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Advancing collaboration between school- and agency-employed school-based social workers: a mixed-methods comparison of competencies and preparedness. |
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Children and Schools, 33(2), April 2011, pp.83-95. |
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1532-8759 |
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0162-7961 |
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Many schools operate with a combination of school- and agency-employed school-based social workers on school grounds. One specific model, expanded school mental health (ESMH), uses school- and agency-employed professionals to maximise resources and implement a broad array of services that support student learning and promote mental health. This mixed-methods research study was designed to shed light on similarities and differences between school-employed and agency-employed school-based social workers' preparation and practice in ESMH as a precursor to their collaboration. The study comprised an online survey completed by 186 school-based social workers, and 2 focus groups with a total of 10 school-based social workers. Analysis of the results revealed more similarities than differences between the school- and agency-employed social workers. There were no significant differences in educational preparation between the 2 groups. Some important distinctions and variations in practice experience between the groups are discussed. Knowledge about each others’ roles is most likely learned on the job. Postgraduate in-service training, including problem-based learning, is suggested as a vehicle to expand knowledge and skills so as to decrease duplication of services and maximise complementary roles and collaboration between these 2 types of school-based social workers. |
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joint working; mental health care; school social work; school social workers; schools; |
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www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=4936cd60-0b47-4368-9f6c-1ebd0ee2a074 |
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