Social work practice: Roles and challenges of social workers in mental health illness rehabilitation center — The case of Gefersa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center

Abstract

Most health institutions in Ethiopia lack to look the client with multifaceted perspective. Social worker provides services to meet the needs of individuals, communities and society. Therefore, the main objective of this research was to assess and explore the roles and challenges of social workers in the Gefersa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (GMHRC). Qualitative research approach particularly a case study research design was used. A total of 15 participants were selected from office of which five social workers and ten from the staff members by using purposive sampling. In-depth interview with the social workers and other informants and observation were used to collect data for the study. The data were analyzed by triangulation technique, to create a meaning from qualitatively generated data.