Substance abuse social workers work with patients who are suffering from drug addiction and find out the underlying causes for addiction so that proper counseling and care can be provided to the patients for their well-being.

Social workers in this area work with the children who are abandoned and are suffering from problems like violence, poverty, disability, illiteracy, etc. Social workers provide these children appropriate care, facilities, and guidance so that these children can be protected and enjoy basic human rights. Workers in this field are equipped with the knowledge related to child rights and laws. They are mostly employed with government organizations, or NGOs.

Individuals with a background in social work are hired by various corporate firms as Corporate Social Responsibility Managers. Every corporate has a CSR department through which the company is involved in fulfilling its social responsibility towards the society.

Public Social Workers are responsible for general well-being of the public and they work for the development of various communities. They are responsible for understanding the needs and problems of community members and provide them appropriate solutions while devising various effective policies for the welfare of communities.

Clinical social workers provide therapy and counseling services to individuals and families dealing with mental health issues, addiction, and emotional challenges

Medical social workers work in healthcare settings, offering support to patients and their families by connecting them to appropriate resources, providing emotional support, and addressing psychosocial needs.

Social work educators teach social work programs at educational institutions, preparing future social workers for their careers.