Social work is a broad field encompassing many specializations and areas of practice. Those considering careers in social work should first learn about the many types of social workers and the fields ...

Social work is a wide-reaching field that provides an array of services to diverse populations. The field divides its spectrum of practice into three widely recognized, interrelated levels: micro, ...

Veronica Beagle is the managing editor for Education at Forbes Advisor. She completed her master’s in English at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Before coming to Forbes Advisor she worked on ...

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...

Social work can be a fulfilling career if you enjoy helping others live happier and better lives. As a social worker, you’ll get to work with clients in one-on-one or group settings and earn a good ...

MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. – There are nearly 700,000 social workers employed in the United States. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics has identified social work as ...

Breaking Boundaries Therapist Academy founder Whitney Coleman leads the charge in recognizing, supporting, and elevating Black women social workers. March is National Social Workers Month, a time to ...

The D.C. Council is considering doing away with the exam requirement for certain types of social workers over concerns of racial bias. Citing a need to fill social worker positions in the District, a ...