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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

Social Work Haven

Social workers can work in different settings, such as schools, hospitals, non-profit organisations, government agencies, and private practice. Social workers offer a wide range of services, including counseling and therapy, individual and group sessions, to help people deal with emotional, psychological, and behavioural issues.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

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This process is referred to as social prescribing, an initiative that received significant backing from the UK government in 2018 with an investment of £4.5 Can social workers evaluate psychological tests? No, social workers do not have the necessary qualifications or authority to evaluate psychological tests.

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NASW remembers George Floyd Jr. on 4th anniversary of his death

Social Work Blog

As social workers, the NASW Code of Ethics emphasizes the importance of challenging social injustice. Culturally competent social workers recognize the importance of providing trauma-informed care and support to individuals and communities experiencing the psychological effects of racism and violence. We don’t need more martyrs.