A licensed professional who helps individuals, families, and communities navigate challenges and access services.
What social workers do
Social workers assess clients, connect them with services, provide counseling, advocate within systems, and document progress. They serve children, families, the elderly, people with mental illness, veterans, and people facing poverty, addiction, or domestic violence.
Training path
US social workers earn a bachelor’s degree for entry-level roles. Clinical social workers complete a master’s of social work and a supervised licensure path leading to LCSW or LICSW credentials. Specializations include healthcare, schools, child welfare, and behavioral health.
Settings
Social workers staff hospitals and hospices, public schools, child protective services, mental health clinics, veterans hospitals, community mental health centers, courts, and private therapy practices. Many also work in policy and program evaluation.
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