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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF KOZAKLI / SHB210 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING

Code: SHB210 Course Title: PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORK Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Fall Semester
Level of Course Short Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department SOCIAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MERVE NURLU (nurlu@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) MERVE NURLU,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
It is aimed to learn the roles and responsibilities of social work in the field of psychiatry and to learn the reasons for the existence of the social work profession in the field of psychiatry.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can explain the basic information about psychiatric centers and social work relations. PO-1 Explains the basics of social work as well as the framework and field of study of social work.
PO-3 Explains the relationship between the study areas of social work and application frameworks.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 can understand the roles and responsibilities of social workers in psychiatric settings. PO-13 Collaborates with other colleagues in the team by an interdisciplinary approach in social work interventions.
PO-27 Informs the relevant persons and institutions in order to create a common understanding of social service and consultancy among the stakeholders.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 can comprehend psychiatric disorders and their general characteristics in DSM-V and make referrals. PO-31 Makes use of other disciplines (Psychology, Sociology, Law) that form the basis of social work and uses the knowledge related to the subject areas.
Examination
Presentation
LO-4 can make necessary guidance regarding the psychiatric processes of the clients. PO-13 Collaborates with other colleagues in the team by an interdisciplinary approach in social work interventions.
PO-27 Informs the relevant persons and institutions in order to create a common understanding of social service and consultancy among the stakeholders.
PO-28 When individuals encounter problem situations, they find effective solutions and use the right intervention methods.
PO-29 Provides social services and consultancy services in accordance with the needs of individuals in different developmental stages.
Examination
Presentation
LO-5 can understand the roles and responsibilities of social workers in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. PO-13 Collaborates with other colleagues in the team by an interdisciplinary approach in social work interventions.
PO-27 Informs the relevant persons and institutions in order to create a common understanding of social service and consultancy among the stakeholders.
PO-28 When individuals encounter problem situations, they find effective solutions and use the right intervention methods.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Historical development of psychiatric social work, Scope and importance of psychiatric social work; Psychiatric social work approaches; Case management and group work in psychiatric social work; Working with children/adolescents, families, society, alcohol and substance abuse, crisis and crisis intervention in psychiatric social work; Case studies will be covered.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Historical Development of Psychiatric Social Work Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
2 Psychiatric Social Work and Social Work Practices in Turkey Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
3 Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Evaluation Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
4 Pervasive Developmental Disorders in Children Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
5 Enuresis, Encopresis, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
6 School Fears and Separation Anxiety in Children Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
7 Social Work in Schools with Children with Different Developmental Characteristics Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
8 mid-term exam
9 Adult Psychiatry: History Taking, Social Work Practices in Adult Psychiatry Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
10 Anxiety disorders Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
11 Psychiatric Social Work Case Management Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
12 Crisis Intervention in Psychiatric Social Work Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
13 Working with Family in Psychiatric Social Work Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
14 Working with the Community in Psychiatric Social Work Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
15 Substance Abuse in Psychiatric Social Work Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Özdemir, U. (2000). Türkiye’de Psikiyatrik Sosyal Hizmet. Ankara: Aydınlar Matbaası.
2 Bulut, Işıl (1998) “Psikiyatri Alanı ve Sosyal Hizmet Mesleği”. Psikiyatri Temel Kitabı.
3 Çoban, A. İ. (2019). Psikiyatrik sosyal hizmet. Pegem Akademik Yayıncılık.
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 30
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report 15 1 20
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 50

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 12 12
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 12 12
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 2 10 20
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 4 8
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 4 8
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90