In the Field: A Guide for the Social Work Practicum

In the Field: A Guide for the Social Work Practicum, 2nd Edition

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  • Danowski, In the Field: A Guide for the Social Work Practicum, 2nd Edition | Pearson
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    Danowski supervised social work students from both graduate and under graduate programs in the metropolitan area of NYC. He has worked as a direst care social worker, supervising social worker, and agency director.

    Danowski, In the Field: A Guide for the Social Work Practicum, 2nd Edition | Pearson

    Currently, he is working as a hospital administrator, focusing on standards compliance. His teaching career began at Mercy College as an adjunct professor and currently at Dominican College as coordinator of Field Work Instruction. We don't recognize your username or password. The work is protected by local and international copyright laws and is provided solely for the use of instructors in teaching their courses and assessing student learning.

    You have successfully signed out and will be required to sign back in should you need to download more resources. Improve Critical Thinking — Throughout the text,students are encouraged to think critically about how to address a variety of situations they will encounter. Engage Students — Actual case examples and feedback from field students provide insight and friendly advice for students in their first field placement. Explore Current Issues — The new edition includes up-to-date information on cultural competency, health care laws, client assessment, and student safety.

    Student-friendly writing style helps students feel more at ease going into their field practicum. New to This Edition. Found in this section: If you find yourself in a murky situation, consult the social work professionals available to you through your field site, your seminar, your faculty, etc. We work diligently in our school teaching a peer consultation model, as seeking consultation is a skill that will last a lifetime. All too often, students do not seek out support or discussion out of a fear they will be criticized or get in trouble.

    Your field site should have policies and procedures in place for you to document your work with clients. You can also make notes for yourself regarding supervisory sessions, your field seminar, case staffings, etc.

    In the Field: A Guide for the Social Work Practicum

    Consider investing in malpractice insurance before you begin field placement. Some universities cover student malpractice as part of the cost of tuition.

    Others may require you to purchase malpractice insurance independently. Regardless of how you get it, insuring your professional practice is a smart thing to do. Some companies even offer reduced rates for MSW students. Like the malpractice insurance companies, the National Association of Social Workers offers special membership rates to students 4.

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    But before you get to any of that, the field instructor is an invaluable resource during your MSW program. They are your onsite mentor as you work with your first clients. Here are a few tips for making the most of this relationship:. Approach them as their student. In many cases, your MSW field coordinator handpicked these social workers to supervise you. They have been deemed excellent sources of social work learning.

    Treat them as you would any member of your social work faculty.

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    A lot of field instructors agree to take on practicum students in addition to their existing responsibilities without changes in pay or job duties. Respect their time by being on time for appointments, scheduling meetings in advance and always asking if they have time to talk. Address concerns when they happen, rather than after they spiral. Schedule a regular supervision meeting and be consistent in your attendance.

    Mention it when you feel it. If you find yourself in a situation where you feel uncomfortable addressing a problem with your field instructor directly, take it to your faculty adviser, field seminar instructor or other designated faculty member before it festers. Every road has bumps, even those paved with the best of intentions.

    These can be minor miscommunication about your hours, or major SNAFUs, such as your agency assigning you to serve as the office secretary rather than with clients. In many cases, your university will provide you with a handbook or perhaps something less formal for field education that outlines your goals, rights and responsibilities.

    Even with all these safeguards in place, problems inevitably arise in every workplace. You may have a personality conflict with a colleague or your field instructor. Agency changes or competing responsibilities may lead to oversights. Your university has procedures for when students have grievances at the field site.

    Approach the situation as someone looking for a solution, rather than someone who simply sees a problem for other people to solve. As you near graduation, there will be loose ends to tie, and field education is no exception. Here are some steps to take as you near the finish line. NASW Press Journal Online Free to access with NASW membership, this is a great research tool for students who will utilize journal articles for papers and research projects throughout their graduate program. Be a Social Worker A great resource for prospective social work students.

    Includes free TIP guides and other resources related to specific areas of practice. Social Workers Speak A media roundup related to social work. Information and editorials on social workers as portrayed in movies, books and other media.

    Advocacy for accurate portrayal of our practice. And to MSW students, educators and professional social workers who strive to uphold our Code of Ethics and empower and advocate on behalf of clients and our profession every day. Available online at http: Laura Beal rated it really liked it Sep 07, Anna Kanter rated it it was ok Apr 25, Marcie Fowler rated it it was ok Mar 25, Jaime rated it liked it Aug 18, Allen marked it as to-read Jun 15, Justin Robertson added it Aug 25, Shaquera added it Sep 08, There are no discussion topics on this book yet.

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