OR SW Jurisprudence case studies
OR SW Jurisprudence · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Oregon Social Work Jurisprudence Exam is the law-and-rules component that Oregon uses to confirm a social worker understands the statutes and administrative rules that govern practice in the state. It is aimed at candidates moving through Oregon licensure - CSWA, LCSW, LMSW and LCSW equivalents - and at licensees who need to show they know Oregon-specific obligations rather than general clinical theory. The OR SW Jurisprudence case studies are 5 cases and about 4,266 words.
1The LMSW Who Wants to Test in April: Supervision That Doesn't Count
Priya holds an LMSW and works at a nonprofit community mental health agency in Oregon. She has logged 3,420 clinical hours over 22 months, all under Dana, an LCSW who was licensed 15 months ago and who completed a six-hour supervisor training last year.
865 words, about 4 min2The Belt, the Welts, and the Request for Silence
Marcus, 29, has been in therapy with a licensed clinical social worker at an outpatient clinic for five months for depression. In session he discloses that six weeks ago, after his 8-year-old son spilled juice in the car, he 'whipped' the boy three times with a belt, leaving welts on his thighs that were still visible four days later.
857 words, about 4 min3The 15-Year-Old Who Consented for Himself
Jayden, 15, walks into a school-based health center and asks to see the social worker. His PHQ-A score is 18; he reports two months of insomnia, dropping grades, and passive thoughts that 'everyone would be better off,' with no plan, intent, or prior attempt.
846 words, about 4 min4The Divorce Subpoena and the 'Fit Parent' Letter
A licensed clinical social worker in private practice has treated Elena, 41, for 18 months for PTSD and major depression. Elena's husband has filed for divorce and is seeking sole custody of their two children, ages 8 and 11.
836 words, about 4 min5The Grandson With Power of Attorney
Ruth, 79, lives alone in a small apartment. She has vascular dementia (MMSE 22/30) and heart failure.
862 words, about 4 min