Human Services
Human Services
Human Services is broadly defined as the service systems and occupations that concentrate on improving or maintaining the physical and mental health and general well-being of people. Social work is the professional activity of helping individuals, groups, or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning. This may include helping people with tangible services like food and housing, or providing counseling or psychotherapy services to people in need.
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Career Outlook
$49K
Median Salary for social workers
11%
Growth in employment over the next 10 years
707,400
Social worker jobs in the U.S.
1,070
Social workers employed in MD