Social Worker Career Conversation Summary

Response to the Video Social Worker-Career Conversation In the video “Social Worker-Career Conversation,” we are able hear from Tim Gienger who is an Advanced Clinical Specialist (ACS) in Bismarck North Dakota that works fulltime at West Central Human Services Center and part time at Lutheran Social Services and Minot State University as counselor. Throughout the video Mr. Gienger was asked several questions about his role, the target population he encounters, unique aspects of his setting, challenges he faces, and what he considers a successful outcome. In order to become an ACS, Mr. Gienger explains that a student should obtain both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work. When asked what his favorite part of school was, Mr. Gienger, said that he enjoyed being able to take many different kinds of classes, such as psychology, sociology, biology, policy, and community organization that focused on groups, families, individual, and other …show more content…
Gienger described a successful outcome for this role to include being able to sit down and talk with a group or individual about whatever may be causing them problems so that they can find a solution to the problem by making a plan. He also goes on to say that anyone interested in this line of work needs make sure that they have a great deal of patience and know how to set boundaries, such as when it comes to dealing with people in a broad, various, and diverse, context. In conclusion, the role Mr. Gienger plays as an Advanced Clinical Specialist (ACS) has a great deal of autonomy and independence when it comes to helping others in negative situations. This field of social work requires one to have a great deal of patience, know how to set boundaries, and a master’s degree in social work. I found this social work role to be very interesting and I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to work with them in the future. From a nursing standpoint, their role is crucial to the overall mental health of the