Examining professional competencies for emerging and novice social workers in health care |
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| Authors: | David B Nicholas Catherine Jones Barbara McPherson Leeann Hilsen Jennifer Moran Kent Mielke |
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| Institution: | 1. Faculty of Social Work, Central and Northern Alberta Region, University of Calgary, Edmonton, Alberta, Canadanicholas@ucalgary.ca;3. Department of Social Work, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada;4. Department of Social Work, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada;5. Faculty of Social Work, Central and Northern Alberta Region, University of Calgary, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
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| Abstract: | This participatory project identified competencies of social workers in health care, with a focus on entry to the field. Findings reflected discussion groups with n = 24 social workers in health care settings. Identified core competencies were: (a) a core base of knowledge specific to social work in health care, (b) understanding of the health care system and implications for practice, (c) a strong work ethic and confidence working with limited supervision, (d) interpersonal skills for multi-disciplinary teamwork, (e) understanding about complex role and power dynamics, (f) accountability for one’s own work/practice and commitment to professional development, (g) reflectiveness on practice, and (h) an organizational commitment to capacity building. |
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| Keywords: | Social work health care orientation training competencies |
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