ATS Keyword Library

Social Worker Resume Keywords

Keywords recruiters and ATS filters look for in Social Worker resumes within Government & Public Sector.

Keywords by Category

Add these exact terms into your experience and skills sections

public-sector(9 terms)

  • case management
  • crisis intervention
  • needs assessment
  • advocacy
  • resource coordination
  • apricot
  • penelope
  • caseworthy
  • microsoft office

social-worker(6 terms)

  • social worker
  • senior social worker
  • junior social worker
  • licensed clinical social worker (lcsw)
  • administered
  • implemented

How to Use These Social Worker Keywords

Best practices to pass ATS filters without stuffing

  • Use the exact title and grade from the posting, e.g. 'GS-11'.
  • Spell out Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in full, then add any abbreviation in brackets.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What keywords should a social worker resume include?

Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Needs Assessment, tools like Apricot, and measurable impact.