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Training MSW Students for Integrated Behavioral Health Care during COVID-19: Lessons Learned from Two Programs

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Title: Training MSW Students for Integrated Behavioral Health Care during COVID-19: Lessons Learned from Two Programs
Language: English
Authors: Reitmeier, Melissa C., de Saxe Zerden, Lisa (ORCID 0000-0003-4436-4407), Browne, Teri, Kanfer, Meryl, Iachini, Aidyn L., Brigham, Rebecca B.
Source: Journal of Social Work Education. 2023 59(2):520-531.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2023
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Social Work, Masters Programs, Caseworkers, COVID-19, Pandemics, Health Education, Adjustment (to Environment), Curriculum Development, Mental Health, Coping, Stress Variables, School Closing, Online Courses, Experiential Learning, Educational Technology, Barriers, Training
DOI: 10.1080/10437797.2022.2033659
ISSN: 1043-7797
2163-5811
Abstract: This article describes how two Southeastern social work programs delivered integrated behavioral healthcare training to MSW students and social work practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 posed challenges across five domains, including: (a) adaptations to course curricula; (b) adaptations to field education curricula; (c) experiences of grief, distress, and behavioral health issues by stakeholders; (d) organizational strain to universities and departments; and (e) effects on clients and the community. This article describes specific ways in which these two training programs were impacted in these five areas and modified in response, as well as similarities and differences experienced across institutions. Implications for these training programs, and social work education programs in general, are offered.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: EJ1389395
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This article describes how two Southeastern social work programs delivered integrated behavioral healthcare training to MSW students and social work practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 posed challenges across five domains, including: (a) adaptations to course curricula; (b) adaptations to field education curricula; (c) experiences of grief, distress, and behavioral health issues by stakeholders; (d) organizational strain to universities and departments; and (e) effects on clients and the community. This article describes specific ways in which these two training programs were impacted in these five areas and modified in response, as well as similarities and differences experienced across institutions. Implications for these training programs, and social work education programs in general, are offered.
ISSN:1043-7797
2163-5811
DOI:10.1080/10437797.2022.2033659