Walden University
Social Work and Human Services
MSW Advanced Clinical Practice Concentration Year Field Evaluation
Evaluatee McMorris, Bonita
Class group 2
Evaluator BALLENILLA, Esperanza MSW
Team 1
Rota on Bright Futures Ahead, LLC MD
Course MSW Concentra on - Adv Clin
Academic Year 2018/2019
Period 4
From 2019-05-28
To 2019-08-11
Log Date & Time 8/2/2019 5:17:39 PM
Dear Field Instructor: Below are ques ons regarding the field experience performance of the Walden University MSW
student you have been working with this term. Please complete all of the ques ons and, if a student receives a ra ng of 1 or
2 on any items in the sec on, also please give wri en feedback on what improvement needs to occur. If you wish to leave
the survey and come back to it later, please use the “Save Dra ” bu on at the bo om of the page. Please note that once you
submit the evalua on using the “Save Final” bu on, it will close and you will not be able to make changes. As part of this
process you need to review the evalua on with your student. The student can log in under his/her account, review the
evalua on, enter comments, and save them. If you have any ques ons about comple ng this evalua on feel free to contact
field.coordinator@waldenu.edu. Thank you again for all that you do.
Please summarize the student's primary responsibili es:
Ms. McMorris' primary responsibilities include: Conducting Intake assessments and
screenings for eligibility for services, conducting behavioral observations,
creating treatment, and discharge planning, group work, family consultation,
residential resourcing and placements, coordinating continuum of care, and psychosocial assessments. Additionally, she is responsible for conducting chart reviews,
assisting with program evaluations, assisting with corporate compliance tasks,
attending and assisting in networking and recruitment activities/events, and
participating in all team meetings and interdisciplinary meetings that pertain to
her caseload.
Please rate the student on each of the following competencies using the following scale:
5
4
3
2
1
Demonstrates a high level of competency
Clearly demonstrates competency
Demonstrates minimal level of competency
Demonstrates inadequate level of competency
Fails to demonstrate even minimal competency
Have not had an opportunity to observe (Only use this choice if the student has not had the opportunity to demonstrate
NA
the skill. Do not use if the student has had an opportunity but did not demonstrate the skill—this would be rated as “1”.)
Competency 1 - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
5 = highly competent, 4 = clearly competent, 3 = minimally competent, 2 = inadequately competent, 1 = fail, NA = not
observed
Score
5
5
5
5
5
4
Criteria
1. Makes clinically appropriate decisions based on the NASW Code of Ethics, and other local, state, and federal legal
statutes and regula ons.
2. Iden fies and manages personal values to provide clinical service delivery, according to professional values and
standards.
3. Incorporates professional behavior when engaging clients, families, colleagues, and other professionals.
4. Evaluates the ethical and appropriate use of technology to facilitate delivery of clinical social work services.
5. Integrates principles of supervision and consulta on to guide professional judgement and behavior.
6. Demonstrates professional development by iden fying the specialized skills and knowledge needed to prac ce
clinical social work.
Please provide over-all feedback on this competency:
Ms.McMorris has effectively demonstrated reflection and self regulation to manage
personal values while maintaining professionalism during service delivery. She
maintains professional behaviors, appearance, and oral and written communication.
Ms.McMorris applies legal statues and regulations, along with CARF International
Accreditation standards to her ethical decision making and service delivery.
Competency 2 - Engage Diversity and Difference in Prac ce
5 = highly competent, 4 = clearly competent, 3 = minimally competent, 2 = inadequately competent, 1 = fail, NA = not
observed
Score
4
4
4
Criteria
7. Demonstrates cultural awareness by recognizing and integra ng diverse popula ons’ varying values, culture,
norms, and beliefs throughout the therapeu c process.
8. Demonstrates cultural humility by managing personal biases when partnering with clients.
9. Communicates in a culturally responsive way recognizing various community structures, norms, and values.
Please provide over-all feedback on this competency:
Ms.McMorris always acknowledges the cultural values, norms and beliefs when
providing services to clients. She readily recognizes the clients as experts in
their cultural beliefs and seeks information from the client and also performs her
own research into the culture itself to gain a better understanding. Ms.McMorris
also uses supervision time to dialogue on how she managed her biases during her
interactions with the client. Additionally, Ms.McMorris has been working towards
personal and professional boundaries when interacting with clients as she has
identified this as an area of improvement.
Competency 3 - Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Jus ce
5 = highly competent, 4 = clearly competent, 3 = minimally competent, 2 = inadequately competent, 1 = fail, NA = not
observed
Score
NA
5
Criteria
10. Examines the effects of oppression, discrimina on, structural social inequality, and historical trauma on
clients/cons tuents and their systems to guide interven on planning.
11. Chooses social work clinical prac ces that promote human rights and social, economic, and environmental
jus ce.
Please provide over-all feedback on this competency:
Ms. McMorris has been identifying privilege, racism, and economical factors that our
client population experience and how that impacts them and their communities. She
demonstrates excellent advocacy skills for her clients and empowers clients to selfadvocacy and promotes self-sufficiency.
Competency 4 - Engage In Prac ce-informed Research and Research-informed Prac ce
5 = highly competent, 4 = clearly competent, 3 = minimally competent, 2 = inadequately competent, 1 = fail, NA = not
observed
Score
Criteria
NA 12. Cri cally evaluates evidence based and “best prac ce” treatment interven ons.
NA 13. Develops clinical interven on plans based on the best available research and “best prac ces”.
Please provide over-all feedback on this competency:
Next Semester
Competency 5 - Engage in Policy Prac ce
5 = highly competent, 4 = clearly competent, 3 = minimally competent, 2 = inadequately competent, 1 = fail, NA = not
observed
Score
4
4
Criteria
14. Cri cally evaluates and creates awareness about agency and/or government policies and regula ons that impact
the well-being of clients.
15. Applies cri cal thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that support the needs of clients who
present for clinical services.
Please provide over-all feedback on this competency:
Ms. McMorris demonstrates an understanding of the State regulatory laws and
Accreditation standards that guide our practice. She has demonstrated an critical
understanding how these impact the well-being of our client population.
Competency 6 - Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organiza ons, and Communi es
5 = highly competent, 4 = clearly competent, 3 = minimally competent, 2 = inadequately competent, 1 = fail, NA = not
observed
Score
Criteria
Individuals
4
16. Uses empathy, reflec on, and interpersonal skills to engage diverse clients in the therapeu c process.
Families
17. Uses empathy, reflec on, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of human behavior and the social environment
4
and family systems to engage with families.
Groups
18. Uses empathy, reflec on, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of group dynamics to engage group members in
4
the group process.
4
19. Engages with inter-professional teams and stakeholders associated with clients' care.
Organiza ons
5
20. Engages with organiza ons that provide services, support, advocacy, and resources to support to clients.
Communi es
21. Iden fies and ac vely par cipates in opportuni es to communicate with community leaders and members
NA
about community service gaps for clients.
Please provide over-all feedback on this competency:
Ms. McMorris is attentive to the verbal and behavioral reactions of clients she
partners with and seeks the client's feedback if she observes any discomfort. She
has facilitated and co-facilitated groups where she has demonstrated her competency
She utilizes her supervision time to discuss her experiences and solicit feedback
and guidance.
Competency 7 - Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organiza ons, and Communi es
5 = highly competent, 4 = clearly competent, 3 = minimally competent, 2 = inadequately competent, 1 = fail, NA = not
observed
Score
Criteria
Individuals
4
22. Conducts clinical assessments that provide informa on about the biopsychosocial-spiritual needs of clients.
23. Uses cri cal thinking to apply the strengths perspec ve and theories of human behavior and the social
4
environment when analyzing and interpre ng assessment informa on in a clinical se ng.
Score
Criteria
24. Develops mutually agreed-upon evidence-based therapeu c interven ons that consider culture, values, and
4
safety.
Families
25. Conducts family assessments to understand family roles, func oning, rela onships, resources, and support
4
needs.
26. Uses cri cal thinking to apply theories of family systems when analyzing and interpre ng family func oning,
4
support, and dynamics.
Groups
27. Iden fies the professional social work role in inter-professional and supervision group mee ngs and assesses
4
how that role contributes to the group's purpose.
28. Assesses the func oning and needs of professional and/or client focused groups, and considers the best
4
interven on strategies, based on professional knowledge and ethics.
Organiza ons
NA 29. Assesses how the agency’s mission, structure, vision, connect to client outcomes.
NA 30. Uses cri cal thinking to consider the strengths and limita ons of therapeu c services provided to clients.
Communi es
31. Develops knowledge about community resources, resources, governance, poli cal climate, and ini a ves to
NA
support mental health.
32. Uses cri cal thinking to consider the strengths and limita ons of the community and how those impact the
NA
func oning of clients.
Please provide over-all feedback on this competency:
Ms. McMorris has been developing her assessment skills. She understands the agency's
assessment tools and conducts assessments accurately. Ms. McMorris was able to
describe the theoretical framework that she applied in her work with adults with cooccurring disorders.
Competency 8 - Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organiza ons, and Communi es
5 = highly competent, 4 = clearly competent, 3 = minimally competent, 2 = inadequately competent, 1 = fail, NA = not
observed
Score
Criteria
Individuals
33. Implements therapeu c interven ons based on the strengths perspec ve, biopsychosocial needs, and current
4
theories appropriate for the se ng and client needs.
4
34. U lizes appropriate resources and services for clients.
Families
35. Implements family interven ons based on the strengths perspec ve, family culture, family systems theory, and
4
evidence-based prac ce.
4
36. U lizes appropriate resources, services, and interven ons for families.
Groups
4
37. Uses professional ethics, knowledge, and evidence-based interven ons in groups.
Organiza ons
38. Par cipates in opportuni es to improve agency/organiza on service delivery that will support the needs of
4
clients.
Communi es
39. Explores and ac vely par cipates in opportuni es to advocate for community services and support mental
NA
health services.
Please provide over-all feedback on this competency:
Ms. McMorris utilizes a strengths based approach across all clients to include
individuals,families, and groups in her delivery of services.
Competency 9 – Evaluates with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organiza ons, and Communi es
5 = highly competent, 4 = clearly competent, 3 = minimally competent, 2 = inadequately competent, 1 = fail, NA = not
observed
Score
Criteria
Individuals:
4
40. Evaluates the effec veness of therapeu c interven on strategies for with individuals.
4
41. U lizes evalua on data to inform new interven on strategies.
Families
4
42. Evaluates the effec veness of interven on strategies used to improve family func oning and support.
4
43. U lizes evalua on data to inform new interven on strategies and resources.
Groups
NA 44. Evaluates the effec veness of group related processes.
NA 45. U lizes evalua on data to inform future group processes.
Organiza ons
NA 46. Evaluates the effec veness of social services and interven on strategies provided by agencies to support clients.
NA 47. U lizes evalua on data to inform advocacy ini a ves to improve services.
Communi es
NA 48. Evaluates the effec veness of community services and resources for clients and their families.
NA 49. U lizes evalua on data to inform advocacy ini a ves.
Please provide over-all feedback on this competency:
Ms. McMorris reviews the last assessment tool to determine the progress of the
client's goals to prepare for the next visit with her client.
The Student has reviewed this evalua on, and has entered his/her password as acknowledgement.
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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MSW Advanced Clinical Concentration -Student Learning Agreement
Walden University -- Barbara Solomon School of Social Work and Human Services --Social Work Program
Used with SOCW 6520 and SOCW 6530
Agency Name: Mercy Ardmore Senior Behavioral Health Unit
Agency Address: 1011 14th Avenue NW, Ardmore, OK 73401
Student Information
Name: Bonita McMorris
Walden Email:
bonita.mcmorris@waldenu.edu
Phone: (443) 250-9950
Academic Term
Summer 2019 and Fall 2019
Instructor/Supervisor
Information
Name: Esperanza Ballenilla, LMSW
Email:
eballenilla@brightfuturesahead.com
Phone: (410) 744-1340
Faculty Liaison Information
Agency Info
Name: Dr. Nicole Cavanagh
Description: Mental
Email:
Health Agency
nicole.cavanagh@mail.waldenu.edu
Phone: (803) 604-0121
Course Number
SOCW 6520-9
Population Served:
Youth, Adolescents (5 y
ears to 17 years) and
Adults (18 years and
older)
Proposed Schedule: Mon-Thurs - 8 am to 2 pm (weekends when applicable)
Describe what your regular tasks will be at the agency: Behavioral observations, treatment planning, and discharge
planning, group work, family consultation, residential resourcing and placements, coordinating continuum of care,
psychosocial assessments.
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 Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
a- Makes clinically appropriate decisions based on
the NASW Code of Ethics, and other local, state,
and federal legal statutes and regulations.
Adhere to ethical standards outlined by the
NASW and other social work organizations
b- Identifies and manages personal values to
provide clinical service delivery, according to
professional values and standards.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignments:
Self-Assessment Assignment (Week1)
Discuss personal values in supervision when
they conflict with the values of the profession and
adjust practice as needed.
Blog post on confidentiality (Week 2)
Blog Post safety in field (Week 3)
c-Incorporates professional behavior when
engaging clients, families, colleagues, and other
professionals.
Recognize personal triggers that could impede
effectiveness with clients. Discuss those triggers
with your supervisor.
d- Evaluate the ethical and appropriate use
technology to facilitate delivery of clinical social
work services
Discuss case scenarios with my supervisor and
faculty liaison that require ethical reasoning.
Seek guidance when you experience and ethical
dilemma.
Blog Post on Supervision (Week 4)
Blog on Ethics (Week 5)
Use of Self Blog (Week 8)
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.
Maintain professional boundaries with clients
and others and discuss and potential boundary
challenges in supervision.
Use professional communication and
interaction with clients, colleagues, and others.
Recognize your professional responsibility to
the client, the profession, and the agency.
Adhere to agency polices 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:
Adhered to NASW, State of MD COMAR and
CARF accreditation guidelines for personal and
professional values.
Communicated with supervisor, management,
office personnel, community members / partners
and clients in a professional manner.
Completed new hire onboading process with
training, medical, first aid, etc.
Adhered to policies and procedures of agency,
received training on agency HER and assisted in
developing HER add-ons for information needed
for agency service delivery.
Sought guidance from supervisor when needed
and for weekly supervision.
Discussed with supervisor the role of personal
triggers in mental health.
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 specific)?
After reviewing the Agency activities and field course assignments, I believe that this format will allow for my professional
development to not only advocate for my clients but ensure a strong foundation to facilitate sessions following the guidelines of
the NASW. Currently, the area I need improvement is on boundaries. This is because it is so hard to feel sorry for what a person Is
going through and not try to help as much as you can.
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).
1. To use research for my client intervention
2. To promote the dignity of my clients self-worth at all times
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Question for Instructor:
1. What is the agency position on the therapeutic relationship between the intern and the client?
2. How do you assign caseloads to your interns?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation).
Per evaluation: Ms. McMorris has effectively demonstrated reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values while maintaining
professionalism during service delivery. She maintains professional behaviors, appearance, and oral and written communication. Ms.
McMorris applies legal statues and regulations, along with CARF International Accreditation standards to her ethical decision making and
service delivery.
At BFA we believe that our interns should have the opportunity to learn in a hands-on person-centered environment for our
clients. We typically give a case load of 10 clients for our interns to follow through their internship. We assign caseloads based
on the needs of the clients and based on each therapist’s strengths.
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 Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
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.
c- Communicates in a culturally responsive way
recognizing various community structures, norms,
and values.
Practice with those who are different from you
based on age, SES, color, culture, disability,
ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
Discuss in supervision and in class the
strengths of engaging diversity and the challenges
you have when engaging difference.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignments:
Agency Assignment – describe the population
(Week 4)
Diversity Blog (Week 7)
Engage in self-refection about personal biases
related to client population and discuss with
supervisor and be able to demonstrate that you
can have a personal view and a professional view
in practice.
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:
Drafted agency cultural competency plan for
annual review.
Facilitated various groups children, adolescents,
and adult from different back grounds.
Discussion of biases and how it could show up in
session. Attended inhouse training on diversity
and cultural competency importance.
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage
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)?
These Agency Activities will help me develop professionally by allowing me to engage with diverse clients and meeting them
where they are. This will be accomplished by taking my ego and biases out of the situation and allowing the client to be heard.
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).
1. I would like to learn how to write a cultural competency plan.
2. I would like to learn about the role of statistics and how they apply to program development.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
1. Will I be able to learn about Corporate Compliance and how it impacts the agency?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation).
The student will be able to learn each aspect of the agency corporate structure to promote professional development. The
student will be able to work with each member of the corporate staff to see how each entity operates.
Per evaluation:
Ms. McMorris always acknowledges the cultural values, norms and beliefs when providing services to clients. She readily recognizes the
clients as experts in their cultural beliefs and seeks information from the client and also performs her own research into the culture itself
to gain a better understanding. Ms. McMorris also uses supervision time to dialogue on how she managed her biases during her
interactions with the client. Additionally, Ms. McMorris has been working towards personal and professional boundaries when interacting
with clients as she has identified this as an area of improvement.
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 Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
a-Examines the effects of oppression,
discrimination, structural social inequality, and
historical trauma on clients/constituents and their
systems to guide intervention planning.
Identify barriers clients face when accessing
services at my agency or at other agencies and
discuss during supervision.
b- Chooses social work clinical practices that
promote human rights and social, economic, and
environmental justice.
Develop a plan to learn about the effects of
oppression, discrimination, inequality, and trauma
on clients.
Use evidence-based practices that consider
the unique challenges clients have when faced
with oppression, discrimination, social inequality,
and historical trauma.
Discuss with supervisor about how social,
economic, and environmental factors affect client
outcomes.
Work with instructor/supervisor to engage
advocacy for needs and services for clients.
Collaborate with a local or national
organization that advocates for your population.
Add other activities here:
Discussions on trauma, stigmas and inequality of
mental health with clients, supervisor and staff.
Created a support group for clients to promote
their self-sufficiency and help break the stigma of
mental health.
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)?
I would use the activities and learning from my field placement to assist my clarity in seeing what privilege, racism, and
economical factors impact society. I believe this will aid in my development when working with individuals and communities.
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)
1. I would like to engage with a politician to advocate for clients to promote some type of social change.
2. I would like to learn to write grants for a new program for the agency
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Instructor:
1. How does your agency partner with other organizations to promote social change?
2. Do you support training of your staff for professional development related to the core competency?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation)
BFA partners with various community partners to provide a continuum of care for our population. By building these
relationships we are able to meet the clients where they are to provide quality services. We provide staff development
trainings on-site and off-site for our clinicians for the use of evidenced-based practices for our client to remain current on
treatment.
Per evaluation:
Ms. McMorris has been identifying privilege, racism, and economical factors that our client population experience and how that impacts
them and their communities. She demonstrates excellent advocacy skills for her clients and empowers clients to self-advocacy and
promotes self-sufficiency.
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 Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
a-. Critically evaluates evidence based and “best
Research the evidence-based treatment
interventions associated with the context of your
agency.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignment:
Use critical thinking to evaluate the benefits
and challenges of the evidence-based
interventions used with clients. Discuss your
ideas with your supervisor.
SOCW6530 (Field IV) Assignment:
practice” treatment interventions
b- Develops clinical intervention plans based on
the best available research and “best practices”.
Intervention Treatment Plan Assignment
Intervention Treatment Plan Assignment part II
Develop treatment plans for clients that are
evidence-based.
Add other activities here:
N/A – Next Semester
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)?
After the review of this section of the core competencies I will use my strength in research to explore evidenced based
intervention to use for clients progress. This will aid in gaining more knowledge on the best practices available for clients
diagnosis. I hope to develop stronger writing skills to write treatment plans for clients to help them promote change.
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).
1. I would like to write a treatment plan based on clients diagnosis.
2. I would like implement treatment plans based on clients needs, strengths and weaknesses.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
1. Do you use a treatment planner like Wiley practice planner or the DSM-5 to drive your treatment plans?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation).
Per evaluation: Next semester
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 Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
a- Critically evaluates and creates awareness
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignment:
about agency and/or government policies and
regulations that impact the well-being of clients.
Consider policies that affect the lives of your
clients and discuss those challenges with your
supervisor.
b- Applies critical thinking to analyze, formulate,
and advocate for policies that support the needs
of clients who present for clinical services
Use critical thinking to examine the negative
impact of policies on clients and advocate when
needed.
Social Problem/Policy Assignment
Explore how social problems are connected to
social policy.
Week 10 focuses on Organizational Policy
SOCW6530 (Field IV) Assignment:
Explore how agency funding is connected to
policy.
Agency Funding and Policy Implication
Assignment
Add other activities here:
Reviewed agency’s P&P with COO and discussed
and adverse effect of policies for clients.
Research social problems within the community
and funding sources the for-profit agency could
take advantage of for service delivery.
Assisted in revision of CARF accreditation
standards for agencies annual review.
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)?
This overview will help me engage in the agency’s policy practice by being on-boarded with the pre-employment process like any
other employee although I am an intern who doesn’t receive financial contributions. I had to complete the same agency policy and
procedures health and safety, background check, safety plans, etc before I was accepted into the organization.
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).
1. I would like how to write policy and procedures.
2. I would like to find how various socioeconomic classes navigate mental health due to insurance.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
N/A
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation)
Per evaluation:
Ms. McMorris demonstrates an understanding of the State regulatory laws and Accreditation standards that guide our practice. She has
demonstrated an critical understanding how these impact the well-being of our client population.
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
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.
Groups
a-Uses 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.
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors – Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) –First 11 weeks
Show care, empathy, and genuineness with
clients to initiate therapeutic relationships.
Use a strengths-based approach when
engaging with individuals, groups, and families.
Use active listening and other engagement
skills.
Consult with organizations to assist with client
needs.
☒Engage in professional communication in
interprofessional team meetings from the social
work perspective.
Process Recording (Week 5)
Process Recording (Week 7)
Week 9 focuses on Individual, Family, and Group
contexts
SOCW6530 (Field IV)- Second 11 weeks
Week 1 & Week 2 Focus on Engagement
Blog on Engagement (Week 2)
Process Recording (Week 3)
Connect and work with community
organizations that provide services related to the
clients you serve.
Add other engagement activities:
Used active listening and social work skills during
session with individuals and families.
Attended local meeting with community partners
to meet client needs.
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: By using my core social work skills, to include communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
Families: By using social work skills to promote cohesion in the family to assist as a unit for clients mental health success.
Groups: I will engage by meeting the clients where they are and using my core social work skills. I will develop groups with my
supervisors guidance.
Communities: I would engage by attending, community meeting, attending parent teacher conferences or government round
table meetings.
Organizations: I would engage by trying to learn the structure of the organization and its impact on clients and community.
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).
1. Listening effectively
2. Building trust with my clients
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
N/A
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation)
Per evaluation:
Ms. McMorris is attentive to the verbal and behavioral reactions of clients she partners with and seeks the client's feedback if she observes
any discomfort. She has facilitated and co-facilitated groups where she has demonstrated her competency She utilizes her supervision time
to discuss her experiences and solicit feedback and guidance.
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 Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
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 evidencebased therapeutic interventions that consider
culture, values, and safety.
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
Utilize agency appropriate forms, tools, and
processes to complete clinical assessments.
SOCW6520 (Field III) – First 11 weeks
Process Recording (Week 5)
Utilize developmentally, and strengths-based
approaches to assessment.
Assist clients in developing mutually agreed
upon goals and interventions to enhance wellbeing.
Assess family functioning, relationships and
support needs in the context of the agency’s
practice.
Work with groups to assess needs and to
inform group intervention goals and treatment
strategies.
Assess ways you can participate in interprofessional and supervision meetings from the
social work perspective.
Assess how other organizations assist with
client needs and where there may be gaps in
services.
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:
Completed intakes, assessments, psychosocials,
treatment plans, discharges, etc.
Follow person-centered approach of agency.
Implemented agency mission, visio, goals, etc for
group meetings.
Attended community and county meetings for
agency.
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.
b- Uses critical thinking to consider the strengths
and limitations of the community and how those
impact the functioning of clients
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: I would assess individually unless there is an authorized historian available
Families: I would use a genogram during assessment
Groups: I would make sure to assess the induvial and let the group be a support for change
Organizations: I would use a SWOT analysis to assess their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Communities: I would use a community needs assessment based on the strengths, needs and culture of the community.
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).
1. I would like to conduct family session
2. I would like to work with restorative practices with clients
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
1. Are all psychosocial forms standardized or are they agency specific?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during supervision)
Per evaluation:
Ms. McMorris has been developing her assessment skills. She understands the agency's assessment tools and conducts assessments
accurately. Ms. McMorris was able to describe the theoretical framework that she applied in her work with adults with cooccurring
disorders.
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
Individuals
Agency Activities to help you achieve the Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) First 11 weeks
a-Implements therapeutic interventions based
on the strengths 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 strengths 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.
Use agency-appropriate and developmentallyappropriate intervention strategies and
techniques.
Week 9 focuses on Individuals, Families, and
Groups
Use relevant prevention strategies with
individuals, families, and groups.
Discuss with supervisor evidence-based practices
used in agency setting
Explore various evidence-based interventions
and discuss those with your supervisor.
SOCW 6530 (Field IV) Second 11 weeks
Intervene with families using appropriate
family theories.
Weeks 5 and 6 focus on intervention with
assignments of blogs and process recordings.
Week 9 focuses on Termination with clients
Explore and utilizes resources to provide
holistic care.
Talk with supervisor about planning for
termination or transitions with clients.
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.
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.
Add other activities here:
Located housing, financial resources and
substance abuse programs for clients.
Exit / termination strategies discussed with
supervisor and implemented with clients.
Explained and used professional ethics,
knowledge in small group adults and children.
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: Engage with clients on a weekly basis to work on therapeutic goals.
Families: I will engage with families on a monthly basis to facilitate family sessions.
Groups: I will engage with in a co-facilitation model per agency guidelines.
Organizations: I will attend community meeting s which reinforce agency goals.
Communities: I will engage by attending community events or assisting with scheduling community activities for clients
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).
1. I would like to have more training on the DSM-V with diagnosing and interventions.
2. I would like to have a n open line of communication with my supervisor.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Instructor:
1. Do you provide DSM-V training?
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation)
Per evaluation:
Ms. McMorris utilizes a strengths based approach across all clients to include individuals, families, and groups in her delivery of services.
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 Field Course Assignments – Complete
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
these in the course when assigned.
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
Individuals
Evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic
intervention strategies for with individuals
Considers the effectiveness of therapeutic
interventions and makes changes to
treatment plans as needed.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) First 11 weeks
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
Evaluates the effectiveness of community services
and resources for clients and their families.
Utilizes evaluation data to inform advocacy
initiatives
Consults with supervisor about treatment
plan outcomes to consider potential
alternatives.
Evaluate the effectiveness of social
services provided organizations and
communities and advocate where needed.
Meet with clients to assess the progress of
their goals and make changes in treatment
plans as necessary.
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.
Participate in data collection, needs
assessments, and other research efforts to
inform advocacy or awareness initiatives.
Add other activities here:
Weekly supervision meetings.
Weekly sessions with clients and review of visits
with supervisor.
Worked on data collection for CARF
Accreditation for outcomes.
Met with treatment teams for progress and
update of treatment plans after expiration.
Assisted in developing treatment plans with
interventions and documenting on effectiveness
monthly within the clients monthly summary.
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: Evaluate the progress of the goals and improved functioning of clients.
Families: Evaluate with monthly encounters with family to insure implementation of goals
Groups: Evaluate with surveys to track outcomes.
Organizations: Evaluate using performance measurements per agency guidelines.
Communities: I would use quantitative data collection with closed ended questions like a questionnaire.
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).
1. I would like to be able to use an assessment to track progress.
2. I would like to participate in the development of psychosocial and treatment plan process.
For Students: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
N/A
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation)
Per evaluation:
Ms. McMorris reviews the last assessment tool to determine the progress of the client's goals to prepare for the next visit with her client.
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