San Diego State University School of Social Work SW 483A: Generalist Social Work Practice Master Syllabus

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1 San Diego State University School of Social Work SW 483A: Generalist Social Work Practice Master Syllabus 1 I. Purpose and Description This is the third of four required social work practice courses in the social work major taken concurrently with SW 489A, Field Practicum. The course is presents social work theories, principles, and practice interventions. It builds upon the Generalist Social Work Practice Perspective, the Generalist Intervention Model, and systems theory, introduced in SW381 and 382. Topics covered in the course include social work interventions targeting individuals, families and groups with an emphasis on crisis intervention, case management, and evidence-based group interventions. Students will increase their understanding of the change process and the factors in effecting change. Class discussions will enable students to examine values, ethics, and conscious use-of-self in practice. Skills in intervening with diverse populations of color and culture, using critical thinking will be practiced and discussed. A major goal is for students to integrate and demonstrate knowledge, values, and skills associated with the basic level of generalist social work practice. II. Objectives: After completion of SW483A, students will demonstrate competence in the following objectives: A. Knowledge 1. Identify the role of professional values, principles, and ethics in social work practice. 2. Describe the applicability of systems theory and the ecosystems perspective to social work practice. 3. Apply Generalist Social Work Practice and Generalist Intervention Model using micro, mezzo, and macro levels of intervention to own work and experiences in the field. 4. Describe and demonstrate use of the Strengths-Based case management. 5. Analyze the implications for practice of culture, color and other aspects of human diversity, i.e., age, gender, disability, and lifestyle choice. 6. Describe when and how to appropriately utilize crisis intervention and case management intervention with individuals, families, and groups of clients. 7. Apply knowledge related to group dynamics, roles, process, and theory to groups, within the generalist perspective, using the evidence-based process. 8. Critically examine research studies and apply evidence-based knowledge to own field work. B. Values and Ethics 1. Value the importance of careful and sensitive data-gathering for appropriate assessments and interventions, utilizing theoretical knowledge and understanding of the diversity of human cultures and lifestyles. 2. Respect and appreciate the strengths inherent in individuals and in their environmental resources that improve social functioning. 3. Appreciate the importance of self-understanding as a social work practitioner to consciously use oneself in the change process. 4. Identify ethical dilemmas and possible solutions that may occur in social work practice. 5. Maintain the Social Work Code of Ethics in professional relationships. 1

2 2 C. Skills 1. Apply relevant theories and knowledge in working with client systems as demonstrated in a client assessment and intervention plan. 2. Utilize the NASW Code of Ethics to maintain standards of practice as a generalist social work practitioner at the initial level. 3. Apply the Generalist Intervention Model using micro, mezzo, and macro intervention knowledge and skills. 4. Demonstrate effective oral and written communications skills through interviews, case consultations and presentations, literature review paper assignments and class discussion. III. Outcomes 1. Articulate and apply the Generalist Intervention Model with client systems, assessing and intervening at micro, mezzo, and macro levels. 2. Critically examine an evidence-based practice by examining relevant research studies and applying knowledge to own practice. 3. Utilize models of crisis intervention, case management and group facilitation skills with clients. 4. Articulate and demonstrate knowledge and skills in working with special populations differing from their own in ethnicity, life style, disability, religious or spiritual belief system, gender/sex orientation, age group, etc. IV. Required Texts Kirst-Ashman, K. K. & Hull, G.H. (2006). Understanding generalist practice. (4 th ed.). Chicago: Nelson-Hall. Sheafor, B. W., Horejsi, C. R., and Horejsi, G. A. (2003). Techniques and guidelines for social work practice. (6th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. V. Assignments and Grading 1. Group work group assignment 30% 2. Literature review paper 40% 3. Third assignment as determined by the instructor 20% 4. Attendance and participation 10% Grades will be assigned in accordance with the grading policy in the Undergraduate catalogue. VI. Course Topics and Outlines 1. Introduction, review of syllabus, review of material from 381/382: Systems theory and the Generalist Intervention Model, intake and engagement, data collection and assessment (3 weeks) 2. Planning and contracting (1 week) 3. Intervention and monitoring: Crisis Intervention with Individuals and Families; Ethical decision making; Diverse populations (3 weeks) 4. Intervention and monitoring: Case Management with Individuals and Families; Diverse populations; Collaborative social work (3 weeks) 2

3 3 5. Social work practice with Groups: Engagement and assessment, roles, dynamics, process, theories, interventions, working with diverse populations (3 weeks) 6. Evaluation, termination, and follow-up (1 week) 7. Professional development and course summary (1 week) VI. Bibliography Austin, C. D. & McClellend, R. W. (1996). Perspectives on case management practice. Milwaukee, WS: Families International. Bronstein, L. R. (2003). A model for interdisciplinary collaboration. Social Work, 48 (3), Christensen, D. N. (1999). Solution-based casework: an introduction to clinical and case management skills in casework practice. New York: Aldine de Gruyter. Congress, E.P. (1997). Multicultural perspectives in working with families. NY: Springer. Corcoran, J. (2000). Evidence-based social work practice with families: A lifespan approach. NY: Springer. Corey, M. & Corey, G. (2002). Groups: process and practice. (6 th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole. Cornelius, L. J., Simpson, G. M., Ting, L., Wiggins, E., & Lipford, S. (2003). Reach out and I ll be there: Mental health crisis intervention and mobile outreach services to urban African Americans. Health & Social Work, 28 (1), Cox, C. B. & Ephross, P. (1998). Ethnicity and social work practice. New York: Oxford University Press. Fairchild, T. N. (1997). Crisis Intervention: Strategies for school-based helpers. (2nd ed.) Springfield, Ill.: Charles C. Thomas. Fedota, J.M., Blitenthal, M., & Jordan, M.N. (1994). Caring in the aftermath of a crisis. School Social Work Journal, 18 (2), Firestone, R. W. (1997). Suicide and the inner voice: risk assessment, treatment, and case management. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Floersch, J. (2002). Meds, money, and manners: the case management of severe mental illness. New York: Columbia University Press. France, K. (2002). Crisis intervention: A handbook of immediate person-to-person help. (4 th ed.). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. Frankel, A. J. & Gelman, S. R. (2004). Case management: an introduction to concepts 3

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5 Rapp, C.A. (1998). The strengths model: case management with people suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. New York: Oxford University Press. 5 Reigot, B.S. & Spina, R.K. (1996). Beyond the traditional family: Voices of diversity. NY: Springer. Roberts, A. R. (2000). Crisis intervention handbook: assessment, treatment, and research. New York: Oxford University Press. Roberts, A. R. (2002). Handbook of domestic violence intervention strategies: policies, programs, and legal remedies. New York: Oxford University Press. Rothman, J. (1998). Case management: integrating individual and community practice. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Rudd, M.D., Joiner, T., & Rajab, M.S. (2001). Treating suicide behavior: An effective time-limited approach. New York: Guilford. Saleebey, D. (1996). The strengths perspective in social work practice: Extensions and cautions. Social Work, 41 (3), Santiago, R. & Azara, L. (1995). Developing a culturally sensitive treatment modality for bilingual Spanish-speaking clients: Incorporating language and culture in counseling. Journal of Counseling and Development, 74, Schonfeld, D. J. & Kline, M. (1996). School-based crisis intervention: an organizational model. Crisis Intervention, 1 (2), Siegal, H. A. & Rapp, R. C. (1996). Case management and substance abuse treatment: practice and experience. New York: Springer. Smith, E. M. & Ferrari, J. R. (1997). Diversity within the homeless population: implications for intervention. New York: Haworth Press. Stevenson, R. G. (2001). What will we do? Preparing a school community to cope with crisis. 2d ed. Amityville, N.Y.: Baywood. Thyer, B. A. & Woodarski, J. S. (1998). Handbook of empirical social work practice. New York: Wiley. Woodside, M & McClam, T. (2003). Generalist case management. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole. Zastrow, C. (1997). Social work with groups. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole. Revised 9/2007 5