Student Handbook - Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences ...

‣ Applies screening and interview information to assessment and goal planningefforts with and on behalf of clients, families, groups, organizations andcommunitiesIntervention:‣ Can develop a focus for work and mutually agreed-on outcome goals‣ Keeps complete records of practice activities and progress‣ Provides linkage and referral to appropriate resources and services‣ Advocates for clients’ rights and needs at various system levels‣ Begins to apply and implement models of intervention based on theory andevidence for social work practice‣ Facilitates transitions and terminationsEvaluation:‣ Monitors and analyzes progress towards desired outcomes‣ Determines appropriateness of termination or referral‣ Uses supervision to assist in evaluating social work practice activitiesAdvanced Level—Direct PracticeKnowledge:• Synthesizes and applies a broad range of practice knowledge from prevalentcontemporary theoretical perspectives on intervention in an area of concentration• Understands the basic structure and diagnostic categories of the DSM and otherwidely used diagnostic criteria• Knows factors predicting increased risk for suicide or other significantendangerment to clients’ life or health• Uses research evidence, advanced coursework, supervision and professionaldevelopment activities to inform practice decisionsValues:• Values clients and other community members as contributors to resolution to theirown concerns and those of their community, and as partners in the design, delivery,and oversight of servicesSkills:• Demonstrates skills of engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation ofadvanced social work practice in a problem and population-specific area ofconcentrationEngagement:‣ Engages clients, client families and groups from area of concentration withappropriate techniques and strategies specific to that population or field ofpracticehttp://msass.case.edu/downloads/academic/Student_Handbook.pdf Page 15