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Describe the role as an advanced practice intern at the

Describe the role as an advanced practice intern at the local community mental health center. Identify the expected tasks at the agency and how they may differ from generalist tasks. Analyze the advanced practice behaviors (listed below). Specifically, how are they different from the generalist behaviors you have demonstrated in prior field placements? Advanced Practice Behaviors Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior 1. Refers and adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics and other local, state, and federal legal statutes and regulations to inform professional practice. 2. Identifies and manages personal values to ensure ethical social work practice. 3. Uses effective professional written and oral communication skills in all interactions. 4. Practices the ethical and appropriate use of technology. 5. Integrates supervision and consultation to guide professional judgement and behavior. 6. Demonstrates professional development by identifying the specialized skills and theoretical knowledge needed for competent advanced social work practice. Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice 7. Demonstrates cultural awareness by recognizing and integrating diverse populations with varying values, cultures, norms, and beliefs throughout the engagement, assessment, and intervention process. 8. Demonstrates cultural humility by managing personal biases when partnering with clients. 9. Communicates in a culturally responsive way while recognizing various community structures, norms, and values. Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice 10. Considers the effects of oppression, discrimination, structural social inequality, and historical trauma on clients/constituents and their systems to guide intervention planning. 11. Chooses evidence-based practices that promote human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. 12. Advocates for underserved populations and communities and works to help them build capacity for self-advocacy. Competency 4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice 13. Critically evaluates evidence-based and “best practice” tools and interventions. 14. Develops intervention plans based on the best available research and “best practices.” 15. Identifies the strengths and challenges of current evidence-based practices when applied across systems and populations. Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice 16. Critically evaluates and creates awareness about agency and/or government policies and regulations that impact the well-being of clients and communities. 17. Applies critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that support the needs of clients and communities. Competency 6: Engage With Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Individuals: 18. Applies knowledge of advanced theory and skills when choosing engagement strategies. 19. Uses empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to engage diverse clients. Families: 20. Uses empathy, reflection, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of advanced family theories to engage with families. Groups: 21. Uses empathy, reflection, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of group dynamics to engage group members in the group process. 22. Engages with interprofessional teams and stakeholders associated with clients’ needs. Organizations: 23. Engages with organizations that provide services, support, advocacy, and resources to support client needs. 24. Engages with advocacy initiatives that impact client care. Communities: 25. Identifies and actively participates in opportunities to communicate with community groups about social work practice, client needs, and agency services. Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Individuals: 26. Conducts assessments that provide information about the biopsychosocial-spiritual needs of clients. 27. Uses critical thinking to apply the strengths perspective and theories of human behavior and the social environment when analyzing and interpreting assessment information. 28. Uses critical thinking to apply knowledge of advanced theoretical perspectives when gathering, analyzing, and interpreting assessment information. 29. Develops mutually agreed-upon evidence-based interventions that consider culture, values, and safety. Families: 30. Conducts family assessments to understand family roles, functioning, relationships, resources, and support needs. 31. Uses critical thinking to apply theories of family systems when analyzing and interpreting family functioning, support, and dynamics. Groups: 32. Identifies the professional social work role in interprofessional and supervision group meetings and assesses how that role contributes to the group’s purpose. 33. Assesses the functioning and needs of professional and/or patient-focused groups and considers the best intervention strategies, based on an understanding of advanced theory and evidence-based practice. Organizations: 34. Assesses how the agency’s mission, structure, and vision connect to client outcomes. 35. Uses critical thinking to consider the strengths and limitations of services provided to clients. Communities: 36. Develops knowledge about community resources, governance, political climate, and initiatives to support community members. 37. Uses critical thinking to consider the strengths and limitations of the community and how those impact the functioning of clients. Competency 8: Intervene With Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Individuals: 38. Implements interventions based on the strengths perspective, biopsychosocial needs, and current evidence-based practices appropriate for the setting and client needs. 39. Utilizes appropriate resources and services for clients. 40. Promotes effective transitions and endings that incorporate mutually agreed-upon goals. Families: 41. Implements family interventions based on the strengths perspective, family culture, family systems theory, and evidence-based practice. 42. Utilizes appropriate resources, services, and interventions for families. Groups: 43. Uses professional ethics, knowledge, and evidence-based interventions with groups. Organizations: 44. Participates in opportunities to improve agency/organization service delivery that will support the needs of clients. Communities: 45. Explores and actively participates in opportunities to advocate for community services, healthy environments, and equity. Competency 9: Evaluate Practice With Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Individuals: 46. Evaluates the effectiveness of intervention strategies for individuals. 47. Utilizes evaluation data to inform new intervention strategies. Families: 48. Evaluates the effectiveness of intervention strategies used to improve family functioning and support. 49. Utilizes evaluation data to inform new intervention strategies and resources. Groups: 50. Evaluates the effectiveness of group-related processes and interventions. 51. Utilizes evaluation data to inform future group processes. Organizations: 52. Evaluates the effectiveness of intervention strategies provided by agencies to support clients. 53. Utilizes evaluation data to inform advocacy initiatives to improve services. Communities: 54. Evaluates the effectiveness of community services and resources for clients and agency functioning. 55. Utilizes evaluation data to inform advocacy initiatives.

 
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