“What are the main duties of a social worker?”

That question is not easy to answer with the information provided but I will give it a shot. A social worker might be able to assist in two ways. Many social workers have a clinical license, which allows them to offer therapy for your daughter to process her emotions related to the divorce. That assumes your daughter may have negative feelings about the divorce. The second way is more of a case management role. In having a divorce, that might have diminished the resources that the other party may have brought. Social workers in this capacity can help you and your daughter get connected to resources that you might need. Such resources might include a support group if needed. So there are many ways that a social worker could help her. It depends on what kind of help you are looking for.

Clinical social workers are often very well trained therapists. I would find one who specializes in working with teens and ones who work with children in families experiencing divorce.

A social worker is educated and trained to help your daughter navigate this time in life of divorce and puberty. A social worker will assess and monitor your daughter's social, emotional, physical and mental functioning and connect her with appropriate community programs. Ask her pediatrician about meeting with a social worker.

Social work is a broad field and our duties can vary depending on the sector or setting. Social workers are a great resource, do alot of care coordination and resource linkage, in some settings with certain licenses conduct and facilitate therapeutic interventions for children, families, adults and various specialities, and social workers are advocates and mandated reporters in all settings to support children and vulnerable adults.

Thank you for your question. The field of social work is quite broad. However, all Social Workers are trained as Generalist; meaning the basic competencies are known, understood, implemented and practiced to fidelity. Social workers are to act as agents of change - be that in communities, institutions, organizations, or private practice. We are individuals who provide resources and connections to those resources by understanding the expressed need of the person with whom we work. That said it sounds like you may seeking an LCSW who focuses on direct practice/therapy/counseling. Depending on where you live you may find and LICSW or LSW. These individuals are trained to assess and treat mental health and wellness issues. I hope this helps. Be well.

Empathy, understanding her concerns and fears. Encouraging her to talk about her feelings and understand that they are normal for a child in her position. Investigate programs for children of divorced parents. Encourage the single parent to seek counseling to help dealing with the pain, fear, and uncertainty that comes with such a dramatic change in life circumstances.