What job title does a social worker hold?

I'm exploring career options in helping professions, and social work seems interesting. What is the official job title for social workers, and are there different titles depending on their role or specialization?

Social work is a diverse field with several roles and specialties, each with distinct job titles. All job positions in the field fall under the broad title of "Social Worker," but can have unique descriptors based on their focus.

For instance, if a Social Worker is working in the field of healthcare, they might be referred to as a "Medical Social Worker" or "Healthcare Social Worker." They assist patients in understanding their diagnosis and coping with its psychological implications.

In schools, you have the "School Social Worker," who supports students in their education by addressing psychological, social, and environmental factors affecting their school performance.

"Child and Family Social Workers," on the other hand, work to improve family and social environments for the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of children. They may intervene when children are in harmful situations.

Another example is a "Clinical Social Worker," also called a "Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)", who can provide mental health therapy. Clinical Social Workers have specific training and licensing to provide such services, not unlike a psychologists.

"Substance Abuse Social Workers" are other specialized social workers who help individuals struggling with addiction, while "Military Social Workers" cater to the unique needs of veterans and active-duty military personnel.

Those are just a few examples. Social Workers can be found in various public and private entities - hospitals, schools, government agencies, NGOs, private practices, prisons, the military, and many more. Overall, the title "Social Worker" is common, but there are several, more specific job titles that point to their area of expertise.