Are there other kinds of social work? Do all social workers practice clinical social work?
Social work is a very broad profession. Social workers perform in a variety of functions in community agencies, service programs, schools, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and public-policy organizations. However, clinical social work requires specialized education and training in the field of mental health. And in Missouri and most other states, clinical social workers must meet statutory and regulatory licensure requirements, in order to work within an organization or in private practice.
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