Boundary spanning : an ecological reinterpretation of social work practice in health and mental health systems / Toba Schwaber Kerson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kerson, Toba Schwaber.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical social work.

Psychiatric social work.

Physical Description:

xix, 455 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Columbia University Press, [2002]

Summary:

An understanding of the most important laws and ethical issues that have shaped the profession is essential for the effective practice of social work. The book includes critical information regarding the systems and organizations in which social workers practice; the nature of the relationship between social workers and clients/consumers/communities; planning, contracting, and strategizing functions; intervention techniques using advocacy, brief work, case management, and group work; and evaluation.

Contents:

1 Introduction: Boundaries and Barriers 1

2 Developing an Ecological Perspective 11

3 Legal and Ethical Issues 49

4 The Place of the Social Worker in Health and Mental Health Systems 87

5 The Power of the Relationship Between the Social Worker and the Client System 143

6 The Nature and Tools of Assessment 199

7 Social Work Interventions: Planning, Contracting, Setting Goals, Developing Objectives, Strategizing, and Working in Teams 259

8 Social Work Practice Interventions: Advocacy, Brief Work, Case Management, and Work with Groups 305

9 The Evaluation of Social Work Practice in Health and Mental Health Systems 359.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [405]-436) and indexes.

ISBN:

0231110367

OCLC:

47074825