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The 14 best books to read as a social worker

Save the Social Worker

If you want to get better at social work, serving the clients who come into our lives better, you need to read. To be clear… The books I recommend here are not going to be just about social work. Many of them come from the realms of psychology, business, and self-help. What about in social work?

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

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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How to Write Care Act Needs Assessment Easily

Social Work Haven

As a Newly Qualified Social Worker a few years ago, I understood that to become effective at what I do as a social worker , there was a need for me to write good Care Act 2014 needs assessments. A needs assessment is carried out by social services to decide your care and support needs.

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News Items – July 22, 2021

Social Workers Speak

This can result in emotional or behavioral issues including: substance use, self harm, chronic depression, suicidal tendencies, etc. Professional Responsibilities: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an expertise in trauma therapy, specifically for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. …

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News Items – March 3, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Social workers are the unsung heroes of the pandemic. Should social workers work with police? Across the state, law enforcement departments take varying approaches to integrating social workers into policing, but Goetz and other experts express concerns that it’s being done too hastily. The Washington Post.

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News Items – March 30, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Maine can ill afford the loss of these workers,” Butler warned. The salaries that social workers earn make it hard to repay their student loans while supporting their families, Butler said. The average pay for bachelor’s level social workers in Maine is $47,000 a year; those with master’s degrees earn about $13,000 more.

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News Items – January 27, 2022

Social Workers Speak

The National Association of Social Workers – New Jersey Chapter (NASW-NJ) is extremely disappointed at the Senate’s inability to move forward on the Freedom to Vote: John R. In 2019, UH Athletics Director David Matlin hired a part-time licensed clinical social worker psychologist to work with UH’s student-athletes.