From Clinical to Macro: A Journey in Social Work

This chapter explores the speaker's transition from pursuing a career in clinical social work to embracing the mezzo world of social work. They reflect on their unique experience in macro-oriented settings, including internships in a congressional office, working in policy, and their responsibilities in a state assembly person's office. The chapter also delves into specific policy issues they have encountered, the connection between public employee pension benefits and social welfare, and the importance of interdisciplinary analysis in macro practice.