Clinical Assessment for Social Workers provides a wide range of standardized assessment tools, derived from different perspectives, to give readers greater flexibility in information gathering and intervention planning. Incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods, the authors encourage readers to approach assessment as both an art and a science. They advocate for discovering the balance between scientific, evidence-based approaches and the development of personal practice wisdom. "Assessment provides the foundation for all subsequent clinical decisions. Clinical Assessment for Social Workers - now in its fifth edition - is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in ethical and effective service provision in direct practice settings." - David R. Hodge, Arizona State University