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Professional Program: Advanced Clinical Practice for Social Workers

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SPP‐20250002743

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Target Audience

About Instructors

Introduction

This is a specialized, one-month, one-week training program offered to social workers certified by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive theoretical and practical foundation that prepares participants for effective clinical practice in medical social work settings. The program covers a wide range of core competencies, including clinical interviewing, social assessment, case formulation, documentation, intervention planning, Crisis and Emergency Intervention, and adherence to professional ethics. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge and applied skills with a strong focus on healthcare settings. Participants will be exposed to various clinical models, such as brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). They will also be trained in the use of psychosocial assessment tools and learn how to manage complex psychosocial cases involving chronic illness, addiction, violence, and family problems. The program places significant emphasis on reflective practice, multidisciplinary teamwork, and evidence-based social work approaches. Sessions are delivered by experienced academics and practitioners, ensuring a balance between academic rigor and practical realities. Trainees will receive structured weekly supervision to support their professional growth, encourage critical thinking, and ensure learning outcomes are met. By the end of the program, participants will have acquired the clinical competence and ethical foundations necessary to function as effective, confident, and compassionate clinical social workers in a variety of healthcare settings.

Description

Program Date:-

The program starts on Septmber 9, 2025 (details in the scientific schedule Below.

( 1 Month & 7 Days )

Program Benefits:-

A professional certificate approved by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, It is renewed every three years by a certificate certifying professional clinical practice.
An integrated program that combines theoretical lectures, workshops, and field clinical training, under the supervision of a distinguished group of specialists.

Program Objectives:-

Illustrate international social service areas of work and describe relevant professional intervention strategies across various settings.
Recognize core values and professional ethics in the practice of clinical social work within the social clinic context.
Identify the key requirements for practicing electronic social work, including legal, ethical, and technical competencies.
Apply principles of virtual social clinic management, including digital case handling, communication, and confidentiality protocols.
Recognize and differentiate between brief therapy models, including task-centered, client-centered, and solution-focused approaches.
Identify lifestyle patterns of clinical social service clients and analyze common factors contributing to resistance to change.
Contrast mental disorders and personality disorders, highlighting the differences in symptomatology, treatment approaches, and social work roles.
Apply evidence-based practices in clinical social work, using scientific research and clinical guidelines to inform interventions.
Demonstrate skills in crisis intervention and psychosocial support, especially in cases related to violence, addiction, chronic illness, and end-of-life care.
Design and implement preventive programs and policies that address patient, family, and community needs in alignment with social clinic protocols.

Program Outcomes:-

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of health system transformations and their impact on clinical social work, with the ability to adapt practices to evolving healthcare environments.
Apply professional values and ethical decision-making frameworks effectively in diverse and complex clinical scenarios, reflecting a strong sense of responsibility and integrity.
Utilize modern therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT, and brief therapy models in clinical practice, tailored to client needs and treatment goals.
Assess and intervene in psychological and developmental disorders, demonstrating diagnostic accuracy and the ability to select appropriate intervention strategies.
Incorporate digital tools and virtual platforms into clinical social work practice, ensuring effective delivery of services through electronic and remote methods.
Design and implement preventive care and community-based programs, using data and community assessment tools to address population-specific needs.
Deliver timely and effective crisis interventions, especially in cases involving addiction, mental health emergencies, family violence, or chronic illnesses.
Provide specialized psychosocial interventions for patients with substance use disorders and those in palliative care, with empathy and clinical competence.
Analyze and apply knowledge through structured case studies, translating theoretical frameworks into practical, client-centered solutions.
Follow and contribute to the development of clinical policies and procedures, while maintaining a collaborative, ethical, and client-focused attitude across multidisciplinary settings.

Program Scientific Schedule:-

To view the scientific schedule: (Click Here)

Requirements And Output

- Program Admission Requirements:-
- A valid license from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

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Accreditation CME Hours 0 Accreditation Number SPP‐20250002743

Specialties price

Therapy and Rehabilitation ~~3500 SR~~

Available to 1 August Book Now For 2950 SR

Target Audience:

· Therapy and Rehabilitation

Sub specialty:

· Social Service
· Sociology

About Instructors

Dr.Ali Mohammed Al-Zahrani

-Senior specialist at Al thughar General Hospital in Jeddah Ph. D. family sociology Qassim University Master of sociology King Abdulaziz University Master of psychology King Abdulaziz University

Dr. Meshaal Aljuaid

-Doctor of philosophy in social work Master of medical social work Professional fellowship in patient-centered care Postgraduate Diploma in preventive drug counseling

Dr.Darwish Mohammed Alshaikhi

-- Leader of the social service track in Jeddah's first community - Associate lecturer at Umm Al-Qura University - Member of the advisory committee of King Abdulaziz University. - Holds a doctorate from Qassim University, specializing in the treatment of the individual and the family.

Dr.Saleh Ali Alharthi

-Senior social specialist at Taif Health Community Member of the Forensic Psychiatric committee at the Erada and mental health complex Doctor of philosophy in social work-Qassim University.

Dr.Abdullah Jaber Althoibey

-Head of the medical social service department at the children's hospital in Taif Doctor of philosophy in social work-Qassim University

Dr.Mohammed Alshamani

-Head of the specialty of medical social service at the Ministry of Health Former CEO of the Erada and mental health complex in Madinah Ph. D. in sociology at King Abdulaziz University

Ms.Marwa Muhammed Nooh

-Social worker at the Erada and mental health complex in Taif Coordinator of training and education in the medical social service track in the health community in Taif Coordinator of career quality in the medical social service in the health community in Taif Master of clinical social work Higher Diploma in medical social service PhD researcher in social work Helwan University

Dr.Rashed Bin Mohammed Alsharif

-نائب رئيس مجلس إدارة جمعية الأخصائيين الاجتماعيين

Dr.Abdol Obaidallah Alshamrani

-Social worker at King Fahd University Hospital in Khobar Active member of international social service organizations Expert on social initiatives and partnerships

Dr.Maha Mohammed Alluhaibi

-Assistant professor of clinical social work at Umm Al-Qura University PhD from the University of Huddersfield in the UK She is interested in research in the field of digital services, women's and children's issues and is a consultant in psychological and social counseling

Dr.Majed Matar AL-Hothali

-Doctor of psychological counseling-master of Clinical Psychology. Leader of the mental health track at Taif Health community, and executive vice president of the Saudi society for Professional Psychology

Dr.Fahad Ahmed Alkadi

-Leader of the path of medical social service in the Taif Health Community. Ph. D. in family sociology Family counselor Certified TOT trainer

Mr.Sultan Ali Alshaddadi

-Master psychological counseling Diploma of dialectical behavioral therapy Diploma of acceptance and commitment therapy PhD researcher clinical psychology

Dr.Samah mohammed albargi

-Academic and trainer specializing in clinical social work, member of the American Society of social workers NASW consultant classified by the health specialties authority

Mr.Saad Saed Alsalmi

-- PhD researcher, Qassim University - Master of medical social service - Higher Diploma in the Prevention of narcotic and psychotropic drugs. - Certified trainer in the specialty of social work from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties - Certified trainer from the Saudi Heart Association. - Certified diabetic educator of the Armed Forces Medical Services

Mr.Abdullah Ahmed Al-Kinani

-PhD researcher family and marriage psychology Senior social worker at King Abdulaziz Specialized Hospital in Taif And a clinical practitioner in several attending and remote clinics Experience ٨ years in providing social, family and psychological counseling.