Community Care

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Councils need more funding to manage the impact of Care Quality Commission (CQC) performance checks of adults’ services, sector leaders have warned. There will be no observation of practice by social workers or other professionals, such as occupational therapists.

Social Worker 59

Social Worker Government Therapist Social Services 59

University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Emily Henderson is Master level social worker who currently works for The Department of Corrections as a License Drug and Alcohol Therapist. Emily has been working in the field of Social work for a total of 13 years. She is now on track to become clinically licensed in the social work field by 2023.

LMSW 52

LMSW Justice and Corrections Criminal Justice Addiction 52

University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Emily Henderson is Master level social worker who currently works for The Department of Corrections as a License Drug and Alcohol Therapist. Emily has been working in the field of Social work for a total of 13 years. She is now on track to become clinically licensed in the social work field by 2023.

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LMSW Justice and Corrections Criminal Justice Addiction 52

Community Care

OCTOBER 23, 2023

There will be no observation of practice by social workers or other professionals, such as occupational therapists. ” For the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, president Beverley Tarka said: “Families up and down the country are facing constant struggles to get the support they need to care for loved ones.

Nursing Home 60

Nursing Home Social Worker Therapist Government 60

University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

“I believe that there needs to be improvements to equip providers and volunteers with the skills to be more trauma-informed and more appropriately attend to the holistic health and social service needs of refugees and their families,” Berthold says.

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Psychosocial Interviewing Mental Health University 52

Community Care

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

English councils increased their headcount of adult social workers, including agency staff, from 17,300 to 18,500 in the year to September 2023, a 7% boost, according to annual statistics released this week by Skills for Care. Over the same period, the social worker vacancy rate fell from 11.6%

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Social Worker Therapist Disability Hospitals 54

Community Care

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Social care leaders have criticised the delay, with Association of Directors of Adult Social Services president Sarah McClinton saying that it had left the sector entering a challenging winter with “no certainty, no plan and increasingly little time”. 13,000 people stuck in hospitals.

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Hospital Discharges Hospitals Recovery Therapist 52

Community Care

JUNE 17, 2022

At the same time, 65,000 people had been waiting at least six months for an assessment as of February this year, with many thousand others waiting for care packages and reviews, said an Association of Directors of Adult Social Services study published last month.

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Social Worker Consultation Government Therapist 66

Community Care

APRIL 28, 2023

Beverley Tarka this week became the first black president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) since its establishment in 2007. Taking the helm at ADASS at its annual spring seminar this week, the importance of her appointment – and her position as a role model for others – was not lost on Tarka.

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Hospital Discharges Diversity Disability Government 61

Community Care

MAY 25, 2023

There will be no observation of practice by social workers or other professionals, such as occupational therapists. The pilots come amid longstanding concerns from council leaders that the system risks setting councils up to fail because of what they see as inadequate levels of funding.

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Therapist Social Worker Government Social Services 47

Community Care

JUNE 9, 2023

In response to SWU’s research, social work leaders said they recognised the value of giving practitioners the opportunity to work part-time but struggled to do so because of service pressures. This is an opportunity and challenge for councils,” said ADASS joint chief executive Sheila Norris.

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Social Worker Interviewing Therapist Government 49

Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

As a Newly Qualified Social Worker a few years ago, I understood that to become effective at what I do as a social worker , there was a need for me to write good Care Act 2014 needs assessments. A needs assessment is carried out by social services to decide your care and support needs.

Interventional 52

Interventional Mental Health Social Worker Therapist 52

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Policy Advocate : They work to influence social policies, advocating for changes that benefit marginalised or disadvantaged populations. Community Organizer : Social workers may organise and mobilise communities to address social issues, promote social justice, and create positive change.

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Social Worker Treatment Planning Interventional Justice and Corrections 95

Community Care

APRIL 11, 2023

Another white paper commitment that has been retained is the introduction of “continuous professional development budgets for registered nurses, nursing associates, occupational therapists and other allied health professionals” However, the next steps paper has pledged CPD funding for “registered nurses and other eligible regulated (..)

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Government Social Worker Mental Health Counseling 54

Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Career Pathways Clinical psychologist, researcher, academic Social worker, therapist, counselor, advocate, practice educator, best interest assessor, approved mental health professional. In summary, psychology and social work are two distinct disciplines that have their own unique focuses.

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Social Worker Psychology Mental Health Interventional 52

Social Work Haven

MAY 31, 2023

Social workers offer a wide range of services, including counseling and therapy, individual and group sessions, to help people deal with emotional, psychological, and behavioural issues. Social workers advocate for their clients’ rights and requirements, ensuring they receive the support and services they require.

Case Management 52

Case Management Social Worker Healthcare Mental Health 52

University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

Mykah Knight, Individuals, Groups, and Families concentration I am currently following the two-year IGF track and plan to become a licensed clinical therapist that works with individuals, groups, and families who struggle with environmental stress, social justice issues, and chronic PTSD and/or other behavioral health disturbances.

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LMSW Justice and Corrections Schools Mental Health 52

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

CONTENT YOU WOULD LOVE TO READ ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN We’ll delve into the pivotal role of a master’s degree in social work (MSW) and the rigorous standards set in these programmes. For example, you may be able to pursue a career in mental health services or youth counselling.

Psychology 52

Psychology Social Worker Mental Health Clinic 52

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

AUGUST 20, 2024

Child Welfare Social Worker vs. Social Services Specialist III) Organization Type: (Government, Non-profit, For-profit, Outside social services) Setting: (School, Clinic, Hospital, etc.) I introduced her to the art therapist, which became a powerful outlet for her emotions.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Psychosocial Hospitals Diversity 130

Beyond Advocacy

MAY 2, 2023

She was being treated by a conventional therapist who diagnosed her with schizophrenia. She moved to New Mexico and began treatment with a nonconventional therapist who included taking walks and playing chess. Her “treatment” kept her in a state of anxiety. The practice has worked well with veterans.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Medicaid Foster Care Schizophrenia 52

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

JANUARY 20, 2021

For those students who have held on, the required social work internships have evolved dramatically. Social work students deliver services online, learn remotely, and show up to social services agencies in deep transition. If you’re a social worker reading this, hold on.

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Social Worker Child Welfare Justice and Corrections Confidentiality 130