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BSRB 102-2-1a(i) – “Direct Client Contact” means a service to a client system that utilizes individual, family, or group interventions through
face-to-face interaction or the use of electronic mediums of face-to-face interaction in which confidentiality is protected.
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BSRB 65-6306.4(c) – “Clinical Practicum” of supervised professional experience including psychotherapy and assessment, integrating
diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders with use of American Psychiatric Association’s diagnostic and statistical manual, with not less
than 350 hours of direct client contact…
MSW Advanced Generalist Learning Contract
822 - Field Practicum III (MSW - Advanced) 823 - Field Practicum IV (MSW - Advanced)
Social work is a highly demanding profession, requiring certain attributes and professional standards in order to
practice effectively. These professional standards involve professional comportment, commitment, and the ability
to develop productive relationships with clients and colleagues. This learning contract is intended to be a working
document to give the practicum student feedback about his or her performance.
Core Competency #1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior.
Advanced practice behaviors (APB) needed to develop this competency:
- APB 1 – Demonstrates effective leadership by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics,
relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, ethical conduct of research, and
additional codes of ethics as appropriate to context within the advanced generalist values of
empowerment, social justice and cultural competence.
- APB 2 – Understands and articulates the advanced generalist practice model of social work practice.
- APB 3 – Represents agency and/or organization in a professional manner to multiple constituencies.
- APB 4 – Demonstrates competency at an advanced level in verbal, written and electronic
communications in the process of managing professional duties, responsibilities, and appearance.
- APB 5 – Seeks and accepts feedback, support, and constructive criticism from supervisors and
colleagues to enhance advanced generalist practice
Activities to Develop Skills