What is a social worker? What do they do?

Question

What do social workers do exactly, what's their job?

And how much do they get payed... and if you're gonna say 'it depends' then please explain.

Thank you.

Answer 1

I am sorry that I don't have an answer for your question but I was just thinking this myself. I was also wondering what the levels l, ll, lll mean and which is highest or lower.  Hmmm.

Answer 2

there are different types of socail workers-

child welfare workers monitor child abuse

hospital social workers help find patient resources

social worker (LCSW) provides pychological counseling

school social worker helps children and families deal with special needs/manage special education programs

a child welfare worker may make as little as 30k

pay varies-can start at 60k per year for school/hospital social worker

social service agencies often don't have financial resources so tehy pay on the low end-if you are in private practice and established with a fullpatient load-you will get paid based on insurance reimbursement whcih can range as low as $65 for 45 minutes to over $100 (keep in mind you may have overhead-office space, etc.0