Social workers are found in many settings, including private practice, mental health, health, schools, community agencies, PUBLIC welfare, agency ADMINISTRATION, legislative services and policy and planning.

Social work's approach is UNIQUE among the helping professions because it focuses on people's problems in the CONTEXT of their social environment. Social workers believe that people are influenced by the strengths and weaknesses of those around them - in their families, communities, workplaces, and organizations.

Social workers are found in many settings, including private practice, mental health, health, schools, community agencies, public welfare, agency administration, legislative services and policy and planning.

Social work's approach is unique among the helping professions because it focuses on people's problems in the context of their social environment. Social workers believe that people are influenced by the strengths and weaknesses of those around them - in their families, communities, workplaces, and organizations.