and develop skills for practice (Berger & Mizrahi, 2001).
Supervision is a conversational activity between the social work supervisor and social work student worker. “Social workers have expressed a need for critically reflective conversations, particularly about ethical issues and practice concerns with clients (Berger & Mizrahi, 2001). Supervisors create opportunities to directly observe our practice
With access to supervision it will encourage a profounder understanding of the practice situation and options for intervention. This supports the primary professional obligations of me as a social worker while promoting the best interests of clients by ensuring that practice is based on present knowledge.
The NASW states, “Educational supervision focuses on professional concerns and relates to specific cases, as it helps supervisees better understand social work philosophy, become more self-aware, and refine their knowledge and skills” (2005). Educational supervision focuses on staff development and the training needs of a social worker to a particular caseload (NASW, 2005). Supervision is guided to learn about assessment, treatment and intervention, identification and resolution of ethical issues, and evaluation and termination of services (NASW, 2005).
A description of your field instructor’s leadership style and an explanation of whether the leadership style will promote your agency learning agreement during your field education experience
My field instructor’s learnership style is strong. She has a transformational leadership style as she is energetic, passionate, emotionally intelligent. She motivates me to have direct positive changes and achieve goals to my highest potential. I learn so much from her. She is so educated and experienced. She teaches me and offers support/advice. We discuss the present and future of social work. We process everything from the learning agreement from research to policy to clients to evidenced base practice. The leadership that she provides is stellar and promotes each and every part of my learning agreement. Supervisor leadership should have experience and expertise in the practice arena and with the population of the practice, such as addictions, children and adolescents, mental health, and community organization (NASW, 2005). Supervisors should have competencies in the theories and various modalities of treatment and maintain currency through the use of professional journals and continuing education (NASW, 2005). She has all of these qualities in which she supports all of my competencies in the learning agreement.
Within the supervisory environment with my field instructor, I have the opportunity to critically analyze my knowledge, values and skills and their understanding of my work I am undertaking. It is a safe place for myself to reflect on my practice, decisions and interventions. Within her leadership style the learning agreement is always promoted and supervision is always on going. Morrison (2003) asserts that “supervision does not always follow the same structure: It is an ongoing process which takes place in many different settings, ranging from the formal planned office-based session to urgent discussions in a corridor or car park”. The supervision is always there when I need it and it is a great thing to have that goes along with my learning agreement plan. My field instructor wants me to learn and she is there to teach as well as her ultimate goal of becoming a great educated social worker.
References
Berger, C., & Mizrahi, T. (2001). An evolving paradigm of supervision within a changing health care environment. Social Work in Health Care, 32(4), 1-18.
Morrison, T. (2003) Staff Supervision in Social Care. Ashford Press: Southhampton.
National Association of Social Workers. (2005). NASW standards for clinical social work in social work practice. Retrieved from www.socialworkers.org/ practice/standards/NASWClinicalSW Standards.pdf
MSW Advanced Clinical Concentration -Student Learning Agreement
Walden University — Barbara Solomon School of Social Work and Human Services –Social Work Program
Used with SOCW 6520 and SOCW 6530
Agency Name: Mercy Ardmore Senior Behavioral Health Unit
Agency Address: 1011 14th Avenue NW, Ardmore, OK 73401
Student Information
Name: Bonita McMorris
Walden Email:
bonita.mcmorris@waldenu.edu
Phone: (443) 250-9950
Academic Term
Summer 2019 and Fall 2019
Instructor/Supervisor
Information
Name: Esperanza Ballenilla, LMSW
Email:
eballenilla@brightfuturesahead.com
Phone: (410) 744-1340
Faculty Liaison Information
Agency Info
Name: Dr. Nicole Cavanagh
Description: Mental
Email:
Health Agency
nicole.cavanagh@mail.waldenu.edu
Phone: (803) 604-0121
Course Number
SOCW 6520-9
Population Served:
Youth, Adolescents (5 y
ears to 17 years) and
Adults (18 years and
older)
Proposed Schedule: Mon-Thurs – 8 am to 2 pm (weekends when applicable)
Describe what your regular tasks will be at the agency: Behavioral observations, treatment planning, and discharge
planning, group work, family consultation, residential resourcing and placements, coordinating continuum of care,
psychosocial assessments.
Importance of the Learning Agreement
Purpose of the Learning Agreement: The learning agreement is designed to ensure students are mindful about the learning expectations in their
field placement. It was developed to help students and supervisors/instructors plan a well-rounded experience that will help students meet the
learning objectives.
Learning Objectives: The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) requires students gain competency in nine areas of social work practice. These
areas of practice are defined as core competencies of the profession. Each core competency requires particular behaviors students should be able
to engage and gain competency in. Students should provide examples of activities in the agency they can participate in to help them meet the
learning objectives. Some examples of activities are provided. This is not an exhaustive list, so others can be added. Students must have an
opportunity to complete tasks in all nine areas of competency.
Connection to the Student Evaluation: Not only is the learning agreement a helpful tool to plan the learning goals for the term, but it connects
directly to the evaluation points in the student evaluation. Field Instructors/supervisors will be asked to complete student evaluations. Each
student is evaluated on the nine core competencies of social work. Having a solid learning agreement aligns the learning goals with the student’s
evaluation, so no areas are missed.
Instructions
Negotiating the Agreement: The learning agreement should be completed by week 3 at the agency. This is a collaborative process, where the field
instructor/supervisor and student meet to establish goals for the term. The student will then submit the agreement to the faculty liaison for
feedback and comments. Once everyone is happy with the agreement, all parties sign the agreement. During the evaluation session, toward the
end of the quarter, the student and instructor/supervisor should meet to discuss progress and challenges with the plan and develop ways to adjust
the learning for the remainder of the placement and the next quarter.
Form Layout:
Each page/grid is devoted to one of the nine Social Work Core Competencies. Students must have experience in all nine competencies.
Section Descriptions:
Expected Behaviors – the expected behaviors are those that are identified based on the concentration area. These behaviors should be
demonstrated by students during the term of the field placement/internship.
Agency Activities-These are examples of particular activities that students can do at the agency to demonstrate the expected behaviors.
Most of these are general to all settings. However, if they don’t quite match, feel free to add/change these to fit with the context of your
agency. Check all activities that apply.
Field Course Assignments-These are a few examples of field course assignments that help reinforce the Social Work Core Competencies.
Students will be required to complete all field course assignments.
How to Complete the Form:
a- By week 2, students should complete all student designated sections on the learning agreement and discuss it with their supervisor/instructor.
b- By week 3, students should upload the learning agreement to Blackboard for the faculty liaison to review. (Only upload agreements that have been
approved by your supervisor/instructor).
c- After the faculty liaison reviews and signs the agreement, the student and instructor should sign it.
d- After the agreement has been signed, the student will upload it to Meditrek.
Learning Agreement
Social Work Core Competency 1 – Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
a- Makes clinically appropriate decisions based on
the NASW Code of Ethics, and other local, state,
and federal legal statutes and regulations.
Adhere to ethical standards outlined by the
NASW and other social work organizations
b- Identifies and manages personal values to
provide clinical service delivery, according to
professional values and standards.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignments:
Self-Assessment Assignment (Week1)
Discuss personal values in supervision when
they conflict with the values of the profession and
adjust practice as needed.
Blog post on confidentiality (Week 2)
Blog Post safety in field (Week 3)
c-Incorporates professional behavior when
engaging clients, families, colleagues, and other
professionals.
Recognize personal triggers that could impede
effectiveness with clients. Discuss those triggers
with your supervisor.
d- Evaluate the ethical and appropriate use
technology to facilitate delivery of clinical social
work services
Discuss case scenarios with my supervisor and
faculty liaison that require ethical reasoning.
Seek guidance when you experience and ethical
dilemma.
Blog Post on Supervision (Week 4)
Blog on Ethics (Week 5)
Use of Self Blog (Week 8)
e-Integrates principles of supervision and
consultation to guide professional judgment and
behavior.
f-Demonstrates professional development by
identifying the specialized skills and knowledge
needed to practice clinical social work.
Maintain professional boundaries with clients
and others and discuss and potential boundary
challenges in supervision.
Use professional communication and
interaction with clients, colleagues, and others.
Recognize your professional responsibility to
the client, the profession, and the agency.
Adhere to agency polices about technology
and record keeping. Discuss with your supervisor
any potential ethical challenges that may arise
because of the use of technology.
Add other activities here:
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these expectations and
activities will help you increase competence in ethical and professional behavior. For example, how will you use your
strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)?
After reviewing the Agency activities and field course assignments, I believe that this format will allow for my professional
development to not only advocate for my clients but ensure a strong foundation to facilitate sessions following the guidelines of
the NASW. Currently, the area I need improvement is on boundaries. This is because it is so hard to feel sorry for what a person Is
going through and not try to help as much as you can.
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop as a professional social worker (these goals should
address areas of growth and professional development).
1. To use research for my client intervention
2. To promote the dignity of my clients self-worth at all times
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Question for Instructor:
1. What is the agency position on the therapeutic relationship between the intern and the client?
2. How do you assign caseloads to your interns?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation).
At BFA we believe that our interns should have the opportunity to learn in a hands on person-centered environment for our
clients. We typically give a case load of 10 clients for our interns to follow through their internship. We assign caseloads based
on the needs of the clients and based on each therapists strengths.
Social Work Core Competency 2 – Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
a-Demonstrates cultural awareness by recognizing
and integrating diverse populations’ varying
values, culture, norms, and beliefs throughout the
therapeutic process.
Practice with those who are different from you
based on age, SES, color, culture, disability,
ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
b-Demonstrates cultural humility by managing
personal biases when partnering with clients.
c- Communicates in a culturally responsive way
recognizing various community structures, norms,
and values.
Discuss in supervision and in class the
strengths of engaging diversity and the challenges
you have when engaging difference.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignments:
Agency Assignment – describe the population
(Week 4)
Diversity Blog (Week 7)
Engage in self-refection about personal biases
related to client population and discuss with
supervisor and be able to demonstrate that you
can have a personal view and a professional view
in practice.
Develop a diversity/cultural competency plan
that allows you to learn about the cultural needs
of client groups and be culturally responsive when
communicating with clients.
Add other activities here:
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage
diversity and difference in practice. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and
address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)?
These Agency Activities will help me develop professionally by allowing me to engage with diverse clients and meeting them
where they are. This will be accomplished by taking my ego and biases out of the situation and allowing the client to be heard.
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to engage diversity and difference in practice (these goals should
address areas of growth and professional development).
1. I would like to learn how to write a cultural competency plan.
2. I would like to learn about the role of statistics and how they apply to program development.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
1. Will I be able to learn about Corporate Compliance and how it impacts the agency?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation).
The student will be able to learn each aspect of the agency corporate structure to promote professional development. The
student will be able to work with each member of the corporate staff to see how each entity operates.
Social Work Core Competency 3- Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
a-Examines the effects of oppression,
discrimination, structural social inequality, and
historical trauma on clients/constituents and their
systems to guide intervention planning.
Identify barriers clients face when accessing
services at my agency or at other agencies and
discuss during supervision.
b- Chooses social work clinical practices that
promote human rights and social, economic, and
environmental justice.
Develop a plan to learn about the effects of
oppression, discrimination, inequality, and trauma
on clients.
Use evidence-based practices that consider
the unique challenges clients have when faced
with oppression, discrimination, social inequality,
and historical trauma.
Discuss with supervisor about how social,
economic, and environmental factors affect client
outcomes.
Work with instructor/supervisor to engage
advocacy for needs and services for clients.
Collaborate with a local or national
organization that advocates for your population.
Add other activities here:
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you advance
human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve
knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)?
I would use the activities and learning from my field placement to assist my clarity in seeing what privilege, racism, and
economical factors impact society. I believe this will aid in my development when working with individuals and communities.
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you advance human rights and justice (these goals should
address areas of growth and professional development)
1. I would like to engage with a politician to advocate for clients to promote some type of social change.
2. I would like to learn to write grants for a new program for the agency
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Instructor:
1. How does your agency partner with other organizations to promote social change?
2. Do you support training of your staff for professional development related to the core competency?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation)
BFA partners with various community partners to provide a continuum of care for our population. By building these
relationships we are able to meet the clients where they are to provide quality services. We provide staff development
trainings on-site and off-site for our clinicians for the use of evidenced-based practices for our client to remain current on
treatment.
Social Work Core Competency 4 – Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
a-. Critically evaluates evidence based and “best
Research the evidence-based treatment
interventions associated with the context of your
agency.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignment:
Use critical thinking to evaluate the benefits
and challenges of the evidence-based
interventions used with clients. Discuss your
ideas with your supervisor.
SOCW6530 (Field IV) Assignment:
practice” treatment interventions
b- Develops clinical intervention plans based on
the best available research and “best practices”.
Intervention Treatment Plan Assignment
Intervention Treatment Plan Assignment part II
Develop treatment plans for clients that are
evidence-based.
Add other activities here:
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage in
practice-informed research and research-informed practice. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge,
develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)?
After the review of this section of the core competencies I will use my strength in research to explore evidenced based
intervention to use for clients progress. This will aid in gaining more knowledge on the best practices available for clients
diagnosis. I hope to develop stronger writing skills to write treatment plans for clients to help them promote change.
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you improve use research in your practice justice (these goals
should address areas of growth and professional development).
1. I would like to write a treatment plan based on clients diagnosis.
2. I would like implement treatment plans based on clients needs, strengths and weaknesses.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
1. Do you use a treatment planner like Wiley practice planner or the DSM-5 to drive your treatment plans?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation).
Social Work Core Competency- 5- Engage in Policy Practice
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
a- Critically evaluates and creates awareness
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignment:
about agency and/or government policies and
regulations that impact the well-being of clients.
Consider policies that affect the lives of your
clients and discuss those challenges with your
supervisor.
b- Applies critical thinking to analyze, formulate,
and advocate for policies that support the needs
of clients who present for clinical services
Use critical thinking to examine the negative
impact of policies on clients and advocate when
needed.
Social Problem/Policy Assignment
Explore how social problems are connected to
social policy.
Agency Funding and Policy Implication
Assignment
Week 10 focuses on Organizational Policy
SOCW6530 (Field IV) Assignment:
Explore how agency funding is connected to
policy.
Add other activities here:
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage in
policy practice. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you
need to improve as a professional (be specific)?
This overview will help me engage in the agency’s policy practice by being on-boarded with the pre-employment process like any
other employee although I am an intern who doesn’t receive financial contributions. I had to complete the same agency policy and
procedures health and safety, background check, safety plans, etc before I was accepted into the organization.
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to engage in policy practice (these goals should address areas of growth
and professional development).
1. I would like how to write policy and procedures.
2. I would like to find how various socioeconomic classes navigate mental health due to insurance.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
N/A
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation)
Social Work Core Competency 6- Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Individuals
Uses empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills
to engage diverse clients in the therapeutic
process.
Families
Uses empathy, reflection, interpersonal skills, and
knowledge of human behavior and the social
environment and family systems to engage with
families.
Groups
a-Uses empathy, reflection, interpersonal skills,
and knowledge of group dynamics to engage
group members in the group process.
b- Engages with inter-professional teams and
stakeholders associated with clients’ care.
Organizations
Engages with organizations that provide services,
support, advocacy, and resources to support to
clients.
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors – Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) –First 11 weeks
Show care, empathy, and genuineness with
clients to initiate therapeutic relationships.
Use a strengths-based approach when
engaging with individuals, groups, and families.
Use active listening and other engagement
skills.
Consult with organizations to assist with client
needs.
☒Engage in professional communication in
interprofessional team meetings from the social
work perspective.
Connect and work with community
organizations that provide services related to the
clients you serve.
Add other engagement activities:
Process Recording (Week 5)
Process Recording (Week 7)
Week 9 focuses on Individual, Family, and Group
contexts
SOCW6530 (Field IV)- Second 11 weeks
Week 1 & Week 2 Focus on Engagement
Blog on Engagement (Week 2)
Process Recording (Week 3)
Communities
Identifies and actively participates in
opportunities to communicate with community
leaders and members about community service
gaps for clients.
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how you will engage with the
following target systems in the context of your agency:
Individuals: By using my core social work skills, to include communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
Families: By using social work skills to promote cohesion in the family to assist as a unit for clients mental health success.
Groups: I will engage by meeting the clients where they are and using my core social work skills. I will develop groups with my
supervisors guidance.
Communities: I would engage by attending, community meeting, attending parent teacher conferences or government round
table meetings.
Organizations: I would engage by trying to learn the structure of the organization and its impact on clients and community.
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop your engagement skills (these goals should address
areas of growth and professional development).
1. Listening effectively
2. Building trust with my clients
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
N/A
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation)
Social Work Core Competency 7-Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
Individuals
a-Conducts clinical assessments that provide
information about the biopsychosocial-spiritual
needs of clients.
b- Uses critical thinking to apply the strengths
perspective and theories of human behavior and
the social environment when analyzing and
interpreting assessment information in a clinical
setting.
c- Develops mutually agreed-upon evidencebased therapeutic interventions that consider
culture, values, and safety.
Utilize agency appropriate forms, tools, and
processes to complete clinical assessments.
Families
a- Conducts family assessments to understand
family roles, functioning, relationships, resources,
and support needs.
b- Uses critical thinking to apply theories of family
systems when analyzing and interpreting family
functioning, support, and dynamics.
Groups
a-Identifies the professional social work role in
inter-professional and supervision group meetings
and assesses how that role contributes to the
group’s purpose.
b- Assesses the functioning and needs of
professional and/or patient focused groups, and
considers the best intervention strategies, based
on professional knowledge and ethics.
Organizations
a-Assesses how the agency’s mission, structure,
vision, connect to client outcomes.
b- Uses critical thinking to consider the strengths
and limitations of therapeutic services provided to
clients.
Communities
SOCW6520 (Field III) – First 11 weeks
Process Recording (Week 5)
Utilize developmentally, and strengths-based
approaches to assessment.
Assist clients in developing mutually agreed
upon goals and interventions to enhance wellbeing.
Assess family functioning, relationships and
support needs in the context of the agency’s
practice.
Work with groups to assess needs and to
inform group intervention goals and treatment
strategies.
Assess ways you can participate in interprofessional and supervision meetings from the
social work perspective.
Assess how other organizations assist with
client needs and where there may be gaps in
services.
Assess the role the community plays in
providing services for your clients (financial,
legislative, representative, etc.) Discuss your
findings with your supervisor.
Add other assessment activities:
Week 9 Focus on Individuals, Families, and Groups
SOCW 6510 (Field II)- Second 11 weeks
SOCW 6530 (Field IV)- Second 11 weeks
Week 3 and 4 devoted to the assessment process,
with assignments of blogs and process recordings.
a-Develops knowledge about community
resources, resources, governance, political
climate, and initiatives to support mental health
b- Uses critical thinking to consider the strengths
and limitations of the community and how those
impact the functioning of clients
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how you will assess the following
target systems in the context of your agency:
Individuals: I would assess individually unless there is an authorized historian available
Families: I would use a genogram during assessment
Groups: I would make sure to assess the induvial and let the group be a support for change
Organizations: I would use a SWOT analysis to assess their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Communities: I would use a community needs assessment based on the strengths, needs and culture of the community.
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop your assessment skills (these goals should address
areas of growth and professional development).
1. I would like to conduct family session
2. I would like to work with restorative practices with clients
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
1. Are all psychosocial forms standardized or are they agency specific?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during supervision)
Social Work Core Competency 8-Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Communities, and Organizations
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) First 11 weeks
Individuals
a-Implements therapeutic interventions based
on the strengths perspective, biopsychosocial
needs, and current theories appropriate for
the setting and client needs.
b- Utilizes appropriate resources and services
for clients.
c- Promotes effective transitions and endings
that incorporate mutually agreed-upon goals.
Families
a-Implements family interventions based on
the strengths perspective, family culture,
family systems theory, and evidence-based
practice.
b- Utilizes appropriate resources, services,
and interventions for families.
Use agency-appropriate and developmentallyappropriate intervention strategies and
techniques.
Use relevant prevention strategies with
individuals, families, and groups.
Explore various evidence-based interventions
and discuss those with your supervisor.
Intervene with families using appropriate
family theories.
Explore and utilizes resources to provide
holistic care.
Talk with supervisor about planning for
termination or transitions with clients.
Groups
Consults with supervisor about ways to be
involved in service delivery improvement at
the agency.
Uses professional ethics, knowledge, and
evidence-based interventions in groups.
☒Consults with supervisor about opportunities to
be involved in advocacy.
Organizations
Add other activities here:
Participates in opportunities to improve
agency/organization service delivery that will
support the needs of clients.
Communities
Week 9 focuses on Individuals, Families, and
Groups
Discuss with supervisor evidence-based practices
used in agency setting
SOCW 6530 (Field IV) Second 11 weeks
Weeks 5 and 6 focus on intervention with
assignments of blogs and process recordings.
Week 9 focuses on Termination with clients
Explores and actively participates in
opportunities to advocate for community
services and support mental health services.
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how you will intervene with all of the
following target systems in the context of your agency:
Individuals: Engage with clients on a weekly basis to work on therapeutic goals.
Families: I will engage with families on a monthly basis to facilitate family sessions.
Groups: I will engage with in a co-facilitation model per agency guidelines.
Organizations: I will attend community meeting s which reinforce agency goals.
Communities: I will engage by attending community events or assisting with scheduling community activities for clients
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you apply appropriate intervention strategies (these goals should
address areas of growth and professional development).
1. I would like to have more training on the DSM-V with diagnosing and interventions.
2. I would like to have a n open line of communication with my supervisor.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Instructor:
1. Do you provide DSM-V training?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation)
Social Work Core Competency 9- Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
Individuals
Evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic
intervention strategies for with individuals
Considers the effectiveness of therapeutic
interventions and makes changes to
treatment plans as needed.
Utilizes evaluation data to inform new
intervention strategies.
Consults with supervisor about treatment
plan outcomes to consider potential
alternatives.
Families
Evaluates the effectiveness of intervention
strategies used to improve family functioning and
support.
Utilizes evaluation data to inform new
intervention strategies and resources.
Groups
Evaluates the effectiveness of group related
processes.
Utilizes evaluation data to inform future group
processes.
Evaluate the effectiveness of social
services provided organizations and
communities and advocate where needed.
Meet with clients to assess the progress of
their goals and make changes in treatment
plans as necessary.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) First 11 weeks
Week 9 focuses on Individuals, Families, and
Groups
SOCW 6530 (Field IV) Second 11 weeks
Weeks 7 and 8 focus on evaluation of client
success with assignments of blog posts and
process recordings.
Participate in data collection, needs
assessments, and other research efforts to
inform advocacy or awareness initiatives.
Add other activities here:
Organizations
Evaluates the effectiveness of social services and
intervention strategies provided by agencies to
support clients.
Utilizes evaluation data to inform advocacy
initiatives to improve services.
Communities
Evaluates the effectiveness of community services
and resources for clients and their families.
Utilizes evaluation data to inform advocacy
initiatives
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how you will evaluate with all of the
following target systems in the context of your agency:
Individuals: Evaluate the progress of the goals and improved functioning of clients.
Walden University — Barbara Solomon School of Social Work and Human Services –Social Work Program
Used with SOCW 6520 and SOCW 6530
Agency Name: Mercy Ardmore Senior Behavioral Health Unit
Agency Address: 1011 14th Avenue NW, Ardmore, OK 73401
Student Information
Name: Bonita McMorris
Walden Email:
bonita.mcmorris@waldenu.edu
Phone: (443) 250-9950
Academic Term
Summer 2019 and Fall 2019
Instructor/Supervisor
Information
Name: Esperanza Ballenilla, LMSW
Email:
eballenilla@brightfuturesahead.com
Phone: (410) 744-1340
Faculty Liaison Information
Agency Info
Name: Dr. Nicole Cavanagh
Description: Mental
Email:
Health Agency
nicole.cavanagh@mail.waldenu.edu
Phone: (803) 604-0121
Course Number
SOCW 6520-9
Population Served:
Youth, Adolescents (5 y
ears to 17 years) and
Adults (18 years and
older)
Proposed Schedule: Mon-Thurs – 8 am to 2 pm (weekends when applicable)
Describe what your regular tasks will be at the agency: Behavioral observations, treatment planning, and discharge
planning, group work, family consultation, residential resourcing and placements, coordinating continuum of care,
psychosocial assessments.
Importance of the Learning Agreement
Purpose of the Learning Agreement: The learning agreement is designed to ensure students are mindful about the learning expectations in their
field placement. It was developed to help students and supervisors/instructors plan a well-rounded experience that will help students meet the
learning objectives.
Learning Objectives: The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) requires students gain competency in nine areas of social work practice. These
areas of practice are defined as core competencies of the profession. Each core competency requires particular behaviors students should be able
to engage and gain competency in. Students should provide examples of activities in the agency they can participate in to help them meet the
learning objectives. Some examples of activities are provided. This is not an exhaustive list, so others can be added. Students must have an
opportunity to complete tasks in all nine areas of competency.
Connection to the Student Evaluation: Not only is the learning agreement a helpful tool to plan the learning goals for the term, but it connects
directly to the evaluation points in the student evaluation. Field Instructors/supervisors will be asked to complete student evaluations. Each
student is evaluated on the nine core competencies of social work. Having a solid learning agreement aligns the learning goals with the student’s
evaluation, so no areas are missed.
Instructions
Negotiating the Agreement: The learning agreement should be completed by week 3 at the agency. This is a collaborative process, where the field
instructor/supervisor and student meet to establish goals for the term. The student will then submit the agreement to the faculty liaison for
feedback and comments. Once everyone is happy with the agreement, all parties sign the agreement. During the evaluation session, toward the
end of the quarter, the student and instructor/supervisor should meet to discuss progress and challenges with the plan and develop ways to adjust
the learning for the remainder of the placement and the next quarter.
Form Layout:
Each page/grid is devoted to one of the nine Social Work Core Competencies. Students must have experience in all nine competencies.
Section Descriptions:
Expected Behaviors – the expected behaviors are those that are identified based on the concentration area. These behaviors should be
demonstrated by students during the term of the field placement/internship.
Agency Activities-These are examples of particular activities that students can do at the agency to demonstrate the expected behaviors.
Most of these are general to all settings. However, if they don’t quite match, feel free to add/change these to fit with the context of your
agency. Check all activities that apply.
Field Course Assignments-These are a few examples of field course assignments that help reinforce the Social Work Core Competencies.
Students will be required to complete all field course assignments.
How to Complete the Form:
a- By week 2, students should complete all student designated sections on the learning agreement and discuss it with their supervisor/instructor.
b- By week 3, students should upload the learning agreement to Blackboard for the faculty liaison to review. (Only upload agreements that have been
approved by your supervisor/instructor).
c- After the faculty liaison reviews and signs the agreement, the student and instructor should sign it.
d- After the agreement has been signed, the student will upload it to Meditrek.
Learning Agreement
Social Work Core Competency 1 – Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
a- Makes clinically appropriate decisions based on
the NASW Code of Ethics, and other local, state,
and federal legal statutes and regulations.
Adhere to ethical standards outlined by the
NASW and other social work organizations
b- Identifies and manages personal values to
provide clinical service delivery, according to
professional values and standards.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignments:
Self-Assessment Assignment (Week1)
Discuss personal values in supervision when
they conflict with the values of the profession and
adjust practice as needed.
Blog post on confidentiality (Week 2)
Blog Post safety in field (Week 3)
c-Incorporates professional behavior when
engaging clients, families, colleagues, and other
professionals.
Recognize personal triggers that could impede
effectiveness with clients. Discuss those triggers
with your supervisor.
d- Evaluate the ethical and appropriate use
technology to facilitate delivery of clinical social
work services
Discuss case scenarios with my supervisor and
faculty liaison that require ethical reasoning.
Seek guidance when you experience and ethical
dilemma.
Blog Post on Supervision (Week 4)
Blog on Ethics (Week 5)
Use of Self Blog (Week 8)
e-Integrates principles of supervision and
consultation to guide professional judgment and
behavior.
f-Demonstrates professional development by
identifying the specialized skills and knowledge
needed to practice clinical social work.
Maintain professional boundaries with clients
and others and discuss and potential boundary
challenges in supervision.
Use professional communication and
interaction with clients, colleagues, and others.
Recognize your professional responsibility to
the client, the profession, and the agency.
Adhere to agency polices about technology
and record keeping. Discuss with your supervisor
any potential ethical challenges that may arise
because of the use of technology.
Add other activities here:
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these expectations and
activities will help you increase competence in ethical and professional behavior. For example, how will you use your
strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)?
After reviewing the Agency activities and field course assignments, I believe that this format will allow for my professional
development to not only advocate for my clients but ensure a strong foundation to facilitate sessions following the guidelines of
the NASW. Currently, the area I need improvement is on boundaries. This is because it is so hard to feel sorry for what a person Is
going through and not try to help as much as you can.
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop as a professional social worker (these goals should
address areas of growth and professional development).
1. To use research for my client intervention
2. To promote the dignity of my clients self-worth at all times
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Question for Instructor:
1. What is the agency position on the therapeutic relationship between the intern and the client?
2. How do you assign caseloads to your interns?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation).
At BFA we believe that our interns should have the opportunity to learn in a hands on person-centered environment for our
clients. We typically give a case load of 10 clients for our interns to follow through their internship. We assign caseloads based
on the needs of the clients and based on each therapists strengths.
Social Work Core Competency 2 – Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
a-Demonstrates cultural awareness by recognizing
and integrating diverse populations’ varying
values, culture, norms, and beliefs throughout the
therapeutic process.
Practice with those who are different from you
based on age, SES, color, culture, disability,
ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
b-Demonstrates cultural humility by managing
personal biases when partnering with clients.
c- Communicates in a culturally responsive way
recognizing various community structures, norms,
and values.
Discuss in supervision and in class the
strengths of engaging diversity and the challenges
you have when engaging difference.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignments:
Agency Assignment – describe the population
(Week 4)
Diversity Blog (Week 7)
Engage in self-refection about personal biases
related to client population and discuss with
supervisor and be able to demonstrate that you
can have a personal view and a professional view
in practice.
Develop a diversity/cultural competency plan
that allows you to learn about the cultural needs
of client groups and be culturally responsive when
communicating with clients.
Add other activities here:
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage
diversity and difference in practice. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and
address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)?
These Agency Activities will help me develop professionally by allowing me to engage with diverse clients and meeting them
where they are. This will be accomplished by taking my ego and biases out of the situation and allowing the client to be heard.
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to engage diversity and difference in practice (these goals should
address areas of growth and professional development).
1. I would like to learn how to write a cultural competency plan.
2. I would like to learn about the role of statistics and how they apply to program development.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
1. Will I be able to learn about Corporate Compliance and how it impacts the agency?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation).
The student will be able to learn each aspect of the agency corporate structure to promote professional development. The
student will be able to work with each member of the corporate staff to see how each entity operates.
Social Work Core Competency 3- Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
a-Examines the effects of oppression,
discrimination, structural social inequality, and
historical trauma on clients/constituents and their
systems to guide intervention planning.
Identify barriers clients face when accessing
services at my agency or at other agencies and
discuss during supervision.
b- Chooses social work clinical practices that
promote human rights and social, economic, and
environmental justice.
Develop a plan to learn about the effects of
oppression, discrimination, inequality, and trauma
on clients.
Use evidence-based practices that consider
the unique challenges clients have when faced
with oppression, discrimination, social inequality,
and historical trauma.
Discuss with supervisor about how social,
economic, and environmental factors affect client
outcomes.
Work with instructor/supervisor to engage
advocacy for needs and services for clients.
Collaborate with a local or national
organization that advocates for your population.
Add other activities here:
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you advance
human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve
knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)?
I would use the activities and learning from my field placement to assist my clarity in seeing what privilege, racism, and
economical factors impact society. I believe this will aid in my development when working with individuals and communities.
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you advance human rights and justice (these goals should
address areas of growth and professional development)
1. I would like to engage with a politician to advocate for clients to promote some type of social change.
2. I would like to learn to write grants for a new program for the agency
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Instructor:
1. How does your agency partner with other organizations to promote social change?
2. Do you support training of your staff for professional development related to the core competency?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation)
BFA partners with various community partners to provide a continuum of care for our population. By building these
relationships we are able to meet the clients where they are to provide quality services. We provide staff development
trainings on-site and off-site for our clinicians for the use of evidenced-based practices for our client to remain current on
treatment.
Social Work Core Competency 4 – Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
a-. Critically evaluates evidence based and “best
Research the evidence-based treatment
interventions associated with the context of your
agency.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignment:
Use critical thinking to evaluate the benefits
and challenges of the evidence-based
interventions used with clients. Discuss your
ideas with your supervisor.
SOCW6530 (Field IV) Assignment:
practice” treatment interventions
b- Develops clinical intervention plans based on
the best available research and “best practices”.
Intervention Treatment Plan Assignment
Intervention Treatment Plan Assignment part II
Develop treatment plans for clients that are
evidence-based.
Add other activities here:
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage in
practice-informed research and research-informed practice. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge,
develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)?
After the review of this section of the core competencies I will use my strength in research to explore evidenced based
intervention to use for clients progress. This will aid in gaining more knowledge on the best practices available for clients
diagnosis. I hope to develop stronger writing skills to write treatment plans for clients to help them promote change.
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you improve use research in your practice justice (these goals
should address areas of growth and professional development).
1. I would like to write a treatment plan based on clients diagnosis.
2. I would like implement treatment plans based on clients needs, strengths and weaknesses.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
1. Do you use a treatment planner like Wiley practice planner or the DSM-5 to drive your treatment plans?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation).
Social Work Core Competency- 5- Engage in Policy Practice
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
a- Critically evaluates and creates awareness
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignment:
about agency and/or government policies and
regulations that impact the well-being of clients.
Consider policies that affect the lives of your
clients and discuss those challenges with your
supervisor.
b- Applies critical thinking to analyze, formulate,
and advocate for policies that support the needs
of clients who present for clinical services
Use critical thinking to examine the negative
impact of policies on clients and advocate when
needed.
Social Problem/Policy Assignment
Explore how social problems are connected to
social policy.
Agency Funding and Policy Implication
Assignment
Week 10 focuses on Organizational Policy
SOCW6530 (Field IV) Assignment:
Explore how agency funding is connected to
policy.
Add other activities here:
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage in
policy practice. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you
need to improve as a professional (be specific)?
This overview will help me engage in the agency’s policy practice by being on-boarded with the pre-employment process like any
other employee although I am an intern who doesn’t receive financial contributions. I had to complete the same agency policy and
procedures health and safety, background check, safety plans, etc before I was accepted into the organization.
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to engage in policy practice (these goals should address areas of growth
and professional development).
1. I would like how to write policy and procedures.
2. I would like to find how various socioeconomic classes navigate mental health due to insurance.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
N/A
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation)
Social Work Core Competency 6- Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Individuals
Uses empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills
to engage diverse clients in the therapeutic
process.
Families
Uses empathy, reflection, interpersonal skills, and
knowledge of human behavior and the social
environment and family systems to engage with
families.
Groups
a-Uses empathy, reflection, interpersonal skills,
and knowledge of group dynamics to engage
group members in the group process.
b- Engages with inter-professional teams and
stakeholders associated with clients’ care.
Organizations
Engages with organizations that provide services,
support, advocacy, and resources to support to
clients.
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors – Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) –First 11 weeks
Show care, empathy, and genuineness with
clients to initiate therapeutic relationships.
Use a strengths-based approach when
engaging with individuals, groups, and families.
Use active listening and other engagement
skills.
Consult with organizations to assist with client
needs.
☒Engage in professional communication in
interprofessional team meetings from the social
work perspective.
Connect and work with community
organizations that provide services related to the
clients you serve.
Add other engagement activities:
Process Recording (Week 5)
Process Recording (Week 7)
Week 9 focuses on Individual, Family, and Group
contexts
SOCW6530 (Field IV)- Second 11 weeks
Week 1 & Week 2 Focus on Engagement
Blog on Engagement (Week 2)
Process Recording (Week 3)
Communities
Identifies and actively participates in
opportunities to communicate with community
leaders and members about community service
gaps for clients.
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how you will engage with the
following target systems in the context of your agency:
Individuals: By using my core social work skills, to include communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
Families: By using social work skills to promote cohesion in the family to assist as a unit for clients mental health success.
Groups: I will engage by meeting the clients where they are and using my core social work skills. I will develop groups with my
supervisors guidance.
Communities: I would engage by attending, community meeting, attending parent teacher conferences or government round
table meetings.
Organizations: I would engage by trying to learn the structure of the organization and its impact on clients and community.
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop your engagement skills (these goals should address
areas of growth and professional development).
1. Listening effectively
2. Building trust with my clients
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
N/A
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation)
Social Work Core Competency 7-Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
Individuals
a-Conducts clinical assessments that provide
information about the biopsychosocial-spiritual
needs of clients.
b- Uses critical thinking to apply the strengths
perspective and theories of human behavior and
the social environment when analyzing and
interpreting assessment information in a clinical
setting.
c- Develops mutually agreed-upon evidencebased therapeutic interventions that consider
culture, values, and safety.
Utilize agency appropriate forms, tools, and
processes to complete clinical assessments.
Families
a- Conducts family assessments to understand
family roles, functioning, relationships, resources,
and support needs.
b- Uses critical thinking to apply theories of family
systems when analyzing and interpreting family
functioning, support, and dynamics.
Groups
a-Identifies the professional social work role in
inter-professional and supervision group meetings
and assesses how that role contributes to the
group’s purpose.
b- Assesses the functioning and needs of
professional and/or patient focused groups, and
considers the best intervention strategies, based
on professional knowledge and ethics.
Organizations
a-Assesses how the agency’s mission, structure,
vision, connect to client outcomes.
b- Uses critical thinking to consider the strengths
and limitations of therapeutic services provided to
clients.
Communities
SOCW6520 (Field III) – First 11 weeks
Process Recording (Week 5)
Utilize developmentally, and strengths-based
approaches to assessment.
Assist clients in developing mutually agreed
upon goals and interventions to enhance wellbeing.
Assess family functioning, relationships and
support needs in the context of the agency’s
practice.
Work with groups to assess needs and to
inform group intervention goals and treatment
strategies.
Assess ways you can participate in interprofessional and supervision meetings from the
social work perspective.
Assess how other organizations assist with
client needs and where there may be gaps in
services.
Assess the role the community plays in
providing services for your clients (financial,
legislative, representative, etc.) Discuss your
findings with your supervisor.
Add other assessment activities:
Week 9 Focus on Individuals, Families, and Groups
SOCW 6510 (Field II)- Second 11 weeks
SOCW 6530 (Field IV)- Second 11 weeks
Week 3 and 4 devoted to the assessment process,
with assignments of blogs and process recordings.
a-Develops knowledge about community
resources, resources, governance, political
climate, and initiatives to support mental health
b- Uses critical thinking to consider the strengths
and limitations of the community and how those
impact the functioning of clients
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how you will assess the following
target systems in the context of your agency:
Individuals: I would assess individually unless there is an authorized historian available
Families: I would use a genogram during assessment
Groups: I would make sure to assess the induvial and let the group be a support for change
Organizations: I would use a SWOT analysis to assess their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Communities: I would use a community needs assessment based on the strengths, needs and culture of the community.
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop your assessment skills (these goals should address
areas of growth and professional development).
1. I would like to conduct family session
2. I would like to work with restorative practices with clients
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
1. Are all psychosocial forms standardized or are they agency specific?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during supervision)
Social Work Core Competency 8-Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Communities, and Organizations
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) First 11 weeks
Individuals
a-Implements therapeutic interventions based
on the strengths perspective, biopsychosocial
needs, and current theories appropriate for
the setting and client needs.
b- Utilizes appropriate resources and services
for clients.
c- Promotes effective transitions and endings
that incorporate mutually agreed-upon goals.
Families
a-Implements family interventions based on
the strengths perspective, family culture,
family systems theory, and evidence-based
practice.
b- Utilizes appropriate resources, services,
and interventions for families.
Use agency-appropriate and developmentallyappropriate intervention strategies and
techniques.
Use relevant prevention strategies with
individuals, families, and groups.
Explore various evidence-based interventions
and discuss those with your supervisor.
Intervene with families using appropriate
family theories.
Explore and utilizes resources to provide
holistic care.
Talk with supervisor about planning for
termination or transitions with clients.
Groups
Consults with supervisor about ways to be
involved in service delivery improvement at
the agency.
Uses professional ethics, knowledge, and
evidence-based interventions in groups.
☒Consults with supervisor about opportunities to
be involved in advocacy.
Organizations
Add other activities here:
Participates in opportunities to improve
agency/organization service delivery that will
support the needs of clients.
Communities
Week 9 focuses on Individuals, Families, and
Groups
Discuss with supervisor evidence-based practices
used in agency setting
SOCW 6530 (Field IV) Second 11 weeks
Weeks 5 and 6 focus on intervention with
assignments of blogs and process recordings.
Week 9 focuses on Termination with clients
Explores and actively participates in
opportunities to advocate for community
services and support mental health services.
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how you will intervene with all of the
following target systems in the context of your agency:
Individuals: Engage with clients on a weekly basis to work on therapeutic goals.
Families: I will engage with families on a monthly basis to facilitate family sessions.
Groups: I will engage with in a co-facilitation model per agency guidelines.
Organizations: I will attend community meeting s which reinforce agency goals.
Communities: I will engage by attending community events or assisting with scheduling community activities for clients
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you apply appropriate intervention strategies (these goals should
address areas of growth and professional development).
1. I would like to have more training on the DSM-V with diagnosing and interventions.
2. I would like to have a n open line of communication with my supervisor.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Instructor:
1. Do you provide DSM-V training?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation)
Social Work Core Competency 9- Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
Individuals
Evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic
intervention strategies for with individuals
Considers the effectiveness of therapeutic
interventions and makes changes to
treatment plans as needed.
Utilizes evaluation data to inform new
intervention strategies.
Consults with supervisor about treatment
plan outcomes to consider potential
alternatives.
Families
Evaluates the effectiveness of intervention
strategies used to improve family functioning and
support.
Utilizes evaluation data to inform new
intervention strategies and resources.
Groups
Evaluates the effectiveness of group related
processes.
Utilizes evaluation data to inform future group
processes.
Evaluate the effectiveness of social
services provided organizations and
communities and advocate where needed.
Meet with clients to assess the progress of
their goals and make changes in treatment
plans as necessary.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) First 11 weeks
Week 9 focuses on Individuals, Families, and
Groups
SOCW 6530 (Field IV) Second 11 weeks
Weeks 7 and 8 focus on evaluation of client
success with assignments of blog posts and
process recordings.
Participate in data collection, needs
assessments, and other research efforts to
inform advocacy or awareness initiatives.
Add other activities here:
Organizations
Evaluates the effectiveness of social services and
intervention strategies provided by agencies to
support clients.
Utilizes evaluation data to inform advocacy
initiatives to improve services.
Communities
Evaluates the effectiveness of community services
and resources for clients and their families.
Utilizes evaluation data to inform advocacy
initiatives
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how you will evaluate with all of the
following target systems in the context of your agency:
Individuals: Evaluate the progress of the goals and improved functioning of clients.
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