32 People Are Debunking Common Misconceptions About Their Line of Work

Clinical social workers need to hold a press conference, or people should stop generalizing their jobs. Social workers are not in the business of striking fear into your heart; they do not exist to take your children. They are dedicated mental health workers who know how to connect resources.

Clinical social workers work in all sorts of settings. From hospitals to community centers, not every social worker works with child protective services or law enforcement. You know what else they don’t do? They don’t process welfare claims. So stop asking about that, too.