Once You Graduate And Obtain Your First Job Out Of Your Mast
Once You Graduate And Obtain Your First Job Out Of Your Master of Soc
Once you graduate and obtain your first job out of your Master of Social Work program, you may be asked to identify the gaps in services at your new agency. You may be asked to create a new group or help to identify a new evidence-based intervention that can be introduced to the clients. Understanding how to research the current literature, and then choose and evaluate an intervention, is an important component of being a successful social worker. For this course, you have researched new and interesting interventions that are currently being used with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Further, you have explored the importance of connecting theory to practice.
For this Assignment, you will practice steps in Evidence-Based Practice. You will think of a practice problem, conduct a literature review on available research, evaluate the evidence to determine which intervention to use, and consider client values and your clinical expertise. You will also reflect on your goals for the client and how to measure change. To prepare, choose a population of interest—children, adolescents, adults, or the elderly—and a presenting problem such as depression, family conflict, or homelessness. Conduct a literature review focused on this problem within the selected population. By Day 7, submit an 8- to 10-page scholarly paper supported with a minimum of six peer-reviewed articles as references.
Paper For Above instruction
The completed paper should begin with a brief description of the chosen population and presenting problem. It should include a review of the literature, highlighting what was learned from the research about effective interventions. The paper must describe at least two evidence-based interventions currently used for addressing the problem within the specific population, supported by appropriate references. The student should evaluate which intervention they might select and explain their rationale, considering client values and their own clinical expertise. Additionally, the paper should detail how to apply the specific skills and techniques of the selected intervention, as well as methods for measuring outcomes, such as symptom reduction or improved quality of life.
It is essential to discuss cultural considerations vital to working with this population and presenting problem, including how to respect and incorporate cultural values into the intervention process. The student should reflect on ethical considerations, referencing the relevant portions of the Code of Ethics that pertain to working with this group. Furthermore, the paper should address the application of a trauma-informed approach, emphasizing safety, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity in practice.
The paper should integrate scholarly sources and current literature to support the analysis and recommendations. It should incorporate APA citations throughout and conclude with a comprehensive reference list. The overall goal is to demonstrate evidence-based reasoning, cultural competence, ethical practice, and trauma-informed care in selecting and implementing interventions for the chosen population and issue.
References
- American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. American Psychologist, 72(9), 822–834.
- Benjamin, R. (2016). Evidence-based practices for childhood depression. Journal of Child & Family Studies, 25(8), 2494-2503.
- Craig, S. B., & Olson, R. (2020). Trauma-informed care in social work practice. Families in Society, 101(3), 322-330.
- Johnson, L., & Thyer, B. A. (2019). Evaluating evidence-based interventions for homelessness among adults. Research on Social Work Practice, 29(5), 520-529.
- Smith, A., & Lee, C. (2018). Culturally responsive interventions for ethnic minorities with depression. Social Work, 63(2), 131-140.
- Williams, D. R., & Gonzalez, H. M. (2017). The role of cultural competence in mental health treatment. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 87(4), 401-410.