지역사회 정신건강사회복지사의 생애경험에 관한 연구

Abstract

This study applies life history research methods to reflect on the individual’s life as a mental health social worker and explores the policies, systems, and historical circumstances of mental health social welfare. This also aims to analyze the interaction between the social environment and the lives of mental health social workers. The research results analyzed based on Mandelbaum’s analysis method show that the first, ‘dimension of life’ is analyzed as “expansion of expertise,” “two sides of health and welfare,” “inclined practice field,” and “survival in the practice field.” Second, ‘turning point’ area is analyzed as “Opportunity and Luck” and “Finding Welfare Identity.” Third, ‘adaptation’ was analyzed as “solidarity and challenge.” Based on the research results, four implications were suggested: Reorganization the medical-centered delivery system into a welfare-centered delivery system; Resolution of the advancement opportunity in Mental Health Welfare Center; Establishment of an education system to strengthen the identity of social workers; Reinforcement solidarity in mental health social welfare practice sites