Knowledge for Social Work Roles in Community Mental Health: Findings of Empirical Research
- 1 April 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Education for Social Work
- Vol. 14 (2) , 16-23
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00220612.1978.10671495
Abstract
This paper reports on a study that examined the knowledge needed for practice in community mental health and the primary source for this knowledge. Differences were found in knowledge areas needed for practice in community mental health settings when contrasted with practice in more traditional mental health agencies. The most frequently indicated source of knowledge for social work roles in community mental health was on-the-job experience. Courses in social work schools were not a primary source of knowledge for the many nonclinical roles undertaken by social workers in community mental health.Keywords
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