| Scope of Work | | | | a jumpstart through 2010 though fresh openings are |
| Social workers hired by public and private welfare | | | | largely dependent on the funding and vacancies. |
| agencies, clinics, schools, hospitals and rehabilitation | | | | There is likely to be stiff competition for this post in |
| centers. Some of them work in juvenile courts or as | | | | the city areas and major metros. |
| researchers or teachers. | | | | Salary and other benefits |
| Education and Training Requirements | | | | The clinical social worker salary is in the range of |
| A master's degree in social work is the required for | | | | approximately $ 35,000 per year and the |
| most positions though there are openings for | | | | employment potential is bright. Other benefits include |
| bachelor degree holders as well. Social workers who | | | | paid holidays, sick leave, health insurance, and |
| wish to be researchers should possess doctorate | | | | retirement plans though it can largely depend on the |
| degrees. Major in sociology, psychology, or any | | | | organizations they work with. |
| another social science might be useful. They should | | | | Working Conditions |
| have a thorough knowledge of topics like human | | | | Social workers are in demand in almost every field. |
| growth and development, social welfare policies, and | | | | From schools to hospitals, agencies and even courts, |
| methods of social work. The aspiring candidates can | | | | have openings for this highly strategic positions. The |
| also benefit from the work-study programs offered | | | | job in general is challenging yet fulfilling. To be |
| by many schools that give an opportunity for them | | | | successful in this career you should be sensitive to |
| to work with students in schools. | | | | the problems faced by others, empathetic and should |
| Future scope | | | | be able to handle all types of temperaments and |
| The demand for social workers is expected to make | | | | emotional outbursts of the clients. |