Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis in Social Work Practice

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis in Social Work Practice, 4th Edition, is a textbook that prepares social workers to navigate diagnostic assessment and clinical evaluation. The volume introduces systematic methods for identifying mental health conditions commonly encountered across direct practice settings.

Coverage examines sixteen major mental disorders through a biopsychosocial risk and resilience framework. This perspective explores disorder etiology by analyzing environmental influences alongside existing client strengths, helping clinicians evaluate external factors during assessment.

Designed for students and practitioners, the textbook balances diagnostic proficiency with a critical view of the DSM and the surrounding medical model. Each chapter includes new case studies to offer opportunities for applied practice.