Practice Areas Special Reports

The National Study of Licensed Social Workers was analyzed in four practice areas. Aging, Behavioral Health, Children and Families, and Health. For each Practice Area, the special report and the accompanying reference documents are available.

Assuring the Sufficiency of a Frontline Workforce: A National Study of Licensed Social Workers - Special Report: Social Work Services for Older Adults
This report examines the current social work labor force serving older adults and explores the sufficiency of this workforce to meet current and future needs.
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Social Work with Older Adults Reference Document

Assuring the Sufficiency of a Frontline Workforce: A National Study of Licensed Social Workers - Special Report: Social Work Services for Children & Families
This report examines the availability of social work professionals prepared to respond to the growing needs of children and their families in the United States. The report also examines factors influencing the recruitment and retention of this segment.
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Social Work with Children & Families Reference Document

Assuring the Sufficiency of a Frontline Workforce: A National Study of Licensed Social Workers - Special Report: Social Work Services in Health Care Settings
This report focuses summarizes the key findings related to an important group of social workers providing frontline services in a health care setting. The study responses highlight areas that affect the sufficiency of supply and continuity of service delivery from social workers in health care settings.
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Social Work in Health Care Settings Reference Document

Assuring the Sufficiency of a Frontline Workforce: A National Study of Licensed Social Workers - Special Report: Social Work Services in Behavioral Health Care Settings
This report focuses summarizes the key findings related to an important group of social workers providing frontline services in a behavioral health care setting. The study responses highlight areas that affect the sufficiency of supply and continuity of service delivery from social workers in health care settings.
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Social Work Behavioral Health Care Setting Reference Document