Social work careers

If you’re searching for a career that will allow you to help people in your local community, social work may be the career path for you. You will need a strong moral compass, high-levels of empathy, and the ability to compartmentalize your work and personal life.

If you saw my IG story earlier this month, you'll know the big news...I'm finally an LCSW!! I had very low expectations for my performance on the exam, but I'm glad I got it out of the way & have since been in the process of getting my practice started!! A detailed podcast ep will drop in the future to give you the info on that. For now, here is my social work career timeline :) #socialwork #socialworker #therapy #therapist #mentalhealth #career #careerdevelopment #lmsw #lcsw…

Most states use the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) exam which candidates must pass to gain licensure as a social worker. Some states require licensure at the Bachelors level, Masters level, and Clinical level, while other states only require Clinical licensure. (For a state-by-state listing of licensing requirements, visit this informative website.) My students want to know how to prepare for the exam, and I have some suggestions. 1. Plan ahead. Most states allow graduating…

Most people tend to understand micro, macro and mezzo social work, but what do those jobs look like? Here's a breakdown of jobs at different levels. I think it really comes down to a) how many people are you working with at a time and b) how many other people are you influencing? Less moves towards micro, more towards macro.

Using your knowledge and personal traits to improve the world around you and support others when they need to overcome various challenges. There are lots of areas of social work but you need to make a choice and decide on which field do you want to focus on. #socialwork #vocational #education #careers #jobs #resume

This very popular image is a great reminder for all social workers and those in helping-fields, that self-care is important.

✨There are far too many myths about social work that certainly don't help our profession. What are myths you notice about this work? #socialwork #socialworker #therapy #therapist #lmsw #lcsw #bsw #lsw #counseling #counselor #mentalhealth #socialservice

There are a lot of negative & pessimistic beliefs attached to this profession, but believe it or not, you can THRIVE in this field! Helping others, building community, improving your knowledge & skill, not burning out - It's all possible! What helps you thrive in social work? #socialwork #socialworker #therapy #therapist #counseling #counselor #therapysession #mentalhealth #burnoutprevention #burnout #turnover #helpingprofession #healthcare #selfcare

A bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) opens a lot of professional doors on its own. With this degree, you can obtain positions in the following areas: behavioral and case management aide, community outreach, court liaison, probation, rehabilitation, benefits eligibility,

For those of you interested in either exploring the field of social work, finding out more about the licensing requirements or looking for employment, below are 34 links to various career and job search resources that you may find helpful. Also make sure to check out this post for even more resources! Associations, Licensing and […]