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Social work is a broad field that encompasses a wide range of practices and areas of specialization. Regardless of the diversity within the profession, social workers help place individual and community-level issues within a greater context. Therefore, social workers may become politicians, consultants, or researchers. The majority of social work takes place under the rubric of healthcare or social service organizations.
Professional social workers may be involved in any number of public or private organizations. Social work is dedicated to creating changes that improve the lives of residents. Issues like truancy, drug use, domestic violence, crime, and poverty all fall under the rubric of social work concerns. Some of these issues can be addressed by working one on one with clients such as in a team with psychologists and doctors. At other times, the social worker may be called upon to examine the overarching sociological forces that cause psychological problems and make appropriate, research-based policy recommendations.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment in the social work field is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations. Job prospects are favorable, especially in population-specific areas of specialization such as geriatrics or rural communities (U.S. Department of Labor). Because the field of social work is diverse, the salaries vary. As of May 2008, the median annual earnings for non-specified social work fields was about $46,000 (U.S. Department of Labor). At the administrative level, social workers can earn upwards of $100,000. Social...
One of the social worker's main tasks is to work with other mental health professionals when addressing the needs of clients. Many clients require assistance in gaining access to social services, government programs, health education, or outreach centers. Social workers often serve as liaisons between clients and institutions. Social workers might also serve as liaisons between institutions and the government. About one-third of social work is directly at the government level, at which social workers can apply research-based knowledge to legislation and public policy.
The minimum educational requirement for social work in the United States is a Bachelor's degree, such as a Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW). However, many social work positions require higher degrees such as a Master of Social Work (MSW) or a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree. Administrative and research positions are more likely to require higher degrees. In addition to their educational requirements, social workers must acquire and maintain a professional license or certification. Professional licenses and certification requirements may vary from state to state, as they do from country to…
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