Toward a Definition of Social Work Practice: Reframing the Dichotomy  

Oleh:

Feit, Marvin D.

Jenis: Article from Journal - e-Journal
Dalam koleksi: Research on Social Work Practice vol. 13 no. 3 (Mei 2003), page 357-365.
Topik: social work practice; definition of social work practice; job title; direct clinical or treatment tasks; indirect management or administrative tasks
Fulltext: 357RSWP133.pdf (53.75KB)

Isi artikel

The nature of social work practice is explored, and whether a definition can be achieved that is inclusive of all social work practitioners. Several sources of difficulty in achieving an inclusive definition are presented, such as the profession’s history, the range of social work jobs and the different settings. The original definition of social work practice was conceived as a work in progress. There is no reason to believe that a uniform definition will be achieved, if we continue to view social work in a dichotomized manner, i.e., direct and indirect services, and clinical and administration. Reframing the definitional search is presented from the vantage point of the reality of one’s job, where direct and indirect tasks and responsibilities are inherent in every social work job. It is the emphasis, focus, and amount of these responsibilities that differs by level. Thus, social work practice remains as a work in progress.

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