Coordinates and monitors client services. Organizes or refers them to support groups, helps them plan for their needs after discharge, and with barriers that may stand in the way of recovery. Some medical social workers work in interdisciplinary teams that evaluate certain kinds of patients. Requires a master's degree in social work. Serves as a link to resources in the community.
Most school districts require a master's degree.
Employs trains, and supervises the staff, deals with financial affairs, networks with other agencies. Does pre-sentence assessments, makes recommendations to courts, and provides services to inmates and their families. Probation and parole officers provide similar services to individuals after release. Often conducts both individual and group psychotherapy with this population. The fit between the academic training in social work and the job skills is still very close.