Dana Grossman Leeman, M.S.W., Ph.D., is an associate professor of practice and the program director for SocialWork@Simmons. After earning her M.S.W. at the Boston University School of Social Work, she worked mainly in mental health settings. She began teaching at Simmons School of Social Work in 1996 and earned her Ph.D. from Simmons in 2004...
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Social work requires a diverse and demanding range of professional, emotional, and cognitive skills. While many people who become social workers have a natural aptitude for these skills, it is essential to hone them throughout one’s career. In fact, becoming a life-long learner is an ethical requirement of professional social workers. While there is no definitive list, here are a few qualities and skills required to be a social worker...