There is great variability of school employment for social workers, depending on the state in which the worker is employed. Some states may require teaching certificates, while other states may hire depending on the ratio of students to worker. Individual, group, and family counseling are common treatment modalities here. A good mix of BSW and MSW level workers are included here. Settings may include hospitals, group homes, and other residential facilities.
Much group therapy is done in programmatic settings.
Public welfare services may include AFDC, food stamps, general assistance programs, and supplemental security income. Social insurances include such programs as Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance, and workman s compensation. Along with the field of aging, this is the largest area for BSW level workers. Due to the increase of prisons, however, this number may be on the rise. Various levels of prisons, jails, and probation services are common settings in this field.