21-1020 Social Workers
Broad occupation category (Social Workers) within the minor group 'Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
Where 21-1020 sits in the SOC 2018 hierarchy
Subcategories of 21-1020 Social Workers
- 21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
- 21-1022Healthcare Social Workers
Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
- 21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
- 21-1029Social Workers, All Other
All social workers not listed separately.
Other SOC 2018 codes under 21-1020 Social Workers
Frequently asked questions
- What is SOC 2018 21-1020?
- SOC 2018 21-1020 is "Social Workers". Broad occupation category (Social Workers) within the minor group 'Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- What does SOC 2018 21-1020 include?
- 21-1020 Social Workers contains 4 direct subcategories: 21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers; 21-1022 Healthcare Social Workers; 21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers; 21-1029 Social Workers, All Other.
- What is the parent category of 21-1020?
- 21-1020 Social Workers sits under 21-1020 Social Workers in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.
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