The Chatham County Health Department, Family Outreach Services Division
Faculty Field Instructor: Mary Linker, MSW, MPH
The mission of the Chatham County Health Department (CCHD) is to provide and encourage the provision of quality health programs that protect and promote health, and to maintain healthful lifestyles and a safe environment. The Family Outreach Services Division has several programs that provide services to Chatham County families including Family Care Coordination, Health Families Chatham, Maternal Outreach Worker Program, HIV Case Management and the Adolescent Parenting Program.
Horizons
Faculty Field Instructor: Connie Renz, MSW
Horizons is a comprehensive substance abuse program for pregnant and postpartum women. Funded by the NC Department of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services, the program is administered by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UNC School of Medicine and directed by Connie Renz. It provides intensive outpatient care for clients recruited through universal screening at public health and community clinics in six rural counties. Horizons also offers extensive training to community service providers on gender specific, comprehensive substance abuse treatment for women.
Hillside High School, Durham County School System
Faculty Field Instructor: Janice Williams, MSW
Hillside High School houses two programs sponsored by the Durham County School System, the Child Development Center and the Wellness Center. The Child Development Center is a childcare program for Hillside students with children. In addition to providing childcare, staff at the Child Development Center also facilitates support groups designed for adolescent parents. The Wellness Center is a comprehensive primary-care clinic for Hillside students designed to promote healthy lifestyles and to increase students’ knowledge of preventive health care practices.
March of Dimes
Faculty Field Instructor: Sarah Verbiest MPH, MSW
Originally founded to spearhead the national crusade against poliomyelitis, for many years the March of Dimes focused on funding research to develop a polio vaccine. With its success as the first major biomedical program led by a non-profit organization, the mission of the March of Dimes was revamped to include the improvement of the health of babies by preventing birth defects and the reduction of infant mortality caused by prematurity and low birthweight. As a national non-profit organization, the March of Dimes accomplishes its goals through advocacy, research, community service and education.
Duke University Medical Center
Faculty Field Instructor: William Meyer, LCSW, High-Risk Obstetrics
The mission of the Duke University Hospital/Health System is to serve patients and the global community by providing the finest clinical integration of patient care, education and research while respecting the needs of the human spirit. A major medical center and a leading academic health services provider, Duke University Medical Center typically accepts 20-30 interns per year from as many as 5+ schools. All of the interns are supervised by licensed clinical social workers. All interns are required to participate in a weekly health/mental health colloquium and are encouraged to attend a bi-monthly clinical case conference. Every intern has an opportunity to be part of one "switch day" each semester in which interns experience working in a completely different setting with a different supervisor.
UNC Hospitals Dept. of Social Work and Continuity of Care: Pediatric Neurology, GI, and Liver Transplant
The continuity of care team supports the psychosocial needs of individuals with end-stage liver disease being evaluated for transplant candidacy. As medical management is necessary until surgery, social workers and interns assigned to this department will be involved in case management for as many as two or more years after the initial referral. Social workers assigned to this unit focus on interdisciplinary collaboration with the other members of the transplant selection team, advocacy and education for the patients and their families. In addition, they address the psychosocial concerns that have resulted from health issues during the patient’s treatment as well as the discharge planning that ensures a smooth transition post-hospitalization.
UNC Hospitals Department of Social Work and Continuity of Care:
Pediatric Oncology
Pediatric oncology at UNC Hospitals provides consultation, evaluation, and treatment to children from birth to 18 years of age who are diagnosed with cancer. The protocols for the treatment, provided in the hospital and in the oncology clinics on an outpatient basis, include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or all of the above. The type of treatment and the length of medical management are dependent on the specific diagnosis, but usually patients are followed for years, presenting the opportunity for long-term care and case management and the space for both patient education and advocacy.
Counseling and Pyschological Services
Counseling and Pyschological Services is responsible for the provision of mental health services to UNC students, undergraduate and graduate, as well as post-doctoral fellows and spouses. Therapists with diverse post-baccalaureate experience in psychology, social work and medicine provide initial assessment and evaluation, crisis intervention and stabilization, time-limited psychotherapy with a referral for ongoing therapy, and consultation and liaison with other health care providers and relevant University employees. Social work interns function as primary therapists, managing a caseload of 8-12 students requiring brief treatment and presenting with a wide range of developmental and interpersonal problems even including severe psychopathology. Interns’ experiences are enhanced by multidisciplinary training seminars, case conferences, and consultation with other professionals.
Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Chatham County, North Carolina
The purpose of Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services is two-fold: (1) to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault by offering comprehensive services aimed at their safety, their recovery, and their progress toward achieving safe and violence-free lives; and (2) to provide advocacy for victims in the legal, medical, and social service systems and to educate and/or train the professional and lay community about domestic violence, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse. Interns placed at this agency work to empower families and individuals through community education, violence prevention and intervention.
Family Advocacy Program, Lackland Air Force Base (San Antonio, Texas)
Faculty Field Instructor: Major Susan Bowes, LCSW
The mission of Lackland Air Force Base Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is to reduce the number and severity of spousal and child maltreatment incidents by advocating for healthy Air Force communities. FAP consists of two divisions - prevention and treatment. Outreach and educational opportunities, such as classes, workshops, home visits, and briefings, are critical components of FAP prevention efforts. Treatment consists of psychosocial interventions, including support groups and strengths-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families. FAP is also responsible for case management of family members with special health and/or mental health needs.
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