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Developing roles for macro practitioners within the health field.

C S Berger, K B Nash

    Administration in Social Work
    |December 6, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Macro practitioners in university hospital social work enhance generic practice by integrating macro and micro skills. This innovative role improves the social work department

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Work Practice
    • Hospital Administration
    • Higher Education

    Background:

    • Traditional social work roles often separate macro and micro practice.
    • University teaching hospitals present unique challenges for social work integration.
    • Line-level service delivery requires adaptable skill sets.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a novel approach integrating macro social work practitioners at the line level.
    • To evaluate the impact of this integrated practice model.
    • To explore the benefits for social work students and departments.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative examination of a social work department in a university teaching hospital.
    • Description of the introduction and role of macro practitioners in service delivery.
    • Analysis of the impact on practice, status, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

    Main Results:

    • Macro practitioners successfully integrated into line-level service delivery.
    • The model facilitated generic practice, blending macro and micro social work skills.
    • The department's status improved within the hospital, social work school, and community.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrating macro practitioners at the line level is a viable and beneficial model.
    • This approach enhances social work practice and departmental standing.
    • It offers valuable learning experiences for students in a complex healthcare setting.

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