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Social workers help people cope with and/or solve challenges they are facing by assisting them to obtain services; providing counseling or psychotherapy with individuals, families, and groups; and/or helping communities or groups provide or improve social and health services. Social workers in the addiction field promote well-being through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention services. Social workers function in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, human service agencies, and community organizations.
A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree prepares a person to become a licensed clinical social worker able to diagnose and treat behavioral health issues.
SUNY Fredonia offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work. Contact their Social Work program for more information.
This publication is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,000,000 with 0% financed nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
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