G M Acker

Summary

Publications

  1. ncbi The impact of clients' mental illness on social workers' job satisfaction and burnout
    G M Acker
    Health Soc Work 24:112-9. 1999
  2. ncbi The effect of organizational conditions (role conflict, role ambiguity, opportunities for professional development, and social support) on job satisfaction and intention to leave among social workers in mental health care
    Gila M Acker
    Department of Social Sciences, York College, The City University of New York, Jamaica, New York 11451, USA
    Community Ment Health J 40:65-73. 2004
  3. ncbi The challenges in providing services to clients with mental illness: managed care, burnout and somatic symptoms among social workers
    Gila M Acker
    Social Sciences Department, York College, City University of New York, Jamaica, NY 11451, USA
    Community Ment Health J 46:591-600. 2010

Detail Information

Publications3

  1. ncbi The impact of clients' mental illness on social workers' job satisfaction and burnout
    G M Acker
    Health Soc Work 24:112-9. 1999
    ..The implications for the social work profession are discussed as well as the importance of social support systems at the work setting that will help social workers cope more effectively with stressful work situations...
  2. ncbi The effect of organizational conditions (role conflict, role ambiguity, opportunities for professional development, and social support) on job satisfaction and intention to leave among social workers in mental health care
    Gila M Acker
    Department of Social Sciences, York College, The City University of New York, Jamaica, New York 11451, USA
    Community Ment Health J 40:65-73. 2004
    ..The author suggests that it is possible to find an appropriate balance between the professional expectations of social workers and the business-driven aspect of the mental health care environment...
  3. ncbi The challenges in providing services to clients with mental illness: managed care, burnout and somatic symptoms among social workers
    Gila M Acker
    Social Sciences Department, York College, City University of New York, Jamaica, NY 11451, USA
    Community Ment Health J 46:591-600. 2010
    ..The author discusses the role of social work schools in preparing students for the realistic aspects of mental health work, and recommends a partnership between managed care organizations and professionals for best care giving...