What people think they know about social work is often a myth, according to the National Association of Social Workers. For information about social work careers, contact the National Association of Social Workers . For information about accredited schools of social work, contact the Counsel on Social Work Education . For information about state licensing of social work, contact the American Association of State Social Work Boards . Only a fraction of social workers are employed in public or child welfare, and social workers are the nation s largest providers of mental health and therapy services.
Social workers practice in a wide variety of settings, and their presence is constantly evolving.
They ll provide counseling to seniors, help them maintain their independence at home, plan for future care and generally help improve their quality of life. Human Resources Businesses hire occupational social workers to help manage onsite workplace conflict and to make workplaces more safe and family friendly. A growing practice area for occupational social workers is in employee assistance programs. Schools Social workers are often part of the interdisciplinary teams that school systems set up to help children with emotional, developmental or educational needs. Some schools now serve as community centers and offer classes and social services for adults, too, which is spurring further demand for school social workers.