I love my job despite all the documentation!

Assessing, diagnosing, crisis intervention, therapy, short-term problem-solving, great co-workers, great supervisors, are just a few of the many reasons I love my job. I am a Clinical Social Worker for Older Adult Services. Each day is different from the next.

I’ve interned with Older Adult Services during the 2006-2007 school years and have been employed there since August 2007. How many recent Master of Social Work graduates (from Cal State Long Beach), at the age of 25, can say they work for the County and have the exact position they want?

Although each day can be stressful and oftentimes emotionally draining, I have never complained or considered changing jobs. The reason is that I am doing what I have always wanted to do: Help people and make their lives a little easier.

I love my older adult clients and am always eager to tackle the challenges that are posed in this field. And yes, I am oftentimes overwhelmed with documentation, but each job has its difficulties, right?

Another great part of Older Adult Services is the teamwork we all display. I can honestly say that I have been to every co-worker of mine and picked their brains for tips on how to better assist my clients.

And how did I get to this career and job? I overcame expectations from my Pakistani culture and decided I would encourage others to talk about mental health against what my traditional peers would do.

My position is not only my job but my career and passion.