Karin Goger

Karin Goger is a Professor at Fachhochschule St. Pölten in the Department of Social Sciences, specializing in Social Work education and research. She teaches in both the BA and MA Social Work programs and coordinates the Case Management working group of the Austrian Society for Social Work. With multiple qualifications including sociology, psychotherapy (Psychodrama), systemic supervision, and case management, her work bridges academic theory and clinical practice.

Her research focuses on three core domains:

• Social Diagnostics: Developing assessment frameworks for client needs
• Case Management: Optimizing service coordination in complex cases
• Network Interventions: Mapping social support systems in mental health contexts

She leads projects including TransSoDia (transnational digital learning in social diagnostics) and studies on network-building in social psychiatry.

Her recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate strong emphasis on evidence-based Case Management practices, social network dynamics in support systems, and the integration of digital tools in psychosocial assessment. Works frequently explore therapeutic relationship-building and standardization of professional methodologies.

Beyond academia, she maintains psychotherapy practice and organizational consulting services, specializing in implementing professional concepts in social service agencies.