10 Years Later …Are Rotational Field Placements Working?

AbstractA rise in social work programs has led to increased needs for quality field placements. Social workers are expected to occupy educator roles in addition to increasing clinical demands and responsibilities within their work settings. In response to this demand, rotational models of field placements have been introduced. This qualitative study Examined recent trends and perspectives of acute-care hospital social workers engaged in rotational models of supervision. Using focus group data and qualitative data analysis, results indicated that the model has grown in popularity over the past decade, with increasing use for Year 2 MSW students. Social workers appreciate the manageable duration of the model, collaboration with fellow supervisors, and report various benefits to students from this model.
Source: Clinical Social Work Journal - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research