O psicólogo social: a recente inserção do psicólogo na assistência social

Abstract

This article presents an excerpt from the data collected in interviews during research and literary reviews about the social psychologist. The psychologist is configured as a newly inserted professional in the area of social assistance, however, essential in the multidisciplinary team present in fields of assistance. Indeed, it is essential to analyze the challenges that such professionals face, through a literature review and understanding of the socio-historical and economic context of society and the profession in question.