Social Worker
Sara Bernal Period 1
Job outlook
- Employment is expected to grow by 25 percent from 2010 to 2020
- Growth will do to an increase in demand
- Number of jobs during 2010 were at 650,500 positions
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Career Details
- Provide help to people solve or cope with problems in their everyday lives
- Clinical social workers diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional issues
- Generally work a full time schedule. They may work evenings and weekends to see clients or attend meetings.
- Working locations may vary from schools to hospitals or clinics
- The median wages (2011) $25.91 hourly, $53,900 annual
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Skills Required
- Compassion
- Listening skills
- Organizational skills
- People skills
- Problem solving skills
- Time management skills
Education needed
- A bachelor's degree is required for most direct service positions
- Clinical social workers are however required to have a master's degree and obtain a license to practice
Possible place of education
Bachelor and Master's degree
License of social work
Advancement Opportunities and Related Jobs
- Health Education
- Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
- Psychologists
- School and Career Counselor
- Social and Human Services Assistants
- Rehabilitation Counselor
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