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Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

Well, it is vital to note the difference between psychology and social work because they both seek to help individuals in different ways. Whereas psychology focuses primarily on understanding and exploring the inner workings of people’s minds, social work focuses more on helping people with their daily life issues.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support. Additionally, you may refer clients to other resources and professionals, including support groups and medical practitioners, based on their diverse needs.

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11 Great Benefits of Being a Social Worker: Making a Positive Impact

Social Work Haven

Job Security and Diverse Career Opportunities Social work is a growing field with many opportunities for advancement. This diversity of career options means that social workers can find a job that matches their skills, interests and unique perspective. Social workers can take on a variety of roles depending on their setting.

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19 Essential Social Work Practice Skills You Should Work on Refining Now

Social Work Haven

Communication Skills Social workers must be able to effectively communicate in various settings with diverse groups of people. They also include assessment, interviewing, record keeping and case management. Problem-solving requires creative thinking, adaptive reasoning, communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

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Promising Advances in the Cultural Adaptation of Mental Health Evidence-based Interventions

Society of Clinical Psychology

60% of the adapted EBIs included the addition of case management, culturally-specific skill acquisition, or sociocultural components. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology , 85 (1), 45-57. Dr. Chu also co-directs PAU’s Center for Excellence in Diversity, which was founded in 2010 by Dr. Stanley Sue. Castro, F.

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Alumni Honored with SSW Distinguished Alumni Awards

Michigan Social Work

Sagi-Schwartz earned his BA in social work from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and at U-M received his MSW, an MA in psychology and a PhD in the Joint Program in Social Work and Social Science (developmental psychology). Before joining MCYJ in 2014, Smith co-managed a youth diversion program in Skokie, IL.