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Social Worker Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1041S0200X
As of today, the following are the total number of School Social Workers nationally, in your State, and near your location.
Select a State below to view the list by State. Additionally, you can narrow the list by city, among other options, from the Filter Panel, which you can open by clicking the vertical ellipses ⋮ in the upper right corner of the app.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of School Social Workers who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the School Social Workers across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do School Social Workers do?
School social workers are mental health professionals who serve as the vital link between schools, families, and communities, promoting students’ academic and social-emotional well-being.
They provide direct services, such as counseling and crisis intervention, as well as indirect services, including case management, student and family advocacy, and coordination with community resources.
Their goal is to address issues such as bullying, truancy, and family struggles that can interfere with learning, thereby helping students achieve success by ensuring their basic needs are met.
What they do
Direct Services: Provide individual and group counseling, offer social-emotional support, and lead psychoeducational groups.
Crisis Intervention: Respond to students and families during emergencies and crises to ensure safety and support.
Case Management: Assist students and their families in accessing and coordinating essential resources, including community programs and services.
Advocacy: Champion the rights and needs of students and families within the school system and the broader community.
Home-School Connection: Act as liaisons between home and school, conducting home visits to engage parents and build strong relationships.
Community Collaboration: Collaborate with community agencies and partners to connect families with the support they need and address systemic needs.
Consultation: Guide teachers and school staff on behavioral and mental health issues, fostering supportive learning environments.
Why School Social Workers Are Essential
Promote Equity: They work to ensure that all students receive the support and resources necessary for equitable educational opportunities.
Addressing Barriers to Learning: They tackle issues such as poverty, substance abuse, and complex family situations that can hinder academic achievement.
Support Student Well-being: They contribute to a favorable school climate by supporting students’ social, emotional, and developmental needs.
Empower Families: By connecting families to resources and advocating for their needs, they help create a supportive environment for student success.