Information Package

Master's of Social Work without Thesis

SW545

CASE MANAGEMENT IN CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK

Course Code
SW545
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
8
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain an ability to social work intervention planning according to the human service client's problems and needs and improve their clinical social work practice skills according to the institutions they are placed.
  2. will be able to learn the skills about case management.
  3. will be able to learn how to work with clients
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course is focused on developing an understanding of case management skills in a variety of service contexts. The philosophy, knowledge and skills for the practice of effective case management with a variety of client groups such as the mentally ill, persons with developmental disabilities, older adults, and children at risk are examined in the context of clinical social work.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Conceptual, philosophical and ethical dimensions of case management
2nd Week Case management processes
3rd Week Assessment and Case Planning (Discuss the process of doing a strength-based assessment, Describe the process of setting long-term and short-term goals
4th Week Assessment and Case Planning (Describe linkages that are consistent with the assessed needs of the client and appropriate to the case plan, Demonstrate ability to maintain professional ethics in the case management relationship, Define measurable components for evaluating the effectiveness of the case plan)
5th Week Service Planning, Implementation
6th Week Evaluation and Monitoring
7th Week Communication Skills in Case Management
8th Week Communication Skills in Case Management
9th Week Advocacy and Collaborating Skills in Case Management
10th Week Advocacy and Collaborating Skills in Case Management
11th Week Handling Crisis in Case Management
12th Week Record Keeping
13th Week Professional Development and Competence
14th Week Workload Sustainability
15th Week Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingBallew, J. R.; Mink G. (1997). Case Management inSocial Work: Developing the Professional Skills Needed for Work With Multiproblem Clients. Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd.

Bodenheimer, D. R. (2015). Real World Clinical Social Work: Find Your Voice and Find Your Way. White Hat Communications

NASW Standards for Social Work Case Management (2013). https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=acrzqmEfhlo%3D&portalid=0
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 30
Presentation of Case Study 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 2 2 4
Project
Take-home 1 8 8
Meeting with advisor
Term Project Research
Seminar (including preperation)
Final Jury (including preparation)
Literature review
Report writing
Analyzing the results
Performance Practice
Book Presentation
Article Presentation
Case Study Presentation
Thesis Proposal
Article
Thesis Research
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 14 5 70
Total Work Load250
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8.33
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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