Strengths Model for Youth Case Management: Impact on the Provider and Agency

The strengths model for case management, initially designed for adults, has been modified for work with youth. The adapted model was piloted in a community mental health center in a Midwestern state with youth aged 12–18. Interviews were conducted with case managers and supervisors to gain insight a...

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Published in:Child & adolescent social work journal 2021-02, Vol.38 (1), p.43-55
Main Authors: Schuetz, Nikolaus, Mendenhall, Amy N., Grube, Whitney
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Case management
Clinical Psychology
Community mental health services
Health facilities
Mental health
Organizational change
Organizational culture
Personality and Social Psychology
Psychology
Qualitative research
Social services delivery
Sociology
Supervisors
Youth
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Summary:The strengths model for case management, initially designed for adults, has been modified for work with youth. The adapted model was piloted in a community mental health center in a Midwestern state with youth aged 12–18. Interviews were conducted with case managers and supervisors to gain insight about the implementation process and how the model impacted them and their work with youth. Qualitative analysis revealed themes and subthemes organized into three overarching topics: Impact on organizational process and culture, impact on the provision of direct services, and adaptations of Strengths Model for Youth. Findings indicate overall satisfaction with the model.
ISSN:0738-0151
1573-2797
DOI:10.1007/s10560-020-00668-2