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Members in the News – June 29, 2023

Social Workers Speak

A senior crisis intervention specialist who has worked at the Chandler Fire Department for 16 years, Henry (’05 BSW, ’07 MSW) said a crisis can happen lightning fast, anytime and anywhere. He now consults with the association. He credited Lancaster with adding a second position and seeking to fill it.

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Review: 101 Careers in Social Work - Third Edition (2019)

Michigan Girl's Café

Social workers can be found as filmmakers, consultants, mediators, journalists, attorneys, and much more! I enjoyed the section on nontraditional careers in social work because the social work degree is versatile in a variety of professional settings.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

The assessment process enables you to appreciate your client’s perspective on their situation, identify their priority areas for intervention, and recognize the strengths they bring to the therapeutic process. Informed Consent: Social workers get informed consent from clients before initiating any interventions or services.

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Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

Common tasks that psychologists do include administering tests and assessments, conducting therapy sessions, developing treatment plans, researching and studying behavior, evaluating mental health programs and providing consultation services. What does a social worker do?

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Can systemic practice improve how early help staff support families?

Community Care

Exploring systemic practice’s potential in early help In an effort to understand the potential for systemic practice to support early help services, a number of feasibility studies were published last year by What Works for Early Intervention and Children’s Social Care.