Medicated Mental Health

Mental health care has come out of the dark ages only recently. Social workers specializing in mental health in the early 20th century facilitated patient care by putting clients together with the most appropriate caregiver or finding a state-run institution that might house them.

10 Ways Human Services Software Can Revolutionize Client Care 

Human services software has emerged as a transformative tool in the world of social work and client care. By leveraging technology, organizations can streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of services provided to individuals in need. 

In this blog, we'll explore ten ways in which human services software can revolutionize client care, from optimizing case management to empowering clients through digital engagement.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Currently, one in fifty-four American children will be diagnosed somewhere on the Autism spectrum. Social workers in child welfare have noted this rise in the diagnosis of autism across the country and have asked us to help bring autism out of the shadows.

How Case Management Software Impacts Case Notes

In social work industry, the ability to efficiently manage case notes is paramount. Case notes serve as a crucial documentation tool, capturing vital information about clients, their progress, and the interventions implemented. Traditionally, social workers relied on manual methods to record and organize these notes, leading to inefficiencies, inaccuracies, and potential privacy concerns. However, the advent of case management software has transformed this landscape, offering a myriad of benefits that streamline the process and enhance the quality of case notes.

In this blog, we'll explore how case management software revolutionizes case notes, empowering social workers with tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and client outcomes.

Just Give Me a Call: Teletherapy for Mental Health 

More and more frequently these days we hear from social workers specializing in mental health that many more clients are using teletherapy to attend sessions. Teletherapy is any remote therapy that uses technology to help the therapist and client communicate. 

Tracking Triumphs: The Dynamics of a Case Management Tracking System 

In modern service sectors, efficient and effective case management is crucial. Industries such as healthcare, social services, legal aid, and customer support rely heavily on case management tracking systems to streamline their operations, enhance communication, and ensure clients receive timely and appropriate services. This article explores the dynamics of a case management tracking system, focusing on its essential components, benefits, implementation strategies, and best practices.

Feature Focus: Understanding the Essential Features of Case Management Software

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, organizations dealing with complex cases need efficient systems to manage their operations. Whether in healthcare, social services, legal aid, or customer support, the adoption of case management software has become a necessity.

This blog explores the essential features of case management software, focusing on how they enhance efficiency, improve outcomes, and support the seamless management of cases.

Here Comes Summer: Selfcare for Social Workers 

Burnout is this summer's key word for social workers. The first heat wave has already rolled across the nation, and climate experts tell us there is more to come. Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, summertime has been vacation time. The time when workers rest and refresh for another year of labor looming in the fall. Not so for social workers. Research reveals that the demands on social workers pick up in the summer months, but social workers accustomed to the natural rhythms of the American workforce tend to drift into summer expecting to rest and relax like the rest of the world. They are often not prepared for the relentless intensity of need that their clients experience as the summer heat and school closers put an even greater burden on struggling parents, the elderly, and the homeless. As it turns out, just when social workers start to let down their natural guard in step with traditional summer slack time, they are deluged with intensifying client need. In short, social workers are not prepared and without purposeful self-care often burnout during the summer months.

Unlocking Potential: The Varied Benefits of a Case Management Tool 

The modern business landscape demands constant evolution. Organizations across industries are relentlessly seeking strategies to streamline operations, maximize output, and elevate client or patient experiences. In this dynamic environment, case management tools have emerged as transformative solutions, offering a comprehensive set of benefits that empower organizations to achieve significant success.

Students Weigh in on AI 

We heard from a group of social work students after we published the blog, The Use of AI in Social Work, two weeks ago. They were enthusiastic about the use of artificial intelligence in their studies and concerned that their professors were limiting their use of AI. To advance the discussion of this new technology further we have summarized the students' point-of-view below.