“Jordan and Franklin have compiled an invaluable resource for understanding clinical social work. It provides a solid foundation for understanding clinical methods along with an excellent resource in specific assessment methods. This book makes an outstanding contribution to social work education and clinical social work.”

– Barry Ackerson,
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

“This book is a welcome and unique contribution to social work...It brings theory, practice applications, and research together from a developmental perspective...A versatile and highly useful text."

– Joanne Levine, Wichita State

CLINICAL ASSESSMENT FOR
SOCIAL WORKERS
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Second Edition

Catheleen Jordan, University of Texas, Arlington
Cynthia Franklin, University of Texas, Austin

The best-selling social work assessment book has been made even better. Franklin and Jordan combine two approaches — qualitative and quantitative — that are often considered at odds. The authors' unique synthesis creates a new approach that encourages the use of multiple methods in formulating client assessments.

Drawing on critiques of experienced users, the authors have reorganized parts of the book, added new contributions from specialists, and included a new chapter on multicultural assessment. The chapter on multistressed families now includes gay and lesbian families, mistreated children and people with health related issues. Chapters 6 and 7 now end with a section on processing the movement from assessment to intervention. The link between assessment and practice has been made clearer throughout the book and important documentation formerly in appendices have been placed in the text.

The second edition includes extensive references, sample forms, samples of integrative skills assessments, and examples of standardized measures. Reader friendly features such as chapter introductions, chapter conclusions, and review questions have been added.

Contents

Preface
Tables ix
Figures x
Preface xiii
Acknowledgements xvii

Chapter 1 An integrative Skills Assessment Approach
Cynthia Franklin and Catheleen Jordan
Definition of Social Work Assessment
The Nature of the Assessment Process
Box 1.1 Questions Used in a Solution-Focused
Practice Models of the Practitioner
Assessment
Common Features of Social Work Assessment Models
Integrating the Components of Practice Models for
   Social Work Assessment
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 2 Linking Assessment and Intervention
Catheleen Jordan and Cynthia Franklin
Clinical Decision Making
Problem Monitoring
Treatment Planning: Moving from Assessment
   to Intervention
Treatment Planning Case Example: Tom and Julie
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 3 Quantitative Clinical Assessment Methods
Cynthia Franklin and Kevin Corcoran
Rationale for Including Quantitative Measures
   in Assessment
Quantitative Methods of Measuring Client Behavior
Box 3.1 Resources for the Review of Standardized
   Measures
Guidelines for Developing a Measurement System for
   Client Assessment
Summary
References

Chapter 4 Standardized Assessment Measures and
Computer-Assisted Assessment Technologies
David Springer and Cynthia Franklin
Determining Reliability
Determining Validity
Norms, Scoring, and Interpretation of Measures
Computer-Assisted Assessment Technologies
Limitations in Standardized Assessment Measures
Box 4.1 Evaluation of the BERS
Measurement Error
Clinical and Ethical Uses of Standardized Measures
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 5 Qualitative Assessment Methods
Dorie J. Gilbert and Cynthia Franklin
Definitions and Descriptions
Philosophical Underpinnings
Qualitative Versus Quantative Assessment Methods:
   Distinct, but Not Incompatible
Qualitative Methods
Data Gathering in Qualitative Assessment
Case Study: Portfolio Assessment
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 6 Children and Adolescents
Catheleen Jordan and Janie Hickerson
Diagnosis
Box 6.1 Child/Adolescents Disorders
Psychological Theories
Children of Color
Assessment Methods
Case Study
Box 6.2 Treatment Plan: Anthony Estrada
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 7 Adults
Elizabeth C. Pomeroy, Lori K. Hooleran,
and Cynthia Franklin
Person-In-Environment Rating Scale
Assessing Clinical Problem Areas in Adult Clients
Box 7.1 Interviewing Questions
Assessing Major Mental Disorders in Adults
Assessing Common Problems in Adult Clients Using
   Standardized Meaures
Criteria for Substance Dependence (DSM-IV Criteria)
Special Issues in Working with Older Adults
Learning to Perform Assessment with the PIE Chart
Case Study
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 8 Family Systems
Cynthia Franklin, Laura Hopson, and Christine Ten Barge
Key Concepts and Issues of Family Systems
Box 8.1 The importance of a strengths based
   assessment
Developmental Life Cycle Stages of Families
Assessment Methods
Box 8.2 Strengths-Based Measures for Families and
   Children
Completing a Family Assessment
Integrated Skills Assessment Report:
   The Williams Family
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 9 Assessing Families Who Are Multistressed
Catheleen Jordan, Ski Hunter, Joan Rycraft,
Janie Hickerson, and Vikki Vandiver
Gay and Lesbian Families
Child Maltreatment in Families
Health Problems: Substance Abuse, HIV, and
   Brain Injury
Case Example
Box 9.1 Treatment Plan: Emily Parker
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 10 Multicultural Assessment
Dorie J. Gilbert
Background on Ethnic-Minority Clients
Considerations in Assessing Ethnic-Minority Clients
Recommended Alternatives for Multicultural
   Assessment Practice
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 11 Linking Assessment To Outcome Evaluation
Using Single System and Group Research Designs
Bruce A. Thyer and Laura L. Myers
The Design and Conduct of Single System Design
The Design and Conduct of Group Research Design
What About External Validity?
Summary
Study Questions
References

Tables
Figures
Appendices
Index

About the Editors

Catheleen Jordan is professor of social work at the University of Texas at Arlington where she is chair of the direct practice sequence and clinical supervisor in the School of Social Work Community Service Clinic. Professor Jordan teaches direct practice, family therapy, and philosophy of science. Her numerous publications include An Introduction to Family Social Work.

2003, Paper, 486 Pages, ISBN 978-0-925065-37-7, Price $71.95