techniques toresearch and support client base

Micro, Mezzo, Macro Levels of Social Work A social work generalist uses a wide range of prevention and intervention methods when working with families, groups, individuals, and communities to promote human and social well-being (Johnson & Yanca, 2010).īeing a social work generalist practitioner prepares you to enter nearly any profession within the social work field, depending on your population of interest (Inderbitzen, 2014). Now that you have some insight on what generalist practice is, we should discuss what a social work generalist does.

When looking at generalist practice primary theories, the first question that may come to mind is what is generalist practice? Generalist practice introduces students to the basic concepts in social work which includes promoting human well-being and applying preventative and intervention methods to social problems at individual (micro), group (mezzo), and community (macro) levels while following ethical principles and critical thinking (Inderbitzen, 2014). I hope that you find this chapter interesting, informative, and helpful as many of you began your journey into the field of social work. I am a full-time mother to four lovely children and a full-time wife to a wonderful and very supportive husband, as without his tremendous support furthering my education would not have been possible. I obtained my BSW at Ferris State University in 2006, and I am currently an MSW candidate at Ferris State University. I have worked with this agency since 2008, working as a clubhouse advocate, case manager, and most recently as an employment specialist. My Name is Aikia Fricke, I currently work for Community Mental Health for Central Michigan.

Techniques toresearch and support client base