Developing Evidence-Based Generalist Practice Skills

Developing Evidence-Based Generalist Practice Skills

An essential overview of the core skills needed by everysocial work practitioner

Developing Evidence-Based Generalist Practice Skillsfeatures contributions from top scholars in social work practice,presenting essential information for the ethical and effectivepractice of social work. This clearly written guide providesstep-by-step guidance for using evidence-based practice to makejoint decisions with clients about assessment and treatment optionsthrough a careful consideration of the best available researchevidence, the client's preferences and values, professional ethicalstandards, and other key issues.

Comprehensive and straightforward, this book addressesfoundational practice skills expected of all social workpractitioners, including:

• Evidence-based practice
• Trauma-informed practice
• Interviewing skills
• Problem identification, contracting, and case planning
• Case management
• Advocacy
• Crisis intervention
• Practice evaluation
• Termination, stabilization, and continuity of care

Each chapter begins with an overarching question and "what if"scenarios, and ends with a set of suggested key terms, onlineresources, and discussion questions. Designed as a foundation-levelsocial work education text for undergraduate and graduate studentsin social work programs, this book meets the Council on Social WorkEducation's (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards(EPAS) for a thorough and up-to-date presentation of core socialwork skills featuring in-depth scholarship.