MSW-6106 - Advanced Leadership Skills for Clinical Practice

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

In this course, students will explore the skills needed to cultivate leadership and professional behavior and work effectively with multi/interdisciplinary teams. Students will examine the delivery of supervision, leadership development, strategic planning, and transitioning from clinician to a leadership position. The role of leader at the organizational level will also be evaluated, including legislative advocacy and a review of jurisdictional regulations and requirements related to licensure and practice. Students will examine the expectations of administrative leadership for the daily operation of social work service delivery systems, including the functions of management, team-work, decision-making, use of authority, program planning, and staffing.