r/socialwork

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About r/socialwork

This community is for social workers and those interested in joining the social work field! It is a place to ask for advice, share your frustrations, receive support, and anything else related to the social work sector.

The community at a glance

r/socialwork is a Subreddit for Social Impact with roughly 131K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the Social Impact topic page.

Roughly 20K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Frustrating, and Job Search. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention lmsw prep book, liability coverage, and masters exam study materials.

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131K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +20K members
Growth: +17.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 1K members
  • 2014: 2K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 2K members
  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2021: 38K members
  • 2023: 28K members
  • 2024: 19K members
  • 2025: 20K members
  • 2026: 14K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 526 members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    21 posts in the past month
    1. There should be a law that you can’t have more people on your caseload than dollars you are paid per hour.
    2. Why do providers think we are magicians??? It’s annoying
    3. Social Workers are professional "Bros"
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    There should be a law that you can’t have more people on your caseload than dollars you are paid per hour. · Why do providers think we are magicians??? It’s annoying · Social Workers are professional "Bros"
    21
  • Advice Requests
    14 posts in the past month
    1. I need a side hustle badly. Not private practice!
    2. Failed my ASWB Exam sixth time...what should I do?
    3. How the hell do I fit grad school + practicum + work + chronic illness into one week without cloning myself?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    I need a side hustle badly. Not private practice! · Failed my ASWB Exam sixth time...what should I do? · How the hell do I fit grad school + practicum + work + chronic illness into one week without cloning myself?
    14
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best way to carry all your materials
    2. Beadless Weighted Blanket Recommendations?
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Best way to carry all your materials · Beadless Weighted Blanket Recommendations?
    2
  • News
    1 post in the past month
    1. The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live With Their Families
    #4
    News
    The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live With Their Families
    1

Topics

  • Struggling
    22 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    22
  • Frustrating
    8 posts in the past month
    #2
    Frustrating
    8
  • Job Search
    8 posts in the past month
    #3
    Job Search
    8
  • Social Work
    7 posts in the past month
    #4
    Social Work
    7
  • Looking For Job
    4 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For Job
    4

Flair

  • WWYD
    74 posts in the past month
    1. I'm going to run away to the woods
    2. (Professor here) Pressure to incorporate AI into MSW curriculum is getting worse...
    3. Suspected Incest Between Adults
    #1
    WWYD
    I'm going to run away to the woods · (Professor here) Pressure to incorporate AI into MSW curriculum is getting worse... · Suspected Incest Between Adults
    74
  • Professional Development
    39 posts in the past month
    1. Neurodivergent/Autistic/AuDHD Social Workers Support Group?
    2. Things that we didn’t learn in grad school
    3. Just resigned from the 3rd job in less than 4 years.
    #2
    Professional Development
    Neurodivergent/Autistic/AuDHD Social Workers Support Group? · Things that we didn’t learn in grad school · Just resigned from the 3rd job in less than 4 years.
    39
  • Micro/Clinicial
    35 posts in the past month
    1. Hot Take: Lazy Diagnosing is Unethical and Harmful
    2. Starting my 55th year in our profession.
    3. Client being deported
    #3
    Micro/Clinicial
    Hot Take: Lazy Diagnosing is Unethical and Harmful · Starting my 55th year in our profession. · Client being deported
    35
  • News/Issues
    12 posts in the past month
    1. “Soft” social work
    2. Failed my ASWB Exam sixth time...what should I do?
    3. Domestic Violence and Flock Cameras
    #4
    News/Issues
    “Soft” social work · Failed my ASWB Exam sixth time...what should I do? · Domestic Violence and Flock Cameras
    12
  • Macro/Generalist
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Why do providers think we are magicians??? It’s annoying
    2. Any social workers still in direct practice after 20+, 30+ years?
    3. Feeling Overwhelmed in CPS
    #5
    Macro/Generalist
    Why do providers think we are magicians??? It’s annoying · Any social workers still in direct practice after 20+, 30+ years? · Feeling Overwhelmed in CPS
    11

Product recommendations

  • lmsw prep book
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best LMSW Practice Test Book?
    2. Best LMSW prep book?
    #1
    lmsw prep book
    Best LMSW Practice Test Book? · Best LMSW prep book?
    2
  • liability coverage
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best liability coverage options
    2. Best liability coverage?
    #2
    liability coverage
    Best liability coverage options · Best liability coverage?
    2
  • masters exam study materials
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best masters exam study materials?
    2. Which masters study guide is best?
    #3
    masters exam study materials
    Best masters exam study materials? · Which masters study guide is best?
    2
  • online masters in counseling/therapy
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best and most affordable online masters in counseling/therapy for those coming from a different field?
    2. Best and most affordable online masters in counseling/therapy for those coming from a different field?
    #4
    online masters in counseling/therapy
    Best and most affordable online masters in counseling/therapy for those coming from a different field? · Best and most affordable online masters in counseling/therapy for those coming from a different field?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/socialwork for?
Best for Social Impact enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/socialwork free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/socialwork have?
Roughly 131K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/socialwork on?
r/socialwork runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/socialwork cover?
On the Hive Index, r/socialwork is organized under Social Impact.
How do I join r/socialwork?
You can join r/socialwork by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Social Impact communities like?
Communities for changemakers, climate advocates, and sustainability-focused entrepreneurs. Covers nonprofit professionals, social entrepreneurs, and community organizers, with communities on Circle, Discord, and dedicated platforms for specific causes from climate action to global development.
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