Introduction to Social Work

O. William Farley received his B.S, M.S.W., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Utah. Following his graduation from the M.S.W. program, Dr. Farley served for three years in the United States Air Force as a Captain in the Medical Services. AT his last assignment, Dr. Farley was the Chief Psychiatric Social Worker at the USAF Hospital at Travis Air Force Base in California. In 1962, Dr. Farley became a full-time faculty member at the University of Utah College of Social Work.  Dr. Farley has held many different positions at the College of Social Work, including the Director of Master's Program, the Director of the Doctoral Program, and Associate Dean for Research and Director of the Social Research Institute. Dr. Farley retired from the College of Social Work in spring of 2010. Dr. Farley is also a licensed clinical social worker and marriage and family therapist.  Dr. Farley has published extensively in the fields of health, mental health, and clinical practice and co-authored a book on rural social work and another on direct social work practice. He has been the principle investigator on many research grants including an NIMH grant on Case Management Strategies. Dr. Farley has served on many university and community committees and boards and received the University of Utah Faculty Community Service Award in 1998.    Larry L. Smith received his B.S., M.S.W., and D.S.W. degrees from the University of Utah. After completing his doctoral education, Dr. Smith worked for three years as a clinical social worker at the University of Utah Medical Center. He has been a full-time faculty member at the University of Utah College of Social Work since 1974.  For ten years, Dr. Smith was the Director of the Part-Time and Rural M.S.W. programs at the College of Social Work. He was the Director of Admissions for the M.S.W. program for twenty-one years and the director of the M.S.W Program for ten years. Along with his administrative duties, Dr. Smith teaches courses in clinical practice, human behavior, and research. Dr. Smith is also a licensed clinical social worker and marriage and family therapist.  Dr. Smith has published articles on crisis intervention, health, mental health, and corrections along with an earlier book on crisis intervention. His current research interests also include alcohol and drug prevention and treatment programs.    Scott W. Boyle received his B.S. degree in Recreation from Brigham Young University, his M.S.W. from the University of Southern Mississippi, and his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Brigham Young University. For the first ten years of his professional career, Dr. Boyle worked as a clinical social worker in a number of mental health and hospital settings.  Dr. Boyle's first academic position was at Grambling State University where he was the Chairperson of the Health and Mental Health Concentration. He continued in that position for eight years before becoming a full-time faculty member at the University of Utah College of Social Work in 1996. Dr. Boyle previously served as the coordinator of the Evening M.S.W. Program at the College of Social Work and as the chairperson of the Human Behavior and Social Environment Committee.  In 2001, he joined two other faculty in developing the BSW Program within the college and continues in this position Associate Professor.  Dr. Boyle teaches courses in direct/clinical practice and human behavior. He is also a licensed clinical social worker and psychologist and maintains a private practice in Farmington, Utah. His research focus has been in the area of anger and substance abuse.

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COMPREHENSIVE  BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Part I: IntroductionChapter 1: What is Social Work?Chapter 2: The Evolution of Social Welfare and Social Work in the United StatesChapter 3: Education for Social WorkChapter 4: Generalist Practice and Introductory Theory Part II: Social Work PracticeChapter 5: Social Work Practice with IndividualsChapter 6: Social Work Practice with GroupsChapter 7: Social Work Practice with CommunitiesChapter 8: Administration and Research Part III: Social Work ServicesChapter 9: Mental Health ServicesChapter 10: Social Work in Health CareChapter 11: Social Work in SchoolsChapter 12: Social Security and Public WelfareChapter 13: Family and Child Welfare ServicesChapter 14: Correctional ServicesChapter 15: Services for the AgedChapter 16: Drug Abuse and Social WorkChapter 17: Services with MinoritiesChapter 18: Social Work in Rural AreasChapter 19: Case Management Part IV: Professional DevelopmentChapter 20: Social Work: A Maturing ProfessionChapter 21: Social Work Prevention and EnrichmentChapter 22: Social Work and the Future COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Preface  Part I: Introduction  Chapter 1: What Is Social Work?Social WelfareSocial WorkDistinguishing Characteristics of Social WorkSocial Work CareersSociology and Social WorkPsychiatry and Social WorkPsychology and Social WorkCounseling and Social WorkSocial Work in the World TodaySummaryPractice Test  Chapter 2: The Evolution of Social Welfare and Social Work in the United StatesEchoes of the PasEuropean RootsBeginnings in the United States Public Assistance and Social Welfare EmergeServices of VolunteersSocial Workers AppearInternational Social WorkSummaryPractice Test  Chapter 3: Education for Social WorkSocial Work EducationThe Master’s ProgramEvaluating Master’s ProgramsThe Baccalaureate ProgramThe Doctoral ProgramContinuing EducationStudent Participation in Social Work EducationCouncil on Social Work EducationSummaryPractice Test   Part II: Social Work Practice  Chapter 4: Generalist Practice and Introductory TheoryNeed for a Theoretical FrameworkIntroductory Inner and Outer Forces ParadigmAdditional Model DefinitionThe Life Cycle and the Inner and Outer Forces ModelSocial FunctioningLevels of Social FunctioningA Base for Generalist Social Work PracticeSummaryPractice Test  Chapter 5: Social Work Practice with IndividualsSocial Work with the Individual–A Generalist ApproachClinical Social Work Defined           History of Social Casework and Clinical Social Work        Trends in Casework and Clinical Work        The Practice Framework              Methods of Clinical Social Work          The Clinical/Direct Practice Process of Social Work           The Multisystems Approach      Summary         Practice Test   Chapter 6: Social Work Practice with Groups          Historical Developments         Group Work Defined         Group Work Models            Formation of GroupsSelection of Group Members              Preparation of Group Members          Structuring the Group         Stages of Groups      Group Work Settings      SummaryPractice Test  Chapter 7: Social Work Practice with Communities   What Is Community Organization?    Beginnings of Community Social Work            Underlying Principles in Community Organization           Community Social Work Processes     Roles of the Community Organizer    Summary      Practice Test  Chapter 8: Administration and Research         Administration         Research   Summary     Practice Test  PART III: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES  Chapter 9: Mental Health Services   Beginnings in Mental Health      Elements of the Mental Health Network   Essential Elements of Comprehensive Mental Health     Special Problems and Issues in Mental Health    Summary           Practice Test  Chapter 10: Social Work in Health Care          Definition of Social Work in Health Care           The Meaning of Illness             The Role of Social Work in Health Care           The Future of Social Work in Health Care Services                 Health Care Reform           Prevention and Social Work           Summary           Practice Test  Chapter 11: Social Work in the Schools The Education Delivery System: New Approaches           Problems Plaguing the Public Schools           Beginnings in School Social Work           Social Work Practice in Schools           Social Work Using a Group Approach           School Social Work and the Community           Working with Minorities           Summary           Practice Test  Chapter 12: Social Security and Public Welfare Government’s Responsibility for Welfare The Social Security Act Government and Public Welfare Summary Practice Test  Chapter 13: Family and Child Welfare Services Marriage/Partner and Family Counseling Child Welfare Services In-Home Care of Children Foster Care of Children Adoption Services Child Protective Services Summary    Chapter 14: Correctional Services The Social Problems of Delinquency and Crime Social Work and Corrections Social Work Practice in Corrections Processes and Principles Social Services and Case Examples Social Work in Institutions Summary Practice Test  Chapter 15: Services for Older Americans Older Americans Act of 1965 White House Conference on Aging, 1971 Adequate Income Appropriate Living Arrangements Institutional Responsiveness and a New Attitude toward Aging Independence and Dignity George Black, A Peace Corps Volunteer Joy in Working with Older People Summary Practice Test  Chapter 16: Drug Abuse and Social Work Misused Drugs and What They Do Extent and Cost of Drug Abuse Programs for Control, Prevention, Treatment Summary Practice Test   Chapter 17: Services with Minorities  Minority Problems Social Services Educational Developments Summary Practice Test   Chapter 18: Social Work in Rural Areas Beginnings in Rural Social Work Rural Social Work Practice Roles of the Rural Social Worker Rural Social Service Agencies Distance Learning for Rural Social Work Summary Practice Test   Chapter 19: Case Management Historical Developments Case Management Defined Case Management Research Summary Practice Test   PART IV: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  Chapter 20: Social Work: A Maturing Profession Criteria of a Profession Historical Background Social Work Today Summary Practice Test  Chapter 21: Social Work Prevention and Enrichment Social Work Focus on Prevention Problems Involved Examples of Prevention Implications of Prevention Social Work Enrichment Summary Practice Test   Chapter 22: Social Work and the Future Professional Maturation Increase in Services Professional Identification and Visibility Certification and Licensing Spirituality in Social Work Practice Changing Continuum in Social Work Education Development of the Role of Consultant Status of the Social Worker Private Practice The Aging of Our Population Advocacy Role Improved Public Relations Rural Social Work Technology Expansion of Leadership Roles Increase in International Social Work Prevention Enrichment Movement for Higher Quality Summary Practice Test  Notes Photo Credits Name Index Subject Index