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To be a social worker, you need to hold a degree in social work from an accredited college or university program. The undergraduate degree is the bachelor of social work (BSW). Even if you have a bachelor’s degree in another field of study, you can still pursue a graduate degree in social work.
Education, Training, and Other Requirements A master’s degree in social work (MSW) or psychology is required for most positions; however a bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW), psychology, sociology, or a related-field may qualify for some entry-level jobs.
What do social workers do in healthcare?
Medical social workers help patients, and their families cope with the emotional and social responses to illness and treatment. They also educate patients and their families on entitlements, community resources, and health insurance coverage.
What jobs can I get with a bachelors of social work?
A Bachelor of Social Work program can prepare you for a variety of social work careers.
- Caseworker. Caseworkers are the backbone of the social work field.
- Family Service Worker.
- Habilitation Specialist.
- Mental Health Assistant.
- Residential Case Manager.
- Activity/Workshop Director.
Social work is a challenging career in many ways – emotionally, mentally and often physically. The education required to attain this career is easy in some ways but difficult in other ways.
Top 10 Social Work Jobs
- School Social Worker. School social workers are those who work with children or young adults in an educational setting.
- Substance Abuse Therapist.
- Clinical Social Worker.
- Child and Family Social Worker.
- Mental Health Social Worker.
- Hospice Social Worker.
- Case Manager.
- Care Coordinator.