Reflections in Practice

Author

• Joshua William EricksonFollow

Files

Graduation Date

Summer 8-21-2026

Document Type

Portfolio

Degree

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Degree Name

Social Work

School or Department

Social Work

Abstract

This portfolio narrative documents my professional development through the Master of Social Work program at the University of Montana. It discusses how I've developed my skills through practicum sites at Youth Villages and the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) as well as coursework spanning from clinical practice, policy analysis, program evaluation, and community organizing. Using the Five Elements of Advanced Integrated Practice and all ten CSWE competencies as an organizing structure, clinical skills with adolescents, families, and older adults are reflected on. Growth in macro-level practice, program evaluation, and interdisciplinary leadership is examined.

Keywords

PACE, Social Work, Advanced Integrated Practice, MSW portfolio, trauma-informed care, strengths-based practice, systems theory, CSWE competencies, clinical social work, family preservation, cultural humility, anti-oppressive practice, policy advocacy, program evaluation, interdisciplinary collaboration, adolescent mental health, older adult services, healthcare, professional identity development, social work education, practicum, field education, burnout prevention, ethical decision-making, intersectionality

Subject Categories

Clinical Psychology | Development Studies | Organization Development | Other Social and Behavioral Sciences | Psychology | Social Justice | Social Psychology | Social Work

Recommended Citation

Erickson, Joshua William, "Reflections in Practice" (2026). Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects. 604.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/grad_portfolios/604