“What is the difference between healthcare and school social workers?”

The difference is in the education and training. Social work schools have tracks to indicate the practice setting. The graduate programs include internships so you can gain experience in healthcare or school social work. Healthcare settings are more rigorous as hospitals and clinics are open year round. A schoolyear schedule is often sought after by people with school age children. Social work is a profession with different work setting opportunities.

A healthcare social worker works in hospitals or clinics related to health. A social worker might be a medical social worker, Emergency Department, ICU, or a specialty such as oncology or pediatrics. A school social worker works in a school district and requires a special certification.