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While some social work careers take professionals behind the scenes in office settings and others require face-to-face support with clients, the goals of social work are always the same in every industry: to provide effective human services to those who need them.

When most people hear the phrase "social work," they think of jobs in child welfare organizations or their state's department of social services. While many social workers are employed in offices like these, it's also important to remember that social work is everywhere. Modern social work positions are evolving, and the new nature of this profession attracts students and professionals with varying backgrounds and areas of interest.

Are you interested in pursuing your Master of Social Work degree? Explore the factors to consider as you search for the program that matches your personal and professional goals. You’ll learn about the importance of CSWE accreditation, licensure preparation, field education guidance, and more. By enrolling in a Master of…

Human beings crave social interaction. Having a close network of family and friends often has significant benefits, as research shows that social relationships positively impact mental health, behavior, physical health, and mortality risk. However, people experiencing social isolation are at greater risk for many health issues,…

This article covers the various strategies and approaches that social workers use to help people overcome hurdles to employment, so that they can properly support and care for themselves and their families. Such obstacles to securing a job include higher education, childcare, mental health problems, and addiction.

This article explains how social workers' protracted exposure to the trauma of others can result in compassion fatigue and overwhelming mental and physical exhaustion. Additionally, the article discusses the ways in which social workers can prevent and treat compassion fatigue.

In this article, Dr. Chris Flaherty, Director of the Military Behavioral Health Research Lab and an Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky, writes about his 20-year career in the US Air Force, including his time as a Clinical Social Work Officer. He discusses the nature of life in the field of military social work as well as what he learned from the experience.

In this interview, Dr. Chris Flaherty, Director of the Military Behavioral Health Research Laboratory and Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, discusses the field of military social work, UK's Army MSW Program, and the various opportunities offered to students through the school and its partnership with the Army.

This article is based on an interview with Dr. Justin "Jay" Miller, Dean of the University of Kentucky College of Social Work. Sharing his own life experiences, discussing research, and providing information about the UK CoSW program and Self-Care Lab, Dr. Miller explains how vital it is for social workers to practice self-care to ensure their own mental and emotional health.

There's a unique set of challenges and issues relating to rural and urban social work throughout many rural communities throughout the US. Learn more.