Mental Health Careers--Social Work Assistant
Can I use my Psychology degree for a career as a Social Work Assistant?
You can definitely pursue a career as a Social Work Assistant with your Psychology degree. Many social work assistants work in residential settings, especially in elder care. Social Work Assistants assist individuals with performing day to day activities. In this way, Social Work Assistants form relationships with clients that remain professional, while combining the functions of a friend and counselor. The care that a Social Work Assistant provides is supervised by a licensed Social Worker in accordance with an established plan of care for the client.
Salary Information
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that social and human service assistants, with whom social work assistants are grouped, make a median of $33,000 per year.
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Click on the links below to read about other Mental Health careers that only require a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology:
Mental Health Careers--Mental Health Technician
Mental Health Careers-Foster Care Case Manager
Click on the links below to read about other Mental Health careers that require a Master's Degree:
Mental Health Careers--Master's in Clinical/Counseling Psychology
Mental Health Careers--Genetic Counselor
Mental Health Careers--Licensed Professional Counselor
Mental Health Careers--Marriage and Family Therapist
Mental Health Careers--Art Therapy
Mental Health Careers--Master of Social Work
Mental Health Careers--Pastoral Counseling
Mental Health Careers--School Counseling
Mental Health Careers--Substance Abuse Counselor
Mental Health Careers--Master's in Forensic Psychology
Mental Health Careers--Applied Behavior Analyst
Click on the links below to read about other Mental Health careers that require a Doctoral or Professional Degree: