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NASW Member Voices: Considering a career in addiction social work? Here is what you should know

Social Work Blog

By Marisa Markowitz, LMSW, CASAC-T. Addiction is one route that a social worker can pursue, and it typically requires a Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) certification. Large hospital systems typically employ LMSW social workers because they have demonstrated clinical acumen and the ability to navigate practice scenarios.

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Emily Henderson, LMSW, MSW ’13

University of Connecticut

She furthered her advocacy at Mercy Housing and Shelter as a Program Manager, working with the homeless population who had a severe history of addiction. Emily decided to further skill with The Department of Corrections in the Addiction Treatment unit, aiding those with severe opioid dependencies.

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Emily Henderson, LMSW, MSW ’13

University of Connecticut

She furthered her advocacy at Mercy Housing and Shelter as a Program Manager, working with the homeless population who had a severe history of addiction. Emily decided to further skill with The Department of Corrections in the Addiction Treatment unit, aiding those with severe opioid dependencies.

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Member Voices: My Journey to Clinical Social Work

Social Work Blog

Donawa, LMSW. Violeta Donawa, LMSW. I had not imagined myself studying SUD, and hadn’t considered addiction a social justice issue. Healing Justice Values Alongside Therapeutic Interventions. By Violeta A. We called ourselves HealingByChoice! We had a value to create space to learn from one another and others through listening.

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?NASW Member Voices: Social Work and Self-Care — A Review Through an Updated Lens

Social Work Blog

By Violeta Donawa, LMSW, MA Dr. Kathleen Cox and Dr. Sue Steiner bring the concept of ‘self-care’ out of the shadows and demystifies its significance in the lives of social work practitioners and leaders. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Violeta Donawa, LMSW, MA is a fully-licensed clinical social worker inspired by personal growth, collective care and joy.

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The Intersection of Psychedelics and Mental Health Treatment

Social Work Blog

It is not a panacea,” cautions Mary Cosimano, LMSW, psychedelic session facilitator at Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research. resumed in 2000. Psychedelic-assisted therapy can be used to assist individuals struggling with their mental health.

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Here are resources for social workers

Social Work Blog

Words Matter-Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction. Terms to consider using the reduce stigma and negative bias when talking about addiction. Makeba Royall, LMSW. Drinking in moderation, the patterns and risk of consumption. Retrieved March 17, 2022. November 29, 2021. Prepared By.