Social Worker

Social Workers have several licensure levels to reflect differences in the extent of the professional's education, and overall work experience. Social Workers provide counseling services to clients dealing with daily life issues, but they tend to do it more from the perspective of society and the surrounding environment, rather than focusing on an individual's personal motivations. Social Workers are generally more associated with social service agencies and charitable organizations than Professional Counselors.

States license Social Workers within a multi-tiered system to reflect differences in education, training and work experience.