According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse. | 90% |
| Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs. | 87% |
| Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals. | 87% |
| Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients. | 85% |
| Supervise or direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients. | 83% |
| Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status. | 83% |
| Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support. | 79% |
| Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources. | 79% |
| Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient. | 78% |
| Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes. | 74% |
| Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy. | 73% |
| Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse, combat social problems, or improve health or counseling services in community. | 72% |
| Develop or advise on social policy or assist in community development. | 58% |
