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Utilizing Interprofessional Collaboration To Assist Clients And Communities With Disaster Relief, Baylen D. Bellamy

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

Hello and thank you for reading my capstone project, which focuses on utilizing interprofessional collaboration to assist clients and communities with disaster relief. My practicum placement was at a crisis center in the next town over. I shadowed and assisted staff with working with clients and the community. A natural disaster had occurred while I was at my practicum placement. Near the end of July in 2022 a massively, devastating flood had hit South Eastern KY and several surrounding counties. The flood happen so sudden people hardly had any warning. People’s homes, vehicles, animals, and personal belongings were washed away. …

Interprofessional Collaboration For Addiction Intervention In A Community College Setting, Cathi Smith

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

Substance abuse has become a major problem in our nation. It is no surprise that a great percentage of people have admitted that prior to their arrest they had either been drinking or using illicit drugs. When they commit these illegal acts, they then begin to cycle through the criminal justice system. It is also not obvious whether they have an AUD or SUD or that they are chemically dependent. In fact, some of them at this stage will still be in denial that there is even a problem, especially if the offense is something that does not come with …

Utilizing An Evidence-Based Treatment Program For Offenders With Mental Health Disorders To Demonstrate Interprofessional Social Work Practice, Erica Kessinger, Ann Callahan

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

Sixty-four percent of jail offenders, 54% of state prisoners, and 45% of federal prisoners have a mental illness (Taylor, 2022). Mental illness increases the risk of recidivism. Individuals with mental illness have limited access to appropriate treatment. They are more likely to respond negatively to the prison environment. This can lead to infractions and solitary confinement. In addition, 51% of incarcerated individuals, whether they received mental health treatment or not, are likely to experience recidivism (Pflueger et al., 2015). The practice of interprofessional social work inside the American prison system is desperately needed. The following paper proposes an evidence-based treatment …

Utilizing Interprofessional Collaboration In An Opioid Addiction Treatment Center, Lindsey K. Centers

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

This paper examines the practicum placement I've held for the duration of this semester. This paper discusses Behavioral Health Group's Level 1 outpatient substance abuse clinic. Behavioral Health Group is located in Richmond, Kentucky's rural Madison County. BHG Richmond offers Methadone, Suboxone, and Vivitrol Medication-Assisted Treatment. This paper explores the function of the social worker as a counselor and member of an interdisciplinary team. This paper examines the ethical models and skills that social workers can use to promote an effective treatment experience for patients who present to BHG Richmond, as well as the close monitoring from the beginning to …

Using Interprofessional Collaboration To Assist Refugees, Hannah E. Hoekstra

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

This capstone will demonstrate my competency and ability to use interprofessional collaboration with the nine Eastern Kentucky University (2022a) Master of Social Work (MSW) program interprofessional social work practice competencies. I will begin by describing my practicum setting and learning goals (EKU, 2022b) for the MSW program, as well as the two sub-groups within the agency I primarily worked with. Next, I will do a literature review of previously researched interprofessional collaboration with the two sub-groups, before demonstrating my practice of the nine competencies using my practicum experiences. I will then finally end with evaluating the effectiveness of interprofessional collaboration …

Finding Employment For Individuals With Disabilities Utilizing Interprofessional Collaboration, George G. Gaertner

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

This capstone is going to demonstrate my abilities to practice and apply all nine social work competencies. I will be conducting a case study on one of my clients that I have been able to assist during my time at my practicum placement. This capstone will begin by discussing my practicum placement and the agency's goals. The capstone will then thoroughly examine each competency as I describe how I have been able to utilize interprofessional social work practice and skills while working with my client. Lastly, this capstone will discuss the case outcome and how the outcomes were evaluated by …

Capstone: Interprofessional Collaboration, Caleb Dobbs

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

Interprofessional collaboration is vital in the social work profession. Working with an interprofessional team consisting of various professions and backgrounds is both challenging and rewarding when done correctly. There are numerous models and theories out there for best practices for interprofessional collaboration. This paper evaluates different facets of interprofessional teamwork as a client case study rooted in the nine competencies set forth by the CSWE at the micro, mezzo, and macro level. Topics such as Michelle P. Waiver program, Model for Interdisciplinary Collaboration, ethical dilemmas and violation, how to be culturally responsive, how to handle client termination, and using self-care …

Interprofessional Practice And Handling The First Break: A Case Study, Jalen D. Clemmons

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

Handling the first psychotic break can be a delicate process. In order to do so effectively, it is important to utilize the perspectives and disciplines offered within an inter-professional team. This paper is a case study revolving around the work done by an inter-professional treatment team at Eastern State Hospital.

Residential Case Management; Advanced Interprofessional Collaboration, Kaleia P. Spires

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

In the field of social work case management is an integrative process used by a social worker to meet a client’s complex needs by arranging for a client to get access to multiple services. Social workers in this role assess, make arrangements, coordinate, evaluate, collaborate, and advocate to ensure clients specific needs are met. Case management serves as an essential component of competent professional social work practice. Social workers in this role serve as members on an interprofessional team and may service a variety of settings such as hospitals, schools, healthcare facilities, shelters or residential setting, or even in private …

Utilizing Interprofessional Collaboration To Support And Broaden Perspectives Of First-Generation, Low-Income Students, Taylor Stratman

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

First-gen, low-income students face significant barriers when it comes to postsecondary education. In order to be successful, professionals working with this population has utilized value-led programming and provided expansions of their cultural perspectives.

The Development Of The Student Advisory Board In The Master’S Of Social Work Program At Eastern Kentucky University, Stephanie E. Burris

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

Over the past six months, a selection of Masters of Social Work (MSW) students at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) have been diving into program development mode through interprofessional collaboration to establish a firm foundation for the new Student Advisory Board (SAB). This capstone is an overview of the program planning from one student representative's perspective within the interprofessional team. This capstone will provide an overview of the program's development process, limitations, and suggestions for future directions. Attached is a copy of the SAB Handbook that was developed simultaneously with the capstone (see Appendix). Throughout the capstone, the SAB team will …

Application Of Cswe Competencies In Process Of Obtaining Carf Accreditation, Hannah L. Marquez-Hernandez

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

Alteri Behavioral Health achieved a 3-year CARF accreditation in July of 2022. This being the highest level of accreditation possible indicates that the agency demonstrated significant conformance to CARF standards and operates in a manner that is beneficial to clients served (CARF, 2022). The intention of this capstone is to demonstrate the application of CSWE competencies to the process undertaken by the interprofessional team to achieve the desired outcome of CARF accreditation. This process involved the development and implementation of agency policies and procedures. These policies and procedures were formulated based on input from the interprofessional team and application of …

Addressing The Information Gap About Gender Affirming Care, Leah Rousso

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

State legislatures across the country have made numerous attempts to pass bills that reflect a lack of understanding and empathy for transgender people (Branigin & Kirkpatrick, 2022). Social workers must be prepared to increase public awareness of the negative consequences for transgender people and society as a whole. One way to respond is to increase awareness. What the process of transitioning for a transgender person might look like, how to help someone who is looking for advice, and gain perspective of the emotional toll it may have on the individual. Therefore, this project will focus on addressing each of those …

Social Work In Mental Health And Interprofessional Collaboration, Keri L. Baker

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

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Clark/Floyd Crisis Intervention Team Capstone Project, Troy L. Mansfield

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

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Interprofessional Collaboration And The Use Of Social Work Competencies In Therapeutic Foster Care, Virginia Hall

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

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Msw Capstone, Angela Marple

Social Work Masters Capstone Projects

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A Virtue-Care Approach To Spiritually Sensitive Social Work., Ann M. Callahan

EKU Faculty and Staff Scholarship

Sensitivity to the importance of spirituality in social work practice has grown over the past thirty years (Kvarfordt, Sheridan, and Taylor, 2017; Oxhandler & Pargament, 2014). Research suggests that social workers often consider spirituality as an expression of cultural diversity, if not inherent to being human (Barker, 2007; Kvarfordt et al., 2017; Lun & Wai, 2015). Depending on how spirituality is defined or experienced, spirituality can be a source of strength or exacerbate suffering, particularly when a client is in crisis (Callahan, 2017). Social workers must be prepared to engage in spiritually sensitive social work (Cunningham & de Saussure, 2019; …

Swk 340: Exercise 5. Abstract For The Research Proposal, Erin Stevenson

SWK 340: Social Work Research Methods OER Collection

Purpose: This assignment focuses on writing a succinct abstract for a research proposal.

Designed around the open access textbook Scientific Inquiry in Social Work, by Dr. Matthew DeCarlo

Swk 340: Syllabus, Erin Stevenson

SWK 340: Social Work Research Methods OER Collection

Syllabus for SWK 340: Social Work Research Methods course.

Designed around the open access textbook Scientific Inquiry in Social Work, by Dr. Matthew DeCarlo

Swk 340: Research Study Proposal Guidelines, Erin Stevenson

SWK 340: Social Work Research Methods OER Collection

Purpose: The research study proposal is an opportunity for students to investigate a topic of interest to them and apply the knowledge they have learned through the course by writing a research paper. Students will submit elements of the proposal throughout the semester and receive feedback from the instructor on each exercise. These elements will be compiled to write the final research proposal. Any suggested edits that were provided to the students in assignment feedback should be made and included in the final proposal.

Designed around the open access textbook Scientific Inquiry in Social Work, by Dr. Matthew DeCarlo

Swk 340: Exercise 2. Writing The Literature Review For Your Research Proposal, Erin Stevenson

SWK 340: Social Work Research Methods OER Collection

Purpose: This assignment is an opportunity for you to combine the information you have compiled on your research topic into a cohesive narrative. The literature review is an organized way of presenting background information about the variables in your research question.

Designed around the open access textbook Scientific Inquiry in Social Work, by Dr. Matthew DeCarlo

Swk 340: Exercise 1. Writing The Research Question, Hypothesis And Problem Statement, Erin Stevenson

SWK 340: Social Work Research Methods OER Collection

Purpose: This goal of this assignment is to give you an opportunity to describe the research question and hypothesis that you have developed for your proposal. You will also provide a problem statement to explain why your question is feasible and relevant to social work. You will get feedback from your instructor on this exercise that will help as you further develop the research proposal.

Designed around the open access textbook Scientific Inquiry in Social Work, by Dr. Matthew DeCarlo

Swk 340: Exercise 4. Writing The Methods Section, Erin Stevenson

SWK 340: Social Work Research Methods OER Collection

Purpose: This assignment focuses on writing the methods section of your research proposal which includes sampling frame, study design, and data collection plan.

Designed around the open access textbook Scientific Inquiry in Social Work, by Dr. Matthew DeCarlo

Swk 340: Exercise 3. Ethical Considerations In The Research Study Proposal, Erin Stevenson

SWK 340: Social Work Research Methods OER Collection

Purpose: This assignment is an opportunity to consider the safety of participants in your research proposal. You will incorporate what you learned about research ethics from completing the CITI Human Subjects Protection Certification modules.

Designed around the open access textbook Scientific Inquiry in Social Work, by Dr. Matthew DeCarlo

Swk 340: Human Subjects Certification Guidelines, Erin Stevenson

SWK 340: Social Work Research Methods OER Collection

Complete the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Basic Course on Human Subjects Certification for this assignment. You will learn the history of human subjects protections and research ethics. EKU Institutional Review Board (IRB) (and almost any other university IRB) requires you to complete this certification every three years if you are conducting research approved by them.

Designed around the open access textbook Scientific Inquiry in Social Work, by Dr. Matthew DeCarlo

Swk 340: Course Schedule, Erin Stevenson

SWK 340: Social Work Research Methods OER Collection

Course schedule for SWK 340.

Designed around the open access textbook Scientific Inquiry in Social Work, by Dr. Matthew DeCarlo

Swk 225: Discussion Forum Topics, Erin Stevenson

SWK 225: Human Behavior in the Social Environment OER Collection

Discussion forum topics for SWK 225: Human Behavior in the Social Environment course.

Designed around the open access textbook Human Behavior and the Social Environment I, by Dr. Susan Tyler.

Swk 225: Case Review #2 Paper Guidelines, Erin Stevenson

SWK 225: Human Behavior in the Social Environment OER Collection

Case Review #2 Paper Guidelines for SWK 225: Human Behavior in the Social Environment course.

Designed around the open access textbook Human Behavior and the Social Environment I, by Dr. Susan Tyler.

Swk 225: Case Vignettes, Erin Stevenson

SWK 225: Human Behavior in the Social Environment OER Collection

Case Vignettes for SWK 225: Human Behavior in the Social Environment course.

Designed around the open access textbook Human Behavior and the Social Environment I, by Dr. Susan Tyler.