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 132K 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, Job Search, and Social Work. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention lmsw prep book, liability coverage, and masters exam study materials.

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132K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +20K members
Growth: +17.7% / 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: 15K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 2K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. 17 Years in Medical Social Work: What Remote Jobs Can I Get?
    2. I cannot for the life of me find Suicide Prevention CEUs
    #1
    Solution Requests
    17 Years in Medical Social Work: What Remote Jobs Can I Get? · I cannot for the life of me find Suicide Prevention CEUs
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone started an acute care MSW job and immediately burnt out?
    2. MSW Generalist student- regretting the school I chose because of standardized preset program that leaves professors with no autonomy over their teaching. Unclear expectations, ever changing deadlines, useless syllabi because they constantly deviate. Lots of "i'll have to ask" from professors
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Anyone started an acute care MSW job and immediately burnt out? · MSW Generalist student- regretting the school I chose because of standardized preset program that leaves professors with no autonomy over their teaching. Unclear expectations, ever changing deadlines, useless syllabi because they constantly deviate. Lots of "i'll have to ask" from professors
    2
  • Advice Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Master’s in Social Work, but I’m bored in my current job, should I look elsewhere?
    2. Few questions as a new case manger
    #3
    Advice Requests
    Master’s in Social Work, but I’m bored in my current job, should I look elsewhere? · Few questions as a new case manger
    2

Topics

  • Struggling
    19 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    19
  • Job Search
    8 posts in the past month
    #2
    Job Search
    8
  • Social Work
    7 posts in the past month
    #3
    Social Work
    7
  • Job
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Human services jobs
    2. Master’s in Social Work, but I’m bored in my current job, should I look elsewhere?
    #4
    Job
    Human services jobs · Master’s in Social Work, but I’m bored in my current job, should I look elsewhere?
    6
  • Looking For Job
    4 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For Job
    4

Flair

  • Professional Development
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Human services jobs
    2. Social Work Support Group
    3. LCSW Studying- Therapist Development Center?
    #1
    Professional Development
    Human services jobs · Social Work Support Group · LCSW Studying- Therapist Development Center?
    15
  • Micro/Clinicial
    12 posts in the past month
    1. private practice right out of MSW
    2. Took the new clinical exam today….
    3. Conducting First Therapy Appointment Tips
    #2
    Micro/Clinicial
    private practice right out of MSW · Took the new clinical exam today…. · Conducting First Therapy Appointment Tips
    12
  • WWYD
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Am I too old?
    2. “yearly reviews”
    3. Tips for task managing an intern
    #3
    WWYD
    Am I too old? · “yearly reviews” · Tips for task managing an intern
    9
  • News/Issues
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Trump Moves to Cut Off Student Loans for Tons of Degrees | i’m so tired man 🫩
    2. Anyone started an acute care MSW job and immediately burnt out?
    3. What Does the Future Hold for Social Work? (US)
    #4
    News/Issues
    Trump Moves to Cut Off Student Loans for Tons of Degrees | i’m so tired man 🫩 · Anyone started an acute care MSW job and immediately burnt out? · What Does the Future Hold for Social Work? (US)
    5
  • Good News!!!
    2 posts in the past month
    1. LMSW Exam
    2. What’s your small win for the day?
    #5
    Good News!!!
    LMSW Exam · What’s your small win for the day?
    2

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 132K 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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