What is Social Work? -- Got Social Work? -- Follow the Yellow Brick Road: Education and Licensure for Social Workers -- Careers in Child Welfare -- School-Based Social Work -- Social Work With Older Adults -- Social Work in Healthcare -- Social Work in Mental Health and Addiction -- Careers in Crisis Intervention -- Careers in Criminal Justice and the Legal Arena -- Careers in International Social Work and Human Rights -- Careers in Poverty and Homelessness -- Careers in Advocacy and the Political Arena -- Careers in Community Practice -- Leadership in Human Service Organizations -- Careers in Research and Academia -- Out-of-the-Box Social Work Careers -- Paying for Your Social Work Education -- Job-Hunting Tips.
Summary:
"This book helps the readers to understand the mission and values of the social work profession. The readers will use this book as a guide to help them assess which field(s) of social work practice might be a good fit for them"-- Provided by publisher.
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