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This book focuses on the roles and functions social workers perform in various areas and highlights the dynamism and vitality of the profession. Offering practical information about jobs available in specific service areas, Gibelman covers the spectrum of social work roles and functions, the nature of social work practice, and best career opportunities for the future. Interdisciplinary relationships, technology, and the unique qualities of social work are all covered. This book fills the information void about careers in social work. It is useful as an introductory social work text, career planning guide or professional career development manual.

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• Preface(p. ix)
• What's It All About?(p. xi)
• Chapter 1 The Context of Social Work Practice(p. 1)
• Part I Mental Health
• Chapter 2 Introduction to Part I(p. 23)
• Chapter 3 Case Management(p. 30)
• Chapter 4 Community Mental Health(p. 33)
• Chapter 5 Disaster Relief(p. 37)
• Chapter 6 Employee Assistance Programs(p. 42)
• Chapter 7 Military Social Programs(p. 50)
• Chapter 8 Private Practice(p. 54)
• Chapter 9 Rural Social Work(p. 66)
• Chapter 10 Veterans Services(p. 70)
• Chapter 11 Career Opportunities(p. 73)
• Part II Children and Families
• Chapter 12 Introduction to Part II(p. 81)
• Chapter 13 Adoption(p. 86)
• Chapter 14 Child Abuse(p. 90)
• Chapter 15 Child Welfare Practice in Public Settings(p. 95)
• Chapter 16 Domestic Violence(p. 101)
• Chapter 17 Family Preservation Services(p. 105)
• Chapter 18 Foster Care(p. 109)
• Chapter 19 Homeless Families(p. 115)
• Chapter 20 Parent Education(p. 121)
• Chapter 21 Career Opportunities(p. 124)
• Part III Health Care
• Chapter 22 Introduction to Part III(p. 131)
• Chapter 23 Eating Disorders(p. 134)
• Chapter 24 Family Planning(p. 139)
• Chapter 25 Genetics(p. 145)
• Chapter 26 HIV/AIDS(p. 149)
• Chapter 27 Hospital Social Work(p. 159)
• Chapter 28 Career Opportunities(p. 168)
• Part IV Schools
• Chapter 29 Introduction to Part IV(p. 175)
• Chapter 30 Alternative Programs(p. 186)
• Chapter 31 Crisis Intervention(p. 188)
• Chapter 32 Difficulties in School(p. 194)
• Chapter 33 Violence(p. 198)
• Chapter 34 Career Opportunities(p. 202)
• Part V Aging
• Chapter 35 Introduction to Part V(p. 207)
• Chapter 36 Aging Services(p. 213)
• Chapter 37 Case Management(p. 216)
• Chapter 38 Community-Based Services(p. 220)
• Chapter 39 Depression(p. 223)
• Chapter 40 In-Home Services(p. 231)
• Chapter 41 Institutional Care Facilities and Housing Issues(p. 233)
• Chapter 42 Senile Dementia, Alzheimer's Type(p. 240)
• Chapter 43 Terminal Illness: Hospice Care(p. 243)
• Chapter 44 Career Opportunities(p. 248)
• Part VI Substance Abuse
• Chapter 45 Introduction to Part VI(p. 253)
• Chapter 46 Alcoholism(p. 258)
• Chapter 47 New Program Approaches(p. 262)
• Chapter 48 Outpatient Treatment for Drug Abuse(p. 264)
• Chapter 49 Prevention(p. 268)
• Chapter 50 Career Opportunities(p. 271)
• Part VII Other Areas of Service
• Chapter 51 Introduction to Part VII(p. 277)
• Chapter 52 Criminal Justice(p. 279)
• Chapter 53 Developmental Disabilities(p. 293)
• Chapter 54 Housing(p. 297)
• Chapter 55 International Social Work(p. 304)
• Chapter 56 Public Welfare(p. 308)
• Chapter 57 Career Opportunities(p. 312)
• Part VIII Macro Practice
• Chapter 58 Introduction to Part VIII(p. 319)
• Chapter 59 Advocacy(p. 321)
• Chapter 60 Consulting(p. 338)
• Chapter 61 Political Involvement of Social Workers(p. 342)
• Chapter 62 Program Planning(p. 352)
• Chapter 63 Career Opportunities(p. 356)
• Part IX The Future
• Chapter 64 The Future of Social Work(p. 363)
• Index(p. 381)
• About the Author(p. 399)