title: Conceptions of authority within contemporary social work practice in managed mental health care organizations.
abstract: This article examines how social workers may use their authority to create managed mental health care organizations that support the principles and values of professional social work practice. By exploring research and theoretical contributions from a multidisciplinary perspective, the author suggests ways that social workers may incorporate empowerment strategies into their organizational practices to create more socially responsible and humane mental health organizations.
authors.affiliation: School of Education and Human Development, Division of Social Work, Binghamton University, State University of New York, 13902, USA. cbrans@binghamton.edu
authors.forename: Cassandra L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Bransford
mesh_terms: D006808:Humanism; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000941:ethics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000941:ethics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011209:Power, Psychological; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D024382:Professional Role; D012938:Social Perception; D012941:Social Responsibility; D012949:Social Work, Psychiatric; D014481:United States