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Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving Remarkable Growth in Licensed Social Workers (LSWs)

Social Work Blog

” In the previous spring 2023 session, the state went even further by passing a first-in-the-nation law that creates an alternative to the ASWB clinical exam for licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) which went into effect on January 1, 2024.

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Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving Remarkable Growth in Licensed Social Workers (LSWs)

Social Work Blog

” In the previous spring 2023 session, the state went even further by passing a first-in-the-nation law that creates an alternative to the ASWB clinical exam for licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) which went into effect on January 1, 2024.

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News Items – July 22, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Dan Scholz, LCSW, Clinical Director at LifeLine Utah joined us in studio as part of our You Are Not Alone partnership. Professional Responsibilities: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an expertise in trauma therapy, specifically for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. … Galveston County Daily News.

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News Items – December 2, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Graduate students in ASU’s School of Social Work have started a petition asking the University to terminate Sen. The petition argues Sinema has violated the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics and shouldn’t be a lecturer at the School of Social Work. Kyrsten Sinema’s teaching contract.

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News Items – June 24, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Two-Spirit is a person that identifies as having both a masculine and feminine spirit,” said Virgil Rambeau, an associate clinical social worker and one of the facilitators for the Two-Spirit Talking Circle at the Sacramento Native American Health Center (SNAHC). FitzPatrick , a licensed clinical social worker , says.

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News Items – April 8, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Melissa Webb is a member: 40 Under 40: Melissa Webb, LCSW, Clinical Director, Red Rock Psychological Health. Mental Crisis Calls To Be Handled By New Social Worker Position. Brit Holmberg is a member: Mental health workers urge Mayor Lori Lightfoot to stop using police in crisis intervention teams. Las Vegas Sun.

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Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

Career Pathways Clinical psychologist, researcher, academic Social worker, therapist, counselor, advocate, practice educator, best interest assessor, approved mental health professional. The four main types of psychology are clinical, developmental, cognitive, and social. Ecological systems, strengths-based, etc.