STEPHEN
F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL
OF SOCIAL WORK
BSW/MSW
Program
SWK Field
Instruction
R.
Bruce McNellie, Ph.D.,LCSW-S,DCSW,LPC-S,LMFT
(936)560-9437;
936 371 2910 (cell)
Welcome
to the world of the Social Work Field Placement. This a reference page for
those taking SWK 470/480/490 (BSW), and SWK 519, SWK 529 (Foundation MSW), and
SWK 539, SWK 540, SWK 541 (Specialized Practice MSW). Make sure you know which
section you are in as each has its own manual and required forms. Forms have
changed for this year so examine them carefully to make sure you are using the
correct ones.
The
forms are in the manuals listed in the links below.
The
foundation manual for the BSW program is for sections: SWK 480/490 and the
forms are included in the manual bswmanual.docx.
The
foundation manual for the MSW program, SWK 519/529 is mswmanual529.docx.
The
manual for the specialized MSW III program is for SWK 539/540/541 and it is
here mswmanual539.docx. �
https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
Link
to some information about process recording in the field of social work
http://socialwork.wayne.edu/field/pdf/process_recording_explanation_example.pdf
General
notes for students and field placement supervisors:
Supervision/supervised
relationship: Two levels, the field supervisor, the liaison. What you need to
do with each? Manual and self starting
focus.
Socialization
to the profession: How to acclimate to the culture of the specific agency?
Required
Reading: Review readings in concurrent courses
Read,
read, read. Read aloud, listen to recordings, take advantage of travel.
Process
weekly challenges and successes in field.
Ask
questions, don�t think I am too embarrassed to show my depth of ignorance. You
are ignorant (lacking facts and background). Ignorant is not stupid. Stupid is
to avoid asking for help when it is needed.
Topics
and concepts to be reviewed prior to seminar and discussion relative to
practice in the agency:
Multi
level
practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities
Much
depends on your placement. Examples to show breadth and diversity of placements:
From dialysis unit to CPS.
Ecological
systems perspective: No man is an island. Think how clients are affected by
everything, biology, family, friends, neighbors, education.
Multi
theory-open selection of theories: Nothing is off base. And you are responsible
for learning what is needed!!! Eclectic approach.
Problem focus/problem solving process:
Strengths
perspective and application of the problem solving
process.
Rural
Perspective/ Global context: What does rural have to do with your preparation
at SFASU?
Person
in the environment : What does this mean?
Inter-professional
social work: How to get along? Purpose of meetings? No one ever does anything
that does not make sense at the time.
Understanding
the agency: mission, goals, services, and service: clients, recipients,
patients
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Self-understanding/self assessment: Professional developmental of self
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Process
students� weekly challenges and successes in field:
What
barriers might be encountered? What is it the agency needs from you? Self guided learning environment.
Topics
and concepts to be reviewed prior to seminar and discussion relative to
practice in the agency: Dress code, timeliness, concept of learning, listening,
and reflection (no why do�s�)
Developing
interpersonal skills: Watch, watch, watch, listen, listen, listen, engage,
engage, engage (with permission, but offer)�
�Professional
use of self� in the agency: What does this mean.
Roles/functions
of social worker and other professionals in the agency: Why use social workers?
Using
supervision; a resource for professional growth/development: points to remember
about being a good supervisee.
Identifying
values and ethics: personal, professional, agency, and the social work
profession: basic moral principles Autonomy, Nonmaleficence, Beneficence,
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Developing
an individual learning contract/ self-awareness.
For additional
readings and test preparation for the LMSW/LCSW exam: mcnellie.com/525