Direct Social Work Practice: Theories and Skills for Becoming an Evidence-Based Practitioner

About Brian E. PerronElizabeth Harbeck VoshelMary C. (Carmel) Ruffolo

Mary C. Ruffolo PhD LMSW is a professor with the University of Michigans School of Social Work. She teaches classes on topics related to assessment and interventions with children adolescents adults families and small groups. Dr. Ruffolos research emphasizes the development evaluation and sustainability of evidence-based or evidence-informed practices in public behavioral health settings as well as in integrated health environments.  Brian E. Perron PhD is an associate professor with the University of Michigans School of Social Work. He teaches classes on topics related to diagnosis and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. Dr. Perron is also actively involved in research related to these topics with an emphasis on clinical assessment measurement evidence-based practices and predictive modeling.  Elizabeth H. Voshel LMSW ACSW is an associate clinical professor and director of field instruction with the University of Michigans School of Social Work. She has been a leader in the schools integrative learning effort and teaches a capstone seminar. Voshel has presented nationally and internationally on field instruction curriculum and social work ethics and was employed for 22 years by the US Department of Veterans Affairs.