Psychopathology: A Competency-Based Model for Social Work

This text applies a competency-based assessment model for understanding psychopathology, based on a biopsychosocial framework. It is unique in its ability to summarize the current state of knowledge about mental disorders. Written by social workers, the text provides a social work perspective that includes detailed, realistic vignettes that are unavailable in other texts.

Marilyn Zide was a professor at Barry University, where she taught full time. In addition, she maintained a private practice and also provided agency-based consultation and training workshops in her areas of expertise which included solution-focused therapy, cultural diversity/sensitivity, and bereavement group-work.

Susan W. Gray has been a member of the Barry University faculty since 1980. She earned a BA from Caldwell College for Women, an MSW at Rutgers University, an Ed.D. at Nova Southeastern University, and an MBA and Ph.D. from Barry University. Dr. Gray is a licensed clinical social worker and brings to Barry a diverse clinical practice background. Her professional interests include clinical supervision, licensure and professional regulation, community mental health, and professional practice in rural areas.