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Graduation Date

Spring 5-8-2026

Document Type

Portfolio

Degree

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Degree Name

Social Work

School or Department

Social Work

Abstract

This portfolio documents my development as an advanced integrated social worker within behavioral health and crisis response systems. Grounded in the ten CSWE competencies, it illustrates my progression from foundational generalist practice to a more complex, systems-oriented approach that integrates ethical decision-making, trauma-informed care, research-informed practice, and policy awareness. Drawing on my practicum experience in Mobile Crisis Assessment and Triage (MCAT) in Spokane, Washington, the portfolio demonstrates my ability to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate across micro, mezzo, and macro levels. It highlights my commitment to social justice, cultural humility, and least-restrictive care, while also addressing the challenges of working within resource-constrained systems. Overall, this portfolio reflects my readiness to practice as a competent, reflective, and ethically grounded social worker capable of navigating complexity and contributing to improved behavioral health outcomes.

Keywords

Advanced Integrated Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health, Mobile Crisis Response, Trauma-Informed Care, Ethical Decision-Making, Social Justice, Cultural Humility, Policy Practice, Program Evaluation

Subject Categories

Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration | Social Justice | Social Work

Practicing in Broken Systems: An Advanced Integrated Social Work Portfolio

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