LEARNING PLAN FOR THE CLINICAL PRACTICUM

1 The University of Tennessee College of Social WorkMSSW ProgramLEARNING PLAN FOR THECLINICAL PRACTICUMS tudent:_____Agency:_____Field Instructor:_____Semester: 9 Fall 9 Spring 9 SummerDate:_____Field Consultant:_____The LEARNING plan is a working agreement between the field instructor, the student and the plan is based on the goals of the CLINICAL concentration and the LEARNING objectives for thesecond year CLINICAL field. This plan must be completed at the beginning of the academic year andreviewed and revised each subsequent semester. The LEARNING plan can be revised at any othertime if the field instructor, student and/or field consultant conclude that a revision is needed. Thelearning plan and its objectives will be the standard for evaluating the student's progress in each group of objectives, a list of suggested tasks/activities is provided.

2 The fieldinstructor and the student should review the objectives and select tasks/activities that willenable the student to achieve each objective. The field instructor and student should select asmany of the tasks/activities that are available in the agency to assist the student s LEARNING . There is additional space provided to add tasks/activities that are not listed and may be uniqueto the agency setting. When selecting LEARNING activities, please keep in mind the student sexperience, phase of LEARNING , and LEARNING completed and signed LEARNING plan should be returned to the Senior Recorder, UT Collegeof Social Work. The Senior Recorder will be responsible for obtaining the signature of the fieldconsultant. The field instructor and the student should keep a copy for their records and forperiodic review and revision.

3 Knoxville-Return to228 Henson HallKnoxville, TN 37996-3333 Memphis-Return to711 Jefferson Room W-607 Memphis, TN 38163 Nashville-Return to193 Polk Ave., Suite ERoom 278 Nashville, TN 37210 GOAL 1:Use advanced theoretical perspectives and interventions( , cognitive behavior,psychodynamic, short-term, and small group interventions) in CLINICAL social workpractice across various client/client systems, particularly those from highrisk/vulnerable groups, and service :The student should be able to:a) Engage the client in assessing strengths, issues and problems and identifying the focus of treatment/interventionb) Include ethnic, societal and cultural characteristics; strengths and risks, and resources when assessing the needs of the client(s)c) Identify the impact of policies, procedures , and funding sources on the client with particular sensitivity to issues of institutional oppression and social justiced) Complete an in-depth assessment that incorporates inter-personal and intra-personal, social and environmental factorse) Assist clients in developing and using strengths and resourcesf) Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writingTasks/Activities to accomplish objectives.

4 (check all that apply)G Review the agency policy and proceduremanualG Review literature on assessment theoriesand approachesG Interview key people in the agencyregarding policies and proceduresG Discuss theories with supervisorGObtain information regarding the agency sfunding sources and the requirements ofthose funding sourcesG Review literature regarding theclient population(s) served by the agency G Participate in preparation of audits/program reviewsG Construct eco-map and genogram with clientsG Observe intakes/assessmentsG Write up the assessment(s)G Complete intakes/assessments withclientsG Review the assessment(s) with fieldinstructorG Read case files completed by other staffmembersG Present case in staffing(s)Other: (specify below)GOAL 2:Critically analyze practice approaches using empirical research and conductingpractice evaluations in relation to client/client systems, interventions, and goals :Student should be able to:a) Consider the client s strengths, abilities, issues and needs when evaluating potential interventionsb) Include issues of diversity and risk in the selection of practice approachesc) Use empirical research of direct practice to evaluate practice approachesd) Evaluate her/his ability and expertise to intervene with diverse client populationse) Develop and maintain the therapeutic relationshipf) Identify transference/counter transference issues or others that impact the therapeutic relationshipTasks/Activities to accomplish objectives.

5 (check all that apply)G Attend treatment team meetingsG Carry a caseload of diverseclientsG Explore a practice approachG Discuss a case with fieldinstructorG Make a presentation on a practiceapproach to agency staffG Discuss issues of diversity withthe field instructorG Observe practitioners withdifferent practice approachesG Discuss transference and counter transference issues with fieldinstructorG Discuss with field instructor theuse of different practiceapproaches with different clientsOther: (specify below)GOAL 3:Design and implement effective ethical interventions and advocate for clients and clientgroups of varying backgrounds in a variety of practice settingsObjectives:The student should be able to:a) Engage the client in formulating treatment/interventions plans, including objectives, methods and measures of outcomesb) Design interventions that consider the client s strengths, abilities, resources, issues and needsc) Use empirical research of direct practice in the selection of interventionsd) Design interventions that are responsive to the context and resources of the practice settinge) Use the resources available to the clientf)Advocate within and among service providers to insure that the client receives needed servicesg) Implement interventions that include cognitive-behavioral, psychosocial-dynamic and/or short-term approachesh) Lead small groups including task, therapeutic, psycho-educational and/or social support groupsi)

6 Evaluate his/her own practiceTasks/Activities to accomplish objectives: (check all that apply)G Attend staffing and other meetingsG Co-facilitate group(s)G Attend meeting with other serviceprovidersG Lead group(s)G Attend and participate in coalitionsG Identify and select appropriate evaluationmeasuresG Visit referral agenciesG Evaluate practice outcomesG Refer clients to other resource agenciesG Develop a directory of resources availableto clientsG Review literature on different treatmentinterventionsG Review practice evaluation for differentkinds of client problemsG Provide individual therapy sessions toclient(s)G Develop treatment plans with the clientG Observe group(s)Other: (specify below)GOAL 4:Relate to client(s) with diverse needs/issues from a variety of cultural andsocioeconomic backgroundsObjectives:The student should be able to:a) Analyze the influence of culture, race and diversity for both the student and the client on the therapeutic relationshipb) Use supervision regarding diversity issues or value conflicts for professional developmentc) Maintain relationships with clients including appropriate boundaries and the conscious use of self in the professional roled) Identify and analyze ethical conflicts in practice utilizing the NASW Code of Ethicse) Address ethical and value conflicts in practiceTasks/Activities to accomplish objectives.

7 (check all that apply)G Review the NASW Code of EthicsG Review cases that illustrate ethicaldilemmasG Discuss the code of ethics, valueconflicts and diversity issues with thefield instructorG Discuss ethical dilemmas with field instructorG Participate in/observe agency s ethicscommitteeG Read the agency s policy andprocedures regarding resolution ofethical conflictsOther: (specify below)GOAL 5:Actively engage in developing his/her professional selfObjectives:The student should be able to:a) Meet agency/professional standards for attendance, appointments and meetingsb) Prepare for supervision conferences through reading, setting the agenda, and being promptc) Seek and initiate opportunities for learningd) Follow through on commitments to clients and agencye) Interact with clients, colleagues, agency personnel and other professionals in an ethical and professional mannerf) Assess strengths and limitations as a professional and use that awareness as tool for learningg) Distinguish his/her own needs, experiences, and values from those of the clienth) Integrate new knowledge and/or suggestions given by field instructorTasks/Activities to accomplish objectives.

8 (check all that apply)G Keep PRACTICUM logG Prepare agenda for conferences withfield instructorG Keep PRACTICUM journalG Complete evaluation formsG Complete required documentationG Attend in-service trainingG Use time management skillsG Attend other training events relevantto practicumG Develop LEARNING tasks specific to thisplacementG Read the agency s personnel policies regarding time and attendanceOther: (specify below)Signature Page------------------------------------ -----------------------Field Instructor ---------------------------------------- -------------------Student-------------- ---------------------------------------- -----Field Consultant------------------------------ -----------------------------DateReviewe d/Revised------------------------------- ----------------------------Field Instructor------------------------------ -----------------------------Student---- ---------------------------------------- ---------------Field Consultant------------------------------ -----------------------------DateReviewe d/Revised------------------------------- ----------------------------Field

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