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MSW Advanced Clinical Concentration -Student Learning Agreement

Walden University -- Barbara Solomon School of Social Work

Used with SOCW 6520 and SOCW 6530

Agency Name: Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island Agency Address: 220 Elmwood Ave. Providence, RI 02907

Student Information Instructor/Supervisor Information

Faculty Liaison Information

Agency Info

Name: Valerie Carrington Walden Email: [email protected] Phone: 857-544-3088

Name: Anne Fortier LICSW Email: [email protected] Phone: 401-784-8695 /401-419-0724

Name: Dr. Charlene Greenidge-Lane Email: Charlene.greenidge- [email protected] Phone: 346-768-3662

Description: Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island

Academic Term Summer 2021

Course Number Example: SOCW 6520-10 SOCW 6520-16

Population Served: Refugees and immigrates Diverse group of populations, including all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds.

Proposed Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 9:30 4:30

Describe what your regular tasks will be at the agency: Intern will observe and perform diagnostic assessments under supervision. Intern will observe and take cases within the agency that are for initial behavioral health assessments. Intern will gain knowledge on safety planning, agency policies and community engagement. Student with communicate coordinate with other providers.

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 expected behaviors- Check ALL that apply AND add other activities specific to your agency.

Field Course Assignments Complete these in the course when assigned.

a- Makes clinically appropriate decisions based on the NASW Code of Ethics, and other local, state, and federal legal statutes and regulations. b- Identifies and manages personal values to provide clinical service delivery, according to professional values and standards.

X Adhere to ethical standards outlined by the NASW and other social work organizations

X Discuss personal values in supervision when they conflict with the values of the profession and adjust practice as needed.

SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignments:

Self-Assessment Assignment (Week1)

Blog post on confidentiality (Week 2)

Blog Post safety in the field (Week 3)

c-Incorporates professional behavior when engaging clients, families, colleagues, and other professionals. d- Evaluate the ethical and appropriate use technology to facilitate delivery of clinical social work services 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.

X Recognize personal triggers that could impede effectiveness with clients. Discuss those triggers with your supervisor.

X Discuss case scenarios with my supervisor and faculty liaison that require ethical reasoning. Seek guidance when you experience and ethical dilemma.

X Maintain professional boundaries with clients and others and discuss and potential boundary challenges in supervision.

X Use professional communication and interaction with clients, colleagues, and others.

X Recognize your professional responsibility to the client, the profession, and the agency.

X Adhere to agency policies 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:

Blog Post on Supervision (Week 4)

Blog on Ethics (Week 5)

Use of Self Blog (Week 8)

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 spec ific)?

Working in alliance ith the NASW code of ethics is ital as professional and social ork practice. The goals I e set for m self during my field experience will support me in developing a much more knowledgeable grasp of the core competence. Thus, consulting weekly with my supervisor regarding any concerns and Evidence-based practices and setting boundaries with clients to follow ethical standards. Additionally, following agency guidelines and procedures by dressing appropriately, abiding by confidentialit rules, and respecting others alues and beliefs ill help me gro as a professional in the field.

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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 expected behaviors- Check ALL that apply AND add other activities specific to your agency.

Field Course Assignments Complete these in the course when assigned.

a-Demonstrates cultural awareness by recognizing and integrating diverse populations’ varying values, culture, norms, and beliefs throughout the therapeutic process. b-Demonstrates cultural humility by managing personal biases when partnering with clients.

X Practice with those who are different from you based on age, SES, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc. X Discuss in supervision and in class the strengths of engaging diversity and the challenges you have when engaging difference. X Engage in self-refection about personal biases related to client population and discuss with

SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignments:

Agency Assignment describe the population (Week 4)

Diversity Blog (Week 7)

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). 1st goal for this MSW intern is to remain teachable, be open to feedback and make any needed changes to improve my knowledge of core competencies as it pertains to my field education. 2nd goal for this MSW intern will be to maintain a present of professionalism, staying impartial and provide objective feedback while assessing any and all situations to foster self-awareness at all times during field education. For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation).

c- Communicates in a culturally responsive way recognizing various community structures, norms, and values.

supervisor and be able to demonstrate that you can have a personal view and a professional view in practice. X 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 enga ge 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)?

Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island serves a unique population. In this way, I will have the rare opportunity to gain experiences with many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Through my experience, I must practice cultural competence while recognizing any cultural differences from my own that may cause conflict with my values. I must accept every individual with unconditional positive regard. If there comes an instance where I am uncomfortable with a client or situation, I must report the concern to my supervisor immediately to ensure quality care and best practice. In addition, I will exhibit contextual and cultural competency by respecting all person s rights, dignity, and worth. Including respect for age, culture, disability, ethnicity, race, religion/spirituality, gender, sexual orientation, marital/partnership status, language preference, socioeconomic status, veteran status, immigration status, or any basis proscribed by law or as defined by potential clients' experience (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (US).

Reference:

Improving Cultural Competence. Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US); 2014. (Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 59.) 1, Introduction to Cultural Competence. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK248431/ 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). 1st goal for this MSW intern is to engage therapeutically with diverse populations of different ethnic backgrounds and cultural beliefs and gain cultural competence by working with these diverse populations. As

evidence, by effectively communicating, respecting differences of opinions, and openly explore interpersonal differences weekly for the entire field placement.

2nd goal for this MSW intern will recognize any conflicts with personal/ ethnic or cultural beliefs and discuss concerns with the supervisor immediately.

For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation).

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 expected behaviors- Check ALL that apply AND add other activities specific to your agency.

Field Course Assignments Complete these in the course when assigned.

a-Examines the effects of oppression, discrimination, structural social inequality, and historical trauma on clients/constituents and their systems to guide intervention planning. b- Chooses social work clinical practices that promote human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.

X Identify barriers clients face when accessing services at my agency or at other agencies and discuss during supervision. X Develop a plan to learn about the effects of oppression, discrimination, inequality, and trauma on clients. X Use evidence-based practices that consider the unique challenges clients have when faced with oppression, discrimination, social inequality, and historical trauma.

X Discuss with supervisor about how social, economic, and environmental factors affect client outcomes. X Work with instructor/supervisor to engage advocacy for needs and services for clients. X 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)? B becoming a are of barriers to a client s success in treatment, I can help them o ercome obstacles and empo er them through strengths-based techniques. Discussing these concerns with my supervisor will allow for crucial insight and growth during my field experience. 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). 1st Goal This MSW intern will gain knowledge, implement, and assess all ethical standards, policies, and protocols during the field experience to identify barriers to treatment and positive outcomes for clients and perform client outcomes surveys during and after treatment. 2nd Goal This MSW intern will explore and build awareness on community resources to connect clients and help them meet their identified needs. For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation)

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 expected behaviors- Check ALL that apply AND add other activities specific to your agency.

Field Course Assignments Complete these in the course when assigned.

a-. Critically evaluates evidence based and best practice treatment interventions b- Develops clinical intervention plans based on the best available research and best practices .

X Research the evidence-based treatment interventions associated with the context of your agency. X Use critical thinking to evaluate the benefits and challenges of the evidence-based interventions used with clients. Discuss your ideas with your supervisor. X Develop treatment plans for clients that are evidence-based. Add other activities here:

SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignment:

Intervention Treatment Plan Assignment

SOCW6530 (Field IV) Assignment:

Intervention Treatment Plan Assignment part II

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)? Evidence-based practice guides our treatment at DIIRI. By cultivating learned research skills, I will effectively serve my clients with appropriate therapeutic techniques and treatment interventions. 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). 1st Goal This MSW intern will research current evidence-based practices and their effectiveness for treatment. 2nd Goal This MSW intern will learn theories of evidence-based practice and implement therapeutic skills when necessary. For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: 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 expected behaviors- Check ALL that apply AND add other activities specific to your agency.

Field Course Assignments Complete these in the course when assigned.

a- Critically evaluates and creates awareness about agency and/or government policies and regulations that impact the well-being of clients. b- Applies critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that support the needs of clients who present for clinical services

X Consider policies that affect the lives of your clients and discuss those challenges with your supervisor. X Use critical thinking to examine the negative impact of policies on clients and advocate when needed. X Explore how social problems are connected to social policy. X Explore how agency funding is connected to policy. Add other activities here:

SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignment:

Week 10 focuses on Organizational Policy

Social Problem/Policy Assignment

SOCW6530 (Field IV) Assignment:

Agency Funding and Policy Implication Assignment

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)? As a social worker, it is vital to be aware of policies implemented within the community and how these policies may impact the individuals we serve. It is essential to research and advocate and attend community events or meetings to be a voice for the individuals we do and create awareness for other community members. 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).

1st Goal For this MSW intern, researching, becoming educated and gaining competence of all ethical standards, policies, and protocols must be congruent with institutional policies and procedures.

2nd Goal

For this, MSW intern will become aware of macro-level policies in the agency to realize how they impact the clients we serve and educate clients on policies and empower clients to voice their opinions. For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: 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

Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors Check ALL that apply AND add other activities specific to your agency.

Field Course Assignments Complete these in the course when assigned.

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.

X Show care, empathy, and genuineness with clients to initiate therapeutic relationships. X Use a strengths-based approach when engaging with individuals, groups, and families. X Use active listening and other engagement skills.

SOCW 6520 (Field III) First 11 weeks

Process Recording (Week 5)

Process Recording (Week 7)

Week 9 focuses on Individual, Family, and Group contexts

Groups a-Use’s 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. Communities Identifies and actively participates in opportunities to communicate with community leaders and members about community service gaps for clients.

X Consult with organizations to assist with client needs. ☒Engage in professional communication in interprofessional team meetings from the social work perspective. X Connect and work with community organizations that provide services related to the clients you serve. Add other engagement activities:

SOCW6530 (Field IV)- Second 11 weeks

Week 1 & Week 2 Focus on Engagement

Blog on Engagement (Week 2)

Process Recording (Week 3)

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: Implement social work skills of when working with clients assigned to my caseload.

Families: Observe Refugee and immigrant intake team meetings that support family newly arriving families.

Groups: Facilitate Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) support group meeting to assist recently trained clients in completing needed requirements for certifications

Communities: Connect clients to community resources

Organizations: Coordinate services with outside agencies that are involved with mutual cases.

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).

1st Goal This MSW intern will participate in individual, group, and community venues, attend all assigned meetings and interact with supervisors and colleagues during field education placement.

2nd Goal This MSW intern will receive positive feedback, express empathy, and genuineness during field education placement.

For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: 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 expected behaviors- Check ALL that apply AND add other activities specific to your agency.

Field Course Assignments Complete these in the course when assigned.

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 evidence- based therapeutic interventions that consider culture, values, and safety.

X Utilize agency appropriate forms, tools, and processes to complete clinical assessments. X Utilize developmentally, and strengths-based approaches to assessment. X Assist clients in developing mutually agreed upon goals and interventions to enhance well- being. X Assess family functioning, relationships and support needs in the context of the agency’s practice.

SOCW6520 (Field III) First 11 weeks Process Recording (Week 5) 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.

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 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

X Work with groups to assess needs and to inform group intervention goals and treatment strategies. X Assess ways you can participate in inter- professional and supervision meetings from the social work perspective. X Assess how other organizations assist with client needs and where there may be gaps in services. X 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:

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: RHS-15 for new arrival refugee adults as initial assessment; later will do a biopsychosocial assessment. Families: Participate in airport pick-up and initial welcome activities; work to assess family dynamics in relation to adjustment to US. Groups: Work with the mother s group, assess each client prior to group with pre-natal depression scale; ongoing assessment of group dynamics; coordinate the Peer Recovery Specialist Group of trained Community Health Workers, assessing how they understood the knowledge and how is applies to clients.

Organizations: Supervisor will direct intern to contact agencies to assess their services and resources that are relevant to our clients. Communities: Attend events as scheduled such as World Refugee Day in June, centennial celebrations late summer, and attend Women s Refugee Care or Refugee Dream Center events in fall. 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). 1st Goal This MSW intern will use appropriate assessment tools for testing and treatment in order to best serve refugee and immigration populations. 2nd Goal This MSW intern will review and observe the agencies assessment process, including all forms in order to gain knowledge on assessing clients. For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: 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 expected behaviors- Check ALL that apply AND add other activities specific to your agency.

Field Course Assignments Complete these in the course when assigned.

Individuals

a-Implements therapeutic interventions based on the strength’s 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 strength’s perspective, family culture, family systems theory, and evidence-based practice.

b- Utilizes appropriate resources, services, and interventions for families.

Groups

Uses professional ethics, knowledge, and evidence-based interventions in groups.

Organizations

Participates in opportunities to improve agency/organization service delivery that will support the needs of clients.

Communities

Explores and actively participates in opportunities to advocate for community services and support mental health services.

X Use agency-appropriate and developmentally- appropriate intervention strategies and techniques. X Use relevant prevention strategies with individuals, families, and groups. X Explore various evidence-based interventions and discuss those with your supervisor. X Intervene with families using appropriate family theories. X Explore and utilizes resources to provide holistic care. X Talk with supervisor about planning for termination or transitions with clients. X Consults with supervisor about ways to be involved in service delivery improvement at the agency. ☒Consults with supervisor about opportunities to be involved in advocacy. Add other activities here:

SOCW 6520 (Field III) First 11 weeks 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 focuses on intervention with assignments of blogs and process recordings.

Week 9 focuses on Termination with clients

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: Implement therapeutic interventions. Families: Practice strengths- based approach and connect families to community resources.

Groups: Use evidence- based interventions within group settings; participate in prevention strategies regarding substance use issues in our cultural orientation groups.

Organizations: Complete agency trainings in order to maintain competency; offer ideas about service improvement at the agency.

Communities: Advocate and participate in community activities that promote mental health awareness.

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). 1st Goal This MSW intern ill use appropriate treatment planning tools and inter entions based on the client s needs and agenc guidelines.

2nd Goal This MSW intern will successfully utilize interventions with clients to guide them through treatment and the termination process.

For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: 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 expected behaviors- Check ALL that apply AND add other activities specific to your agency.

Field Course Assignments Complete these in the course when assigned.

Individuals Evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic intervention strategies for with individuals Utilizes evaluation data to inform new intervention strategies. 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. 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

X Considers the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and makes changes to treatment plans as needed.

X Consults with supervisor about treatment plan outcomes to consider potential alternatives.

X Evaluate the effectiveness of social services provided organizations and communities and advocate where needed.

X Meet with clients to assess the progress of their goals and make changes in treatment plans as necessary.

X Participate in data collection, needs assessments, and other research efforts to inform advocacy or awareness initiatives.

Add other activities here:

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.

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: Reviewing monthly and quarterly treatment plan to evaluate if client has reached any goal milestones, including outcome questioning to measure effectiveness. Case note will be updated regularly.

Families: Consulting with case manages about family progress and the need for mental health services; coordinating check-in or assessments with clients and assess treatments.

Groups: Evaluate the effectiveness of group interventions via attendance, participation, engagement, conflict resolution.

Organizations: Evaluate the effectiveness of social services to support clients.

Communities: Evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of community services offered to clients.

For Students: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you understand how to evaluate clients and other systems (these goals should address areas of growth and professional development). 1st Goal This MSW intern will identify how the agency records client outcomes and how often treatment planning takes place.

2nd Goal This future social worker will evaluate treatment goals for review with all clients based on agency guidelines.

For Students: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation)

Signature Page

Valerie Carrington Valerie Carrington

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June 21 2021

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X Faculty Liaison's Signature

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X Date

X Field Instructor's Signature

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X Date

Anne Fortier, [email protected] Anne Fortier 6/21/21

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