Social Work Resources
Mental health professionals have developed Online resources that meet the needs of specific professions. Here are sites that are of special interest to professionals in the field of Social Work
The Social Work Profession
Basic information about social workers and the social work profession.
Basic information about social workers and the social work profession.
Caseworkers Now Can Find Real-World Experience Online
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a Web-based learning Child Abuse Risk Assessment (CARA) that "provides on-the-job training without the on-the-job risks."
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a Web-based learning Child Abuse Risk Assessment (CARA) that "provides on-the-job training without the on-the-job risks."
Social Workers at Risk of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Social workers are trained to help clients with drug and alcohol problems, but that does not mean they are immune from the problems themselves. Twelve percent of social workers in a recent study were at serious risk of alcohol or drug abuse.
Social workers are trained to help clients with drug and alcohol problems, but that does not mean they are immune from the problems themselves. Twelve percent of social workers in a recent study were at serious risk of alcohol or drug abuse.
Social Work World
Elizabeth Mitchell provides original content on many subjects related to social work.
Elizabeth Mitchell provides original content on many subjects related to social work.
SocialWork.com
An excellent comprehensive resource for social workers and other mental health professionals.
An excellent comprehensive resource for social workers and other mental health professionals.
The New Social Worker
is billed as "the only national magazine devoted especially to social work students and recent graduates." You can subscribe from this site and read some articles from back issues. There is also a chat room and a bulletin board
is billed as "the only national magazine devoted especially to social work students and recent graduates." You can subscribe from this site and read some articles from back issues. There is also a chat room and a bulletin board
Australian Association of Social Workers
AASW site provides social work resources, membership and information for those wanting to move to Australia to work in the social work field.
AASW site provides social work resources, membership and information for those wanting to move to Australia to work in the social work field.
National Association of Social Workers
The national social work organization providing information on the social work profession.
The national social work organization providing information on the social work profession.
Social Work Image Campaign
A site focused on the image of the Social Work profession.
A site focused on the image of the Social Work profession.
Don Jackson Web site
One of the founders of family therapy.
One of the founders of family therapy.
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
Through the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has booklets introducing Do-Not-Resuscitate orders and advance directive booklets.
Through the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has booklets introducing Do-Not-Resuscitate orders and advance directive booklets.
American Bar Association Aging Resources
A collection of aging resourcs from the American Bar Association, including information about advance directives.
A collection of aging resourcs from the American Bar Association, including information about advance directives.
Council on Social Work Education
CSWE sets the standard for education leading to becoming a social worker.
CSWE sets the standard for education leading to becoming a social worker.
International SW Field Instruction
For Social work students interested in international placements.
For Social work students interested in international placements.
NASW Journals
From the National Association of Social Workers, a listing of Social Work Journals available.
From the National Association of Social Workers, a listing of Social Work Journals available.
New Social Worker Online
An online journal as a companion to the full text version.
An online journal as a companion to the full text version.
Social Work Examination Services
A publisher of comprehensive licensing review and study guides for social workers.
A publisher of comprehensive licensing review and study guides for social workers.
Social Work Licensure Exam Review
Commercial site offering study guides and systems for preparing for social work licensure exams. This company offers "scholarships" for their services. For information contact your About Social Work Guide, Liz.
Commercial site offering study guides and systems for preparing for social work licensure exams. This company offers "scholarships" for their services. For information contact your About Social Work Guide, Liz.
Social Work National and California Licensing Preparation
Provides study materials for both the National - Advanced/Clinical/Basic/Intermediate exam and the New Califonia Social Worker Exam.
Provides study materials for both the National - Advanced/Clinical/Basic/Intermediate exam and the New Califonia Social Worker Exam.
Association of Independent Care Advisors
A UK Care Management Organization. The Association represents a growing number of care advisers and was formed in 1994. Individual organisations felt a strong need for a professional body for this developing service for individuals needing advice on organising their care.
A UK Care Management Organization. The Association represents a growing number of care advisers and was formed in 1994. Individual organisations felt a strong need for a professional body for this developing service for individuals needing advice on organising their care.
Care Management Certification
Independent certification program for medical case managers.
Independent certification program for medical case managers.
Case Management Jobs
From The Health Care Job Store, search for case management jobs and information.
From The Health Care Job Store, search for case management jobs and information.
Case Management Resource Guide
A commercial site offering data on more than 110,000 facilities, services and CEU opportunities.
A commercial site offering data on more than 110,000 facilities, services and CEU opportunities.
Case Management Resource Page
From RNCaseManger.com, an extensive list from medical glossaries to NCQA standards.
From RNCaseManger.com, an extensive list from medical glossaries to NCQA standards.
Case Management Society of America
CMSA is a multi-disciplinary international organization.
CMSA is a multi-disciplinary international organization.
CaseManagement.com
Commercial site offering case management services, resources, bulletin board and referral information.
Commercial site offering case management services, resources, bulletin board and referral information.
Center for Case Management
Provides effective tools, roles and systems for managing health care. A top consulting firm in the field.
Provides effective tools, roles and systems for managing health care. A top consulting firm in the field.
Clinical Pathways: Benefits and Liabilities
Nursing CEU course article but of interest to medical social workers.
Nursing CEU course article but of interest to medical social workers.
Contemporary Forums
Continuing education information including the "Case Management along the Continuum" Conferences.
Continuing education information including the "Case Management along the Continuum" Conferences.
Geriatric Care Managers
GCM is a non-profit, professional organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and their families. With more than 1,000 members, GCM is committed to maximizing the independence and autonomy of elders while striving to ensure that the highest quality and most cost-effective health and human services are used when and where appropriate.
GCM is a non-profit, professional organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and their families. With more than 1,000 members, GCM is committed to maximizing the independence and autonomy of elders while striving to ensure that the highest quality and most cost-effective health and human services are used when and where appropriate.
Concord Coalition
A non-partisan grassroots organization advocating fiscal responsibility while maintaining valuable social programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
A non-partisan grassroots organization advocating fiscal responsibility while maintaining valuable social programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Electronic Policy Network
Provides up to date information and ideas about national policy and politics.
Provides up to date information and ideas about national policy and politics.
Association of Oncology Social Work
AOSW increases awareness about the social, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of cancer patients.
AOSW increases awareness about the social, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of cancer patients.
Home Health Care Social Work
This association provides a network and sets standards for home health care social workers.
This association provides a network and sets standards for home health care social workers.
Applying for Social Work Jobs - Quiz
A little true/false quiz to make sure you are ready!
A little true/false quiz to make sure you are ready!