Mental Health Administration

Social workers understand that evidence that informs practice derives from multi-disciplinary sources and multiple ways of knowing. They also understand the processes for translating research findings into effective practice. You have read about guiding principles of recovery produced by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. Based on this information, prepare a tip sheet of the five most important recovery principles for individuals with severe mental illness that new social workers in the field should consider including why social workers are knowledgeable about evidence-informed interventions to achieve the goals of clients and constituencies, including individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Be sure to expound on why you chose these five recovery principles for application.

Support your assignment with at least two scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including seminal articles, may be included.

Length: 2-3 pages, not including title or reference pages

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

Requirements: 2-3 pages

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It is vital that as a social worker, the aim is not only to get the patient well but to ensure that after recovery, the patient is empowered. An efficient social worker possesses interpersonal skills that will enable them to interact personally with their patients. For instance, a social worker should be able to establish a relationship with the patient by gaining their trust. This way, the social worker can engage the patient to get deeper insights into the patient’s experiences and perspectives (Hyde, Bowles, & Pawar, 2014). Information learned by the social worker from the patient can be used to develop the most appropriate wellness strategies for the patient.

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