Cross-disciplinary supervision amongst social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand

Authors

  • Jo Hutchings
  • Lareen Cooper Massey University
  • Kieran O'Donoghue Massey University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol26iss4id26

Abstract

Cross-disciplinary supervision is occurring amongst social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand and it is regarded positively. However, the findings of this research involving 54 social workers who are members of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) indicates there is a) no clear understanding of what constitutes cross-disciplinary supervision; b) potential for issues to arise and c) a need for guidelines. The results are discussed in terms of developing knowledge, practice competence and accountability in relation to the practice of cross-disciplinary supervision and a framework for cross disciplinary supervision is presented. 

Author Biographies

Jo Hutchings

Jo Hutchings is a registered social worker with a private practice in the Tasman District. 

Lareen Cooper, Massey University

Lareen Cooper is the Director of Social Work and Social Policy at Massey University, Palmerston North. 

Kieran O'Donoghue, Massey University

Kieran O’Donoghue is the Head of the School of Health and Social Services at Massey University

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2016-03-12

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Hutchings, J., Cooper, L., & O’Donoghue, K. (2016). Cross-disciplinary supervision amongst social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 26(4), 53–64. https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol26iss4id26

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