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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

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You asked, what are the 10 roles of social workers ? While I can provide a list of 10 common roles of social workers, it’s important to note that our roles often go beyond these. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.

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The Rise of Corporate Social Work

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By Maren Dale Jennifer Pelham, MSW, is a self-defined corporate social worker from Albany, N.Y., She stepped into the corporate sector in 2008, taking on a role as a career development program manager for a major technology company, after serving as a hospital-based individual and group therapist.

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Social Work History Month 2021: Social Workers are Essential

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March is National Social Work History Month. The 2021 theme is " Social Workers are Essential.” From the NASW website : Social workers are essential to community well-being. As practitioners, social workers are trained to help people address personal and systemic barriers to optimal living.

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Can You Be a Social Worker with a Psychology Degree Easily?

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You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? You also asked other burning questions … Whether you’re contemplating a career in these fields or simply curious about the intricate facets of human behaviour and social work, this is the place to start. What degree do you need to be a social worker?

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NASW News Hits May 2022

Social Workers Speak

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) reached a potential news audience of more than 860 million people in May, due to extensive coverage of the NASW Ohio Chapter’s successful legal push to get the town of Lebanon to not enforce an abortion ban and a Spanish language article on the states with the highest social work pay.

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How to Write a Capacity Assessment | Best Tips or a Pain in the Neck

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The Assessor (anyone) can carry out a capacity assessment for example, a friend, family members, a care worker, an occupational therapist, a nurse, a doctor or a social worker What are the key elements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 The key element is the fact that the MCA is a decision support tool.

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News Items – March 9, 2023

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States put social workers to task in comp Business Insurance Several states are taking steps to address shortages of qualified mental health professionals in workers compensation by making it simpler for licensed clinical social workers to help injured workers.

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