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Social workers in primary health care support patients and families with mental health and well-being, ensure they have the resources they need to heal, and help them navigate the health care system. They may work in hospitals, community health centres, health networks and other organizations.
- About CASW
CASW Social Policy Principles; Policy & Position Statements;...
- CASW Social Work Scope of Practice
Social work focuses on improving health and social...
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Social work focuses on improving health and social well-being using the social determinants of health framework when delivering services, navigating systems, and advocating for equitable access to and improvement of the multiple dimensions that impact health and well-being.
- Child Welfare
- Communities and Community Development
- Correctional Facilities
- Hospitals
- Operational Stress Injury
- Private Practice
- Schools
Social workers ensure the immediate safety and protection of children and youth. They work with children and youth to nurture resilience and well-being. As well, they help parents build their knowledge and abilities and fortify family relationships. For more information, please see Social Work Practice in Child Welfare.
In health and community service centres, social workers perform a variety of roles. Some work directly with clients, like providing counselling to individuals, families and groups. Others may assess the community’s needs and plan and administer programs to address those needs. For more information, please see: 1. Social Work Practice in Community D...
Social workers provide a wide range of services in the correctional field. They may work directly with individuals who are in conflict with the law by managing cases, handling probation and parole, and other services. They may conduct research and develop policies. Some social workers recruit, train and support staff through Employee Assistance Pro...
Social workers work in treatment teams in general and psychiatric hospitals. They contribute to the care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients. They also provide an important link between the treatment team and families, and help families find community resources. For more information, please see: 1. Social Work Practice in HIV/AIDS 2. Social W...
Social workers play a key role in the treatment of Operational Stress Injuries (OSI). Working with individuals, couples, families and treatment groups, social workers help their clients address psychological challenges developed while serving in the military or as a first responder. For more information, please see Social Work and the Treatment of ...
Social workers in private practice provide services to individuals, families and organizations on a fee-for-service basis. For individuals and families, they may provide counselling, psychotherapy, sex therapy and mediation. For organizations, they may contribute to policy and program development, organizational development and Employee Assistance ...
Social workers employed by school boards work with students, families, school staff and communities to support students to optimize their learning, achievement and well-being. For more information, please see Social Work Practice in Schools.
Jun 16, 2022 · The Canadian Association of Social Work (CASW) defines social work as a “practice-based profession” that “responds to the needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities” with a focus on “improving health and social well-being,” and a “pursuit of social justice” (CASW, 2020, para. 1–2).
May 30, 2018 · These trends are: 1) defining the scope of health social work practice; 2) addressing the social determinants of health; 3) promoting evidence-based practice in health social work; 4) delivering client and family-centered care; and 5) implementing cultural safety and trauma-informed practice.
- Stephanie A Bryson, Harvey Bosma
- 2018
This article is a critical analysis of the regulation of clinical social work practice in Canada. The authors of this article hold a wide variety of roles (e.g., research, leadership, teaching, and practice) with diverse cultural identities from different parts of Canada.
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These trends are: 1) defining the scope of health social work practice; 2) addressing the social determinants of health; 3) promoting evidence-based practice in health social work; 4) delivering client and family-centered care; and 5) implementing cultural safety and trauma-informed practice.
