Career Goals For Social Work

I am determined to work in a Career field that will offer me the opportunity to do something that I enjoy doing as a job. My objective career goal is to work as a medical officer in the United States Army, specifically a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have thoroughly considered the skills that I presently have and the abilities that I need to either change or perfect. I been embarking on more educational avenues since I have being in the army to get close to this career goal. The ultimate goal I set out for myself was to get accepted in the United State Army Masters of Social Work Program. The program is one that helps determined individuals work on acquiring their Masters Degree in Social Work Services and become officers in the United Army. As I am already in the field of psychology I though a special interest in the Social Work Services and have come to enjoy working in this department.
My professional career goal is to get the schooling through the Army because it is all paid for. Finish my obligation and try to retire from the Army after 20 years of service. I know once I complete my service, I can always work for the federal employee for the Army. Also one may ask the question, but why social work
As baby boomers age, they and their families will require help from social workers to find care, which will increase demand for healthcare social workers. The average full-time medical social worker earned $50,500 per year as of 2011, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, but wages varied over a wide range with those workers that holds a master 's degree in any subject averaged approximately $12,000 more in annual income. Career progression in this field is very rapid because of the constant need and demand for Licensed Clinical Social