The Social Work Field Placement: A Competency-Based Approach - Includes Extensive Instructors Package: Training and Assessment Material - BSW and MSW Study Guide Review

• Integrates field placement experiences with the nine CSWE 2015 competencies
• Promotes thought-provoking reflection about fieldwork with detailed case studies and challenging learning tools
• Includes discussions of ethical dilemmas, technology, and social media to reflect trending, modern issues
• Includes extensive online instructors’ resources including PowerPoints, written competency assignments with grading rubrics, and class discussion field reflection activities
• Print version includes free, searchable, digital access to entire contents of the book

John Poulin, PhD, MSW, is a professor emeritus and adjunct professor at Widener University’s Center for Social Work Education in Chester, Pennsylvania, currently teaching the foundation field seminar in Widener’s online MSW program. In 2016, he retired from Widener University, where he taught generalist practice, research, and policy courses for 32 years.

Selina Matis, PhD, LCSW, LICSW,  is a licensed clinical social worker and Assistant Professor at Capella University. She received her doctoral degree in social work from Widener University. Additionally, she has a MSW (Master of Social Work), BS in Elementary Education and a MS in School Psychology all from PennWest University (formerly California University of Pennsylvania). Clinically, she has worked primarily in the mental health arena supporting children and their families in a variety of settings. She has specialized in treating trauma across the lifespan. She currently runs a private practice providing counseling, consultation, and supervision services.

Heather Witt, PhD, LMSW, MEd, is a licensed social worker, Associate Professor of Social Work, and BSW Coordinator at Boise State University. She received her PhD and MSW from Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania. As a clinical social worker, she worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults providing individual, group, family, and relationship therapy.